Drills to improve speed? Also power.

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  1. SugarRayRobin

    SugarRayRobin Member Full Member

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    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!
     
  2. xRedx

    xRedx Boxing Addict Full Member

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    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.
     
  3. BagsWithDust

    BagsWithDust Well-Known Member Full Member

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    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
     
  4. Kill a B

    Kill a B Member Full Member

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    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 :)
     
  5. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Be carefull of Stressing the Body to much.:yep.
     
  6. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Stress Kills, Im all giddy today, just read the results on some Tests. :rofl :happy :hi: :patsch:rofl :hey :nut :rofl.
     
  7. Speechless

    Speechless Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Whew...so no herpes then? :good
     
  8. scrap

    scrap Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :rofl No sports Science Tests :good, something Ive been working on and what I expected turned out to be true, it was to do with Stress and its a Biggy :yep
     
  9. Speechless

    Speechless Well-Known Member Full Member

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    ...even better!

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

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    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.