Drills to improve speed? Also power.

SugarRayRobin · 12-17-2012, 06:50 PM

Topic has been covered before probably, sorryy!
But... anyone know any good ones? Things using weights or plyometrics etc.
More speed than power would be helpful as I'm happy with my power

Thanks!

xRedx · 12-17-2012, 07:50 PM

For speed with weights, I guess shadow box with the dumbells in your hands.

Power and the perception of power comes more from technique and timing.

BagsWithDust · 12-18-2012, 05:45 PM

You can try push ups. It helps with explosiveness and it also helps you build a little strength too.

Another one is when you shadow box, practice throwing very fast punches from time to time. That should at least help you build some work on speed

Kill a B · 12-19-2012, 07:35 AM

Speed comes from technique. Technique comes from constant practice. So shadow box, hit the bag, spar. Focus on getting your technique right, not go as fast as you can and develop bad habits.

For assistance, get Ross Enamait's book called "Never Gymless" and check out the plyometrics / explosive stuff

scrap · 12-19-2012, 10:51 AM

Be carefull of Stressing the Body to much.

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scrap · 12-19-2012, 11:37 AM

Stress Kills, Im all giddy today, just read the results on some Tests.

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Speechless · 12-19-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scrap

Stress Kills, Im all giddy today, just read the results on some Tests.

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Whew...so no herpes then?

scrap · 12-19-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Speechless

Whew...so no herpes then?

No sports Science Tests

, something Ive been working on and what I expected turned out to be true, it was to do with Stress and its a Biggy

Speechless · 12-19-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scrap

No sports Science Tests

, something Ive been working on and what I expected turned out to be true, it was to do with Stress and its a Biggy

...even better!

Good stuff, hope you can share some of that knowledge in the near future.

MagnificentMatt · 12-21-2012, 02:46 PM

Outside of the obvious technique, I'd say mix some sprints in to your running.. You will be surprised at the difference in your over all energy level.

But the biggest thing with speed as well as power is technique of course.

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xRedx Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,839 vCash: 955	Re: Drills to improve speed? Also power. For speed with weights, I guess shadow box with the dumbells in your hands. Power and the perception of power comes more from technique and timing.
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BagsWithDust Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 578 vCash: 500	Re: Drills to improve speed? Also power. You can try push ups. It helps with explosiveness and it also helps you build a little strength too. Another one is when you shadow box, practice throwing very fast punches from time to time. That should at least help you build some work on speed
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Kill a B Journeyman Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 79 vCash: 711	Re: Drills to improve speed? Also power. Speed comes from technique. Technique comes from constant practice. So shadow box, hit the bag, spar. Focus on getting your technique right, not go as fast as you can and develop bad habits. For assistance, get Ross Enamait's book called "Never Gymless" and check out the plyometrics / explosive stuff
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scrap Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,302 vCash: 1000	Re: Drills to improve speed? Also power. Be carefull of Stressing the Body to much..
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scrap Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,302 vCash: 1000	Re: Drills to improve speed? Also power. Stress Kills, Im all giddy today, just read the results on some Tests. .
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MagnificentMatt Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,947 vCash: 1000	Re: Drills to improve speed? Also power. Outside of the obvious technique, I'd say mix some sprints in to your running.. You will be surprised at the difference in your over all energy level. But the biggest thing with speed as well as power is technique of course.
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