Guitar playing good for boxing?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Manassa, Mar 30, 2013.


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  1. Manassa

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    Just wanted some opinions on this.

    I like classical guitar, just started to learn, and I've noticed it is very hard on the fingers and forearms when trying to play quickly.

    Should I devote even more time to playing in an effort to:

    - Add strength and stability to my lower arms so I can punch harder
    - Add mass (in the form of callouses) so my punches are heavier
    - Improve rhythm so my footwork is more effective

    ?

    Probably a silly question but I would appreciate serious answers, thanks.

    P.S. - I can buy thicker strings to improve any benefits
     
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  2. KillSomething

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    That's probably one of the most ******ed things I've ever heard.
     
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  3. lefthook

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    Wtf.it gotta be a joke
     
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  4. twinwonw

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    Learn to play hardcore rock songs to get faster hands too.
     
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  5. Big N Bad

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    lmao

    I think a piano would be better for you. not only are you using your hands, but your feet simultanously. you might be able to replace it with your roadwork/park walks.

    when you get advanced you start using the guitar whilst dancing.

    the above develops

    -strength and endurance in fingers/forearms and calves.
    -fast twitch muscles for explosive power.
    -ability to multi task
    -hand:feet coordination
     
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  6. Theron

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    :rofl
     
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  8. AliShuffle

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    Yeah it's good, if you hold the guitar high, it will help you keep your hands up.
     
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  9. Manassa

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    Thanks to those who replied seriously, and in advance to anybody else who has something positive to say.

    It is a great idea to play guitar and dance, but I'm not much of a dancer and already get a cardiovascular workout from my job as a mystery shopper (where sometimes I will cover distances of fifteen miles or more).

    Piano sounds viable.
     
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  10. captain hook

    captain hook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    i am playing all kinds of guitars since i was 11 years old (now i`m 23) and i never saw any connection with boxing.

    keep playing guitar but its stupid if you do it for boxing
     
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  11. Manassa

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    Well I do other types of experimental training too. I stopped eating fruit and vegetables for a month, just made me feel a bit stodgy in the stomach. Tried not stretching for a few weeks but it made me feel dizzy.

    Also, I was wondering about applying for a job in a restaurant kitchen for the washing up which is great for the wrists. But I suppose that's a stupid idea too :roll:
     
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  12. Speechless

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    Not a silly question at all. I advise you to incorporate some table tennis into your schedule too. That's what all the great old school boxers did.
     
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  13. Manassa

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    Nice idea. My friend plays table tennis and clocked me good when I sparred him, maybe that's why.
     
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  14. Uncle Roger

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    pfft guitar playing and table tennis? L-O-L

    pokemon is where its at

    I heard that Donaire likes to play pokemon on his fav gameboy during training camps. Its really good for handspeed
     
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  15. Manassa

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    Can't see it personally :huh

    Nothing wrong with alternative methods. I noticed in particular that swimming made me feel fitter in the gym and chess has improved my spatial awareness and I now see punches coming from slightly further out.
     
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