
Boxing Strength & Conditioning Made Simple w/ Caleb Handley (SSOF Ep 135)
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In this episode of the Sweet Science of Fighting podcast, host James interviews strength and conditioning coach Caleb Henley. Caleb shares his journey from being a failed athlete to becoming a successful S&C coach, working with boxers and even at the Royal Ballet.
He discusses the importance of strength training for boxers, the transition to online coaching, and how to structure training programs around fight schedules. Caleb also emphasizes the significance of conditioning, performance testing, and injury prevention, particularly focusing on hand and wrist care for boxers.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Caleb's Journey
02:13 Transitioning to Online Coaching
05:11 Experiences in Strength and Conditioning
08:16 Insights from Working with the Royal Ballet
11:14 Programming for Boxers: The Bare Minimum
13:58 Conditioning Strategies for Boxing
18:53 Weekly Training Structure for Boxers
22:00 Adapting to Changing Schedules
23:06 Simplifying Conditioning Tests
25:11 Influence of Testing on Programming
26:44 Program Adjustments Through Seasons
32:47 Tapering Before Fight Night
36:22 Hand and Wrist Care for Boxers
Caleb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handley_performancecoach/
Online Training Programs:
🥊 Strength Train Like A Professional Boxer: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/professional-boxing-training-program/
👊 Underground Boxing Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-boxing-conditioning-system/
💪 Dominate The Mats Strength Training For Grappling: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/bjj-grappling-strength-training-program/
🥋 Underground Grappling Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-grappling-conditioning-system/
👊 Dominate The Cage MMA Strength Program: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/dominate-the-cage/
😤 Underground MMA Conditioning System: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/underground-mma-conditioning-system/
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