Is it possible to lose hand speed after inactivity?

[DeLaHoya1fan]

I've noticed I'm not as fast as I used to be since I never trained for 6 months (besides weight training). Maybe its just physiological but is it possible to become slower in that short of a time? I know pros don't really slow down until they get old.

[DIB42]

You probably haven't "lost" your hand speed, so much as you're not in top form. Like any sport, if you step away for awhile and come back, it takes a bit to get to your previous level physically.

[Ogecca MaMa]

Of course you lose your stamina, durability, speed etc..once you start train again and get in shape - you'll be back. and weight lifting slow down speed as well..silly goose)

[Bullrush]

you didnt train for 6 months and youre shocked you are not in the same shape (whether its strength, speed or stamina) you were before when you were training a lot? come on man, thats common sense. start training again and it'll all come back within a few weeks or so

[#1Assassin]

Of course you lose your stamina, durability, speed etc..once you start train again and get in shape - you'll be back. and weight lifting slow down speed as well..silly goose)

co sign.

but if you are a young guy its always easier to return to where you used to be at then it was getting there the first time around.

[Japanese Boxing]

Weight lifting doesn't make you slower.