How do you improve your balance?

[ShoulderRoll]

"Walking the floor" drills are excellent for this. Get your repetitions in.

[MAK212]

Quit standing so tall, widen your stance and lower your center of gravity. With tripping over yourself, practice only footwork while shadow boxing. Be very mindful of the space that you keep between your feet while working. Work the whole ring, all of it. ....................Rockin'

Thank you Rockin, thats what i was looking for.

[MAK212]

You got the first part down which is accepting that your balance and positioning is not good and needs improvement.

As for what you can do to correct it you need to do a bit of learning and then practicing. How long it takes to get to where you want to be depends on how natural it feels for you to fight in a manner which you are not used to.

I would start by watching top level fighters (of all styles) and really paying attention to the way they position not just their lower half but their upper half as well. Then try emulating some of that in shadow boxing. Going slow at first and then upping the speed as time goes on.

Having a strong balance to react to, counter off of, or block a shot is not too difficult to achieve once you understand what you are doing. It really is just a matter of placing one foot maybe a few inches in one direction, concentrating more weight on certain parts of your foot and having your upper body in a position to roll/slip/brace/counter without knocking you off balance.

A drill to assist is to hit the heavy bag and let it come back and bump into you whilst defending with your guard/arm/shoulder while also mixing in a few counters once it makes contact with you.

That heavy bag drill sounds awesome, I’ll definitely try that one, thank you for the reply.

[MAK212]

That's great advice. I also use a balancing board with a blindfold on.

Time to buy a balancing board. Lol

[MAK212]

Loma’s father put Loma in dance school. I know your not going to do it but it works.

If only I had the time and the money, it is obviously very helpful though, look at Lomas movement and positioning.

[MAK212]

Groin workouts. More developed lower body. Most boxers are top heavy.

Any particular ones?

[MAK212]

"Walking the floor" drills are excellent for this. Get your repetitions in.

Thank you, I’ll definitely get started on these.

[MONGOOSE66]

If only I had the time and the money, it is obviously very helpful though, look at Lomas movement and positioning.

You ever see Usyk dance? He’s quite the dancer.

[TinAgeOfBoxing]

Any particular ones?

I use abduction and adduction with a band or bungee cords holding the last rep. Also lifting the leg sideways when laying on stomach with ankle weights. Squats with weight on shoulders and squats holding weight in arms and lunges. Running a steep incline and walking backwards on a steep incline. Jumping jacks with ankle weights moving feet not just sideways but forwards and back and diagonal and finishing with air squats. ALSO always use deserticola and cynomorium and shilijit a few hours before leg workouts.

[Omegamanic]

My balance is sometimes really bad when I am fighting, in competitions exclusively, I can take punches and kicks to the chin without getting rocked but i often fall over due to bad positioning or tripping over myself Prozentrechner, which are obviously counted as knockdowns and make me look like ****. Is there any drills to make your balance good or at least acceptable?

Improving balance is crucial for maintaining stability and preventing falls, especially in combat sports. Here are some drills that can help enhance your balance and stability:

1. Standing on one leg: Practice standing on one leg for increasing durations. Start with 30 seconds and gradually progress to one minute or longer. Focus on maintaining proper posture and stability.
2. Balance board exercises: Incorporate a balance board or wobble board into your training routine. Perform exercises such as squats or lunges while balancing on the board to challenge your stability and proprioception.
3. Agility ladder drills: Utilize an agility ladder to improve footwork and coordination. Perform various footwork patterns, such as forward/backward runs, lateral movements, and quick turns, to enhance your balance and body control.
4. Core strengthening exercises: A strong core contributes significantly to overall balance and stability. Include exercises like planks, Russian twists, and medicine ball rotations to strengthen your core muscles.
5. Bosu ball exercises: Incorporate a Bosu ball into your training routine to challenge your balance. Perform exercises such as squats, lunges, or even throwing and catching a medicine ball while standing on the Bosu ball.
6. Yoga and Pilates: Engaging in activities like yoga or Pilates can significantly improve balance, flexibility, and body awareness. These practices focus on stability, core strength, and proper alignment.

Remember to start with exercises suitable for your current fitness level and gradually progress as you improve. Consistency and regular practice will help you develop better balance and stability over time. Additionally, consulting with a qualified coach or trainer who specializes in combat sports can provide personalized guidance to address your specific needs.