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what kind of weight lifting would you suggest? i heard that heavy weights make a boxer slow so please tell me what kind of weight lifting would you suggest

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Well it really depends on your own body and what you are trying to accomplish such as going up in weight class, but generally speaking lower weight and higher reps are usually preferred for boxers.  There are just too many factors to say for sure.

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Joe Hofer

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I can answer most questions regarding boxing instruction and or various training methods. Training for beginners or experienced professionals. I can also answer questions regarding effective weight loss.

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I have trained beginning boxers as well as accomplished professionals. I have owned and managed my own gym outside of Atlanta Georgia and currently do personilized boxing instruction and training in Tampa Florida. I have promoted professional boxing shows in St. Louis, Missouri including several World and State Championships. I have Supervised a World Championship for the International Boxing Organization and the World Boxing Board of which I am currently on their Board of Directors.

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