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tinker_190
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Ok guys I have some questions. I am not exactly sure what to search for, so I hope this thread isn't a repeat.
Basically, I have some questions on how body composition affects one to perform in striking combat sports.
I was discussing this topic with a friend of mine. He stated that Anderson Silva has such tremendous speed and power due to his body type. He has
- long, slender limbs
- A relatively thick, strong torso
- Primarily type IIa muscle fibers.
I can see how fast twitch muscle fibers play a role in this, but I don't understand how limb length and slenderness affects power and speed. I also would like to know how torso strength plays into this (ie abs, obliques, upper back, shoulders, etc)
What about slow twitch fiber? Do these fiber types offer any specific advantages and disadvantages in the ring?
As an extension of the question about limb length and slenderness, I countered with Mike Tyson. He was a great, well known example of explosive speed and power in a compact frame. He was blindingly fast, but with short, thick arms and legs.
My second question is related to bone structure.
Now, we all know people with big and small bone structures. My question is: does skeletal size and bone density affect speed and power?
I had a thread a long time ago about how hand size affects power. Does it? Do bigger hands = harder punches? What about wrist size? Do wider clavicles offer any advantages and/or disadvantages?
In said previous thread, I also commented on how, on an old boxing match on ESPN, that one of the boxers had an advantage due to something like a size 14 shoe size. Atlas stated that large feet give a more solid base with which to generate power in a punch. Any truth to this?
Sorry for the long read. Any input would be valued. Thanks!
Basically, I have some questions on how body composition affects one to perform in striking combat sports.
I was discussing this topic with a friend of mine. He stated that Anderson Silva has such tremendous speed and power due to his body type. He has
- long, slender limbs
- A relatively thick, strong torso
- Primarily type IIa muscle fibers.
I can see how fast twitch muscle fibers play a role in this, but I don't understand how limb length and slenderness affects power and speed. I also would like to know how torso strength plays into this (ie abs, obliques, upper back, shoulders, etc)
What about slow twitch fiber? Do these fiber types offer any specific advantages and disadvantages in the ring?
As an extension of the question about limb length and slenderness, I countered with Mike Tyson. He was a great, well known example of explosive speed and power in a compact frame. He was blindingly fast, but with short, thick arms and legs.
My second question is related to bone structure.
Now, we all know people with big and small bone structures. My question is: does skeletal size and bone density affect speed and power?
I had a thread a long time ago about how hand size affects power. Does it? Do bigger hands = harder punches? What about wrist size? Do wider clavicles offer any advantages and/or disadvantages?
In said previous thread, I also commented on how, on an old boxing match on ESPN, that one of the boxers had an advantage due to something like a size 14 shoe size. Atlas stated that large feet give a more solid base with which to generate power in a punch. Any truth to this?
Sorry for the long read. Any input would be valued. Thanks!