Has anyone tried doing Kenpo X with weighted gloves?

GoTeamMeaghan

I love Kenpo X, but I've been thinking about getting some of the MMA style weighted gloves (fingerless gloves, not like boxing gloves) for it. Has anyone tried this?

GoTeamMeaghan

anybody?

DavPul

I've never done the P90x Kempo workouts, but as a general rule I'm I think adding weight at the end of my joint leverage and then performing explosive movements is suboptimal.

billsica

Only if your going to knock someones teeth out,

Dragonflag07

Yep, i've done it with weighted gloves, made a big difference. When I used to do martial arts, I'd do all my kicks with ankle weights on, amazing how light and fast your hands/legs feel when you take the weights off. No idea about extra calorie burn but I imagine so as you are pushing harder

MoreBean13

Why?

Adding weight to something changes your muscle recruitment and the mechanics of your motion, it doesn't necessarily make it *better*. If it did, football players would practice with weighted footballs, baseball players would train with heavy bats (to train to hit harder, not just the weighted warm-up bats), etc.

naterar

I don't use the gloves but I use weighted wrist bands. Takes the workout to a new level. I am going to get some gloves and use the bands on the legs. Definitely adds some extra burn to to workout, I would highly recommend it. Just make sure you are not locking out your joints when doing the moves, I use 2 lb right now.