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Former two-time unified world boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is back on the comeback trail with a string of three wins since losing his titles to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and failing to regain the belts in a 2022 rematch. Impressively, his recent return to form has the fighter climbing the rankings once again. But in order to be considered championship material, “AJ” will first need to get past the MMA-turned-boxer, Francis Ngannou in their clash on March 8 in Ryadh. Here is a look inside the Brit’s fight-camp in Saudi Arabia, thanks to the Brit’s Instagram account.
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With the lower half of his body in the ring, AJ shared an intense image of him performing a type of back extension while holding a weighted plate. For a boxer, strengthening the lower back and erector spinae muscles is a great way for a fighter to develop good posture. The increased weight will provide extra activation for the glutes and will further strengthen AJ’s core. Bolstering the back is essential for injury prevention and will give the 6” 6” athlete a fierce foundation.
PUNCHING WITH DUMBBELLS
AJ knows that “The Predator” is a heavy-hitter, and he will have seen the newcomer take Tyson Fury to the limit in his pro debut. For his part, Joshua has knocked-out 27 of his 30 opponents. In Saudi Arabia, he is working on his striking success by using the ‘Overload Principle’ and adding weights to his punches. This method trains the body to work against a greater resistance. The extra load stimulates muscle growth and strength, and will provide him with a greater potential for force once he is in the ring and only wearing gloves.
