How to reduce stifness?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by dency45, Feb 10, 2012.


  1. dency45

    dency45 New Member Full Member

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    i'm very stiff when doing shadowboxing etc, anyone know how to reduce/eliminate it?
     
  2. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    other than stretching? :hey
    Practice relaxing more also
     
  3. SouthpawSlayer

    SouthpawSlayer Im coming for you Full Member

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    that comes with time, focus on snapping the shots, not loading up, relaxing, only clench your fist around 2 to 3 inches before impact, try stay loose
     
  4. boy-wonder

    boy-wonder Active Member Full Member

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    shadow box to some RnB music
     
  5. Bogotazo

    Bogotazo Amateur Full Member

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    Also, relax the shoulders. I always used to catch myself hunching up and using my shoulders to hold up my hands/gloves, but it's really not necessary. Keep them nice and lose, hop around on your toes, bend your knees, bob and weave a little bit, and when you start punching, snap out the punches when you turn your body and bring them straight up.
     
  6. dency45

    dency45 New Member Full Member

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    thanks for the replies.