Tyson Fury isn’t just a supreme boxing talent – he’s also no stranger to the weights room.
After ending his 16-month retirement to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov, before immediately calling out Anthony Joshua, the 37-year-old is now focused on returning to peak condition.
That means most of his time is spent in the ring – sparring and refining technique. But strength training still plays a key role, with twice-weekly gym sessions alongside long-time strength and conditioning coach Kristian Blacklock.
Blacklock keeps things simple but intense, programming full-body sessions built around movements that directly transfer to boxing. The focus is twofold – developing power through explosive lifts, while building strength to make Fury’s punches land harder.
That requires a mix of heavy and light loads. Heavier weights build raw strength, while lighter loads allow Fury to move faster and train the explosiveness needed on fight night.
Landmine presses are a staple.
“I don’t like to go too heavy on it though, as you need to have a bit of snap,” Blacklock told the Daily Mail. “Sometimes I’ll put 60kg on it, other times 20kg, but ask for more speed. Closer to a fight, I don’t want it heavy – I want it really explosive.”
With Fury throwing up to 50 punches per round, upper-body endurance is just as important as power. Explosive push-ups help build that capacity, while core work remains essential – both for absorbing shots and maintaining stability when throwing punches.
Landmine presses are a staple.
“I don’t like to go too heavy on it though, as you need to have a bit of snap,” Blacklock told the Daily Mail. “Sometimes I’ll put 60kg on it, other times 20kg, but ask for more speed. Closer to a fight, I don’t want it heavy – I want it really explosive.”
With Fury throwing up to 50 punches per round, upper-body endurance is just as important as power. Explosive push-ups help build that capacity, while core work remains essential – both for absorbing shots and maintaining stability when throwing punches.
Lower-body strength is just as critical, even if it’s less obvious.
“Everyone looks at Tyson and doesn’t think he has strong legs. I think it’s because he has such long legs,” Blacklock says. “But he does loads of leg work. His legs are really strong – his quads are big – people just don’t see it.”
His numbers back it up.
“He can deadlift around 220kg. Proper deadlifts – from the floor, with an Olympic bar. For his length of leg, that’s actually really impressive.”
With much of Fury’s punching power generated from the ground up, he also ‘swears’ by lunge variations. The split stance closely mimics positions in the ring, helping to build strength for both striking and movement.
