Hey guys, I've been training for about 10 years in a lot of different martial arts, but never had any fights. I want this to change, and plan on trying my hand at a few ametuer boxing fights (as boxing and judo are what i have spent 3 years each in). I realize i am getting a bit long in the tooth now (27 atm), but it's something i really want to have said i have done. I'm not expecting any miracles or national championships, but just to enjoy the whole expereince. At the moment i am working in an extremely remote environment away from society, and will be for the next 7 months. I plan on using this time to lift my conditioning level, and am writing a training program up at the moment. I have 2 questions i am hoping members can help me with. First: In the way of plymetric exercises, what can i do for the upper body besides clap push ups? I thought of lying on my back and throwing a heavy medicine ball straight into the air, but thats pretty much the same as the push ups... Any suggestions? Are other plymetric upper body exercises really needed? Second: I have heard of some trainers/fighters using 3 - 5 lb hand wieghts, and then complete a 3 min circuit with varying exercises every 30 secs, working the traps/shoulders and then the last exercise for 30 secs becomes straight 1 - 2 punches. Rest for a min and then repeat 2 - 4 times. Is this effective for developing hand speed and/or power? In the boxing gyms i have trained in, i haven't seen/been exposed to this, it was just alot of mit work, heavy bag, floor to cieling, speed ball and sparring. I have reasonable resources here (like a heavy bag, focus mits, speed ball, small wieghts room, and a few other guys training with me), but obviously being where i am work is a priority, and as back in the real world i do not have unlimited time to spend training. Just trying to get the most out of the time i put in. Any help would be appreciated, and sorry if this was long winded
shoulder press plyo's - throwing med ball directly over head back plyo's - explosive pull ups leaving bar for split second, progress this onto claps legs are where the bulk of plyometric training should be implemented
using the heavybag effectively will get you more punching power than plyometrics.. your best bet for greater limit strength, and as a byproduct better power is to just hit the weights for some strength training. Other than that, making sure you have good technique and pounding out on the heavybag regularly is all you need.
