Boxing/Muscle
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I know that most muscles are important, but can you tell me the most important ones? so i can focus more on them.
I am 5ft 11 150lb (just incase different heights need different muscles.)
thanks
Hi Sultan, You are rght, most are important...but if you had to nail down a few I would defeinately say the deltoids and traps, neck, lats, pecs, bi and tris... probably in that order...these play a major role in your ability to throw hard and fast. The legs are also improtant but I would put special emphasis on the calves. You are on the balls of your feet a lot and good calves allow you to be fast and light on your feet....
Just keep in mind the more lean you are overall the faster and more powerful you can be, not to mention you can take a punch a lot better.
best of luck and thanks for the question,
jack
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Jack Rose
Expertise
I can answer any questions related to boxing and training. I can help anyone prepare for professional or amateur bouts. My trainer/boss of 24 years is in the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame and trained the heavyweight champion of the world. Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Taylor, Billy Bridges, Frankie Randall just to name a few of the boxers who have passed thru the Southerns and/or trained at our gym.
Experience
I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
Organizations
I am a certified Golden Gloves/USA Boxing Coach. I am also a licensed to work pro bouts in several states.
Education/Credentials
College, Pro Licenses, USA Boxing Certified, Certified Judge/Referee, Certified Fitness Trainer
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