Hi all, i am a beginner in boxing, I found that some boxers perform shadow boxing may use a pair of light weight dumbbell (eg 1-2 pounds) or a boxing resistance band, wt is the different? Which one is much better for trainning, thanks : )
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No more than one pound and never fully extend the arms.
Keep your elbows down and learn to use your shoulders and back.
The added weight can help you realize your shoulder & backs effectiveness.
Once in a while they can be included in short road work sessions. Agin never extending the arms.
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Originally posted by Deslam724 View PostHi all, i am a beginner in boxing, I found that some boxers perform shadow boxing may use a pair of light weight dumbbell (eg 1-2 pounds) or a boxing resistance band, wt is the different? Which one is much better for trainning, thanks : )Last edited by juggernaut666; 04-15-2015, 12:36 PM.
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Yeah they can be very good at increasing hand speed. Shoulder endurance helps me throw a lot more too! The max I use is 1.5kg and I do it slowly focusing on form. Like Ray said never fully extend the arms as this can stress the joints. Don't do what some guys do and try and go nuts and throw fast punches. Start slowly using good punch form and you'll find that you'll naturally be able to punch with the Dumbbells faster. At the end of some sessions I'll shadowbox with the weights for 2 rounds then shadow box normally for another two. Believe me it makes a big difference!
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Originally posted by Wuckoo View PostYeah they can be very good at increasing hand speed. Shoulder endurance helps me throw a lot more too! The max I use is 1.5kg and I do it slowly focusing on form. Like Ray said never fully extend the arms as this can stress the joints. Don't do what some guys do and try and go nuts and throw fast punches. Start slowly using good punch form and you'll find that you'll naturally be able to punch with the Dumbbells faster. At the end of some sessions I'll shadowbox with the weights for 2 rounds then shadow box normally for another two. Believe me it makes a big difference!
Get 1lb dumbbells to begin, and you can finish your shots with this kinda weight, the sparring gloves weigh the exact same.
Move up to 1.5lbs when 1lb becomes nothing.
2lbs and you'll start tearing up your shoulder with the hooks.
I threw full shots with 1lb weights when shadowboxing with no problems weighing about 155lbs. If your a Heavyweight the weights could be slightly higher.
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Originally posted by Deslam724 View PostHi all, i am a beginner in boxing, I found that some boxers perform shadow boxing may use a pair of light weight dumbbell (eg 1-2 pounds) or a boxing resistance band, wt is the different? Which one is much better for trainning, thanks : )
resistance band : helps with speed/endurance (horizontal resistance)
dumbells : helps with shoulder endurance. (vertical resistance)
which one is better? both useful in their own ways.
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