Kickboxing and weight training

[safc23]

Hello,

I am new to this site and was wondering if people can advise me on a weights routing to accompany my kick boxing training. I have been training on a weights programme to gain muscle mass for approximatley the last 9 months. The programme was working well but i have decided to take up kick boxing over the last couple of weeks.

I am aware that the weight training programme needs to be specific to the the sport i am taking part in. I would be greatful if anyone could advise me of a weights routine i could follow which wil be benefit me and develop strength, power as well as conditioning for the correct muscles.

I know that i need to do more plypmetrics training and cardio training along with the weights and would be greatful if you could advise me on when i should be doing these and how often.

I currently go to kick boxing classes on a monday and wednesday evening and it is only for the training and hobby at the moment until i improve over the coming months and hopefully years and get into competetion.

Many thanks in advance in for your help

[Filero]

Two words: Infinite Intensity. Ross Enamait's book, will help you understand strength and conditioning for fighters, and teach you to develop a well-targeted S&C plan for yourself. There is a sample 50-day program that integrates strength and cardio, that you can use as-is or tweak to meet your own goals. Best book I've ever read for S&C for combat sports.

Some of the principles: aggressively cycle exercises in and out to avoid plateaus. Seek to develop both strength and power on strength days, and muscular endurance, aerobic and anaerobic cardio on conditioning days.