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I do a boxing excercise where I have 5 lb dumb bells in both hands and just keep punching upward. I threw a total of 1100 punches total. Does this help much in burning calories? Is it a helpful training method if I planned on fighting amateur in the future? I remember seeing Mayweather do this workout in a video before hence why I tried it.

I split it up in 5 (3 minute) rounds with 1 minute rest in between

Rd1: 300 Punches Total
Rd2: 200 Punches Total
Rd3: 200 Punches Total
Rd4: 200 Punches Total
Rd5: 200 Punches Total
Thanks

CrazyHorse wrote:I do a boxing excercise where I have 5 lb dumb bells in both hands and just keep punching upward. I threw a total of 1100 punches total. Does this help much in burning calories? Is it a helpful training method if I planned on fighting amateur in the future? I remember seeing Mayweather do this workout in a video before hence why I tried it.

I split it up in 5 (3 minute) rounds with 1 minute rest in between

Rd1: 300 Punches Total
Rd2: 200 Punches Total
Rd3: 200 Punches Total
Rd4: 200 Punches Total
Rd5: 200 Punches Total
Thanks

that sounds like quite a lot. In fact with only a minutes rest that sounds very difficult. I do a little puching with the dumb-bells from time to time but I alternate it. Why just punch straight up, when you can punch out in front too?
I normally make up my numbers on the spot. Warm up a bit first.
For example CURLS - count to 20 (10 on each arm)......STRAIGHT PUNCHES - count to 20 (10 on each arm) ....OVERHEAD PUNCHES - count to 20 (10 on each arm). Take a little rest. Do it again. Take a little rest. Now count to 40 as you repeat (i.e. 20 each arm). Now 60. Now 80.
That will give you a good work-out. You'll develop tone, strength and speed as well as stamina. Obviously listen to your body - this isn't suitable for big, heavy weights. Think I was using 2 x 4kg hand weights although that could be 4 pounds, I don't have them with me right now.
Just don't hurt yourself, start with something you can manage and experiment.

magwitch wrote:
that sounds like quite a lot. In fact with only a minutes rest that sounds very difficult. I do a little puching with the dumb-bells from time to time but I alternate it. Why just punch straight up, when you can punch out in front too?
I normally make up my numbers on the spot. Warm up a bit first.
For example CURLS - count to 20 (10 on each arm)......STRAIGHT PUNCHES - count to 20 (10 on each arm) ....OVERHEAD PUNCHES - count to 20 (10 on each arm). Take a little rest. Do it again. Take a little rest. Now count to 40 as you repeat (i.e. 20 each arm). Now 60. Now 80.
That will give you a good work-out. You'll develop tone, strength and speed as well as stamina. Obviously listen to your body - this isn't suitable for big, heavy weights. Think I was using 2 x 4kg hand weights although that could be 4 pounds, I don't have them with me right now.
Just don't hurt yourself, start with something you can manage and experiment.

i punch almost straight up (60 degree angle) to help build the muscles for keeping ur hands up, but i will mix in straight punhes, i can handle it, i use to only do 50 punches straight but now im up to 300 straight. i want to be able to do 400 in a row then start adding the weights, i heard it helps to add power , i hope it does

today i did

Rd1 300
Rd2 300
Rd3 200
Rd4 200


gotta build that MARGARITO stamina lol

300 punches per three minute round? I would love to see it.

Never proffessed to know to much about weights , but i do know one thing if your looking to gain speed , be careful because light weight speed work can be beneficial , but too much and light weights can quickly become heavy weights and do no benefit whats so ever to your punching

CrazyHorse wrote:

magwitch wrote:
that sounds like quite a lot. In fact with only a minutes rest that sounds very difficult. I do a little puching with the dumb-bells from time to time but I alternate it. Why just punch straight up, when you can punch out in front too?
I normally make up my numbers on the spot. Warm up a bit first.
For example CURLS - count to 20 (10 on each arm)......STRAIGHT PUNCHES - count to 20 (10 on each arm) ....OVERHEAD PUNCHES - count to 20 (10 on each arm). Take a little rest. Do it again. Take a little rest. Now count to 40 as you repeat (i.e. 20 each arm). Now 60. Now 80.
That will give you a good work-out. You'll develop tone, strength and speed as well as stamina. Obviously listen to your body - this isn't suitable for big, heavy weights. Think I was using 2 x 4kg hand weights although that could be 4 pounds, I don't have them with me right now.
Just don't hurt yourself, start with something you can manage and experiment.

i punch almost straight up (60 degree angle) to help build the muscles for keeping ur hands up, but i will mix in straight punhes, i can handle it, i use to only do 50 punches straight but now im up to 300 straight. i want to be able to do 400 in a row then start adding the weights, i heard it helps to add power , i hope it does

I don't think wearing yourself out is good... Sparring a lot of rounds with 16 oz gloves increases your skill as well as stamina... Weight work and medicine ball work increase your strength and power.. Double end bag, mitts, and shadowboxing help improve your form.. Roadwork and rope skipping for your wind, foot speed, and endurance... Hand stands and walking on your hands helps develop balance, power, stamina, and strength.

Just don't. You ruin the proper movement pattern and there are way better methods to enhance the cardiovascular benefits of the exercise. Just because Floyd did it doesn't mean much. Great boxers are often great despite dumb training methods and not thanks to them.