shadowboxing simply without the heavybag = weakening punches?

[Sam D. Menace]

simple question, since my gym closed down and i have'nt been able to get ahold of a punching bag

so, what's the take on this? does shadowboxing for week on end without any contact on the heavybag not simply leave your power at a point where it'd be if you never hit the bag but would it also ultimately weaken your punching power due to your muscles getting used to just moving and not having to build resistance to shock from hitting things?

[Mayorga-Rules]

I think it's much better to shadow box than to do nothing, especially if you're watching yourself that gives you the opportunity to correct yourself.
The heavybag is good but you can still keep your muscles alive. I personally shadow box with some light hand weights( 10 pounds on each hand), when i work on my physical conditionning.
Weight lifting with cardio exercises can help also.

[g0tcha]

i doubt that not hitting the punching bag would hinder your power. i rarely hit the punching bag and i still got power in both my hands. as long as you always remember the mechanics and your form and your arent out of shape then everything should fall into place fine. mayweather jr doesnt throw power shots on the heavy bag too often because he has to take care of his hands. he does the power punching in the ring. if your shadowboxing all the time then your reflexes should be getting better, smoother, faster, crisper. how long have you been just shadowboxing since you gym closed down. are you working on everything during your shadowboxing and making it a decent workout?

[PunchBags]

Shadow boxing, skipping, jogging form the fundamental base for most boxers. You can do all that as well as push ups and sit-ups without a gym. This should keep your fitness/cardio and speed up, and speed is a big component of power. No point of huge power if you run out of air after a few punches. Technique is also obviously critical and your shadow boxing is going to make that a heap better. So you're still going to be pretty dangerous if you're focusing on these basics well. For my money though at the end of the day though you want some kind of resistance - punch bag or pad work. I don't know of any pro fighters who don't have a punch bag as part of their routine, cos they're not out in the ring hitting air, and for the heavy weights its an absolute staple.

Short term I wouldn't think it makes a heap of difference, but long term I think you want to find another gym and get back on that bag.

good luck

[j]

if u hit a heavybag and you have problems, u need to check over the structure in both movement and at the moment of impact. that is the real problem.

[Warrior25]

so what if asked the question how does one go about training to achieve more power in the punch?

[Sam D. Menace]

if u hit a heavybag and you have problems, u need to check over the structure in both movement and at the moment of impact. that is the real problem.

i got no idea what your on about, i have no problem hitting a heavybag, i can go hours on end with thin ass gloves, my question was will shadowboxing without touchin a heavybag eventually make your muscles more prone to injury when ACTUALLY HITTIN the heavybag due to the muscles adapting and being used to not coming into sudden shock like it would experience upon hitting a heavybag...get me?

[j]

i got no idea what your on about, i have no problem hitting a heavybag, i can go hours on end with thin ass gloves, my question was will shadowboxing without touchin a heavybag eventually make your muscles more prone to injury when ACTUALLY HITTIN the heavybag due to the muscles adapting and being used to not coming into sudden shock like it would experience upon hitting a heavybag...get me?

ok, i c.

there are bodyweight exercises that will help. do them on the grass. they are like your jumping push ups. they help to develope inch power - the ability to explode from short distance. this will also help u get used to shock.

and, better structure makes sure that sudden impact goes into the ground and not into your body. that what i meant by structure.

[j]

btw, u can also make your own equipment. example, if u have a burlap or hemp bag, u can fill it and use it as a make-shift temp punching bag.

or, get chest protectors and have a fellow fighter box u. u can hit with good force into a chest protector.

[Equilibrium]

Not really, a couple of years ago i was about 6 months without training much at all, i was working as a mover and that job drained me, i was doing some 12 hours shifts and didn't have the time or will to train. I just did some push ups, sit ups, dips and pull ups everyday. Plus a little shadow boxing everyday, just so i wouldn't get too rusty technique wise.

I finally dropped the job and when i started training again not much had changed, i was a little rusty but the power was still there.

So yeah, i don't think power is something you can lose. Hope it helps.