Weight Lifting for Kung Fu

[Urgeist]

Anyone have any general recommendations? I browsed through amazon but couldn't find any books specifically on the topic. Most martial arts schools dont have a weight lifting "curriculum" but it has been shown that muscle strength correlates to speed.

Here is a German book on the topic:
http://www.amazon.de/Krafttraining-f%C3 ... =8-3-fkmr0

[desa'84]

You could read some book from Pavel Tsatsouline or from Ross Enamait, or ask on the rosstraining forum

[John the Monkey mind]

A lot of wing chun guys I know recommend power lifting as it builds the core. Don't use body building stuff as you get the wrong type of body for MA. Power lifters have amazing core strength so grate stability, also should not hamper your speed over much unless you get to heavy.

[dc]

an excellent resource would be www.crossfit.com. they have exceptional athletes that are focused on building a functional body. when it comes to martial arts, however, i would recommend modifying their workouts to suit your purposes.

alternatively, focus on the areas you need to make stronger. for example, i have a relatively weak lower back, so one of my key exercises is the deadlift.

[rarewaves]

The book was fine to me. I have no problem about it. It just needs a proper implementation about the theory.

[amelia.john011]

The most important suggestion I can offer is to listen to your body. Its unlike any other the more, as are their goals, whether your ideal training will be unique. His body is very difficult to say what you want when you make a habit of listening well. No train mechanically. Watch for changes in your body. Watch for changes in performance. I guarantee you will find that perfect training will not solve any of their concerns, and you have to change. Constantly changing your workout to meet their needs and avoid boredom and rote.