Increasing number of punches per round.
RobynLB
Posts: 617 Member
What should I do to improve the number of punches I can throw per round? I was sparring with some kids today who were non-stop punching the entire round... Combos of four to ten / step out / step in / repeat. It was nuts. I want to be able to do that!
0
Replies
-
I find that nothing builds arm endurance more then working the heavy bag. To help build endurance, I'll spend a full round working just jabs in single, double and triples. Second round just working the straight. Third is non stop sprints. By the end of the third, I can barely hold my arms up. After that, just keep working the heavy bag.
The more you throw on the bag in a round will lead to more you can throw in a round while sparring.0 -
What do you mean by nonstop sprints? Is that nonstop jab straights? Do you throw a set number then bounce a few times, or do you just keep throwing them the whole round? I can barely throw nonstop for 30 seconds.0
-
I know each gym has their own punch numbering method, so I'll explain this a bit first so it hopefully makes sense. Jab (left) = 1 and Straight (right) = 2 (so if you are a southpaw, reverse the hands).
Spirnts are nonstop 1s and 2s alternating back and forth (1,2,1,2,1,2,....). Generally, from the start of the round, you do sets of 20-30 punches, shake your arms out, and continue. When you hit the final 30 seconds, you go non-stop until the bell (or as long as you can, shake your arms out and continue). Over time, your muscle gains endurance, and then it transfer into the ring.
The problem I see with some people is in an attempt to be really fast, their form goes completely out the window. You want to find that happy medium between form and speed so you don't develop any bad habits.0 -
These sprints sound perfect! I'm going to try them tomorrow. I foresee dead arms.0
-
Tried sprints today on the heavy bag. Awesome! Can't wait to see the improvement as I continue to incorporate these into my bag work. Thanks!0
-
You can also try punching the heavy bag slow and steady with the goal of not letting it fully return to the perpendicular position. You are keeping it "up in the air" in a way. Your arms will build endurance nicely.0
-
You can also try punching the heavy bag slow and steady with the goal of not letting it fully return to the perpendicular position. You are keeping it "up in the air" in a way. Your arms will build endurance nicely.
What am I, the hulk? The heavy bag doesn't swing that much when I hit it
0 -
You don't need a big swing at all, just enough to keep it from hanging straight down. Is there a lighter bag you can use? You'd probably be she-hulk anyway, wouldn't you? 0
-
You can also try punching the heavy bag slow and steady with the goal of not letting it fully return to the perpendicular position. You are keeping it "up in the air" in a way. Your arms will build endurance nicely.
yes, this does help a lot. in the classes i do, we do it one round (30 seconds) speed, next round power and repeat.0 -
You can also try punching the heavy bag slow and steady with the goal of not letting it fully return to the perpendicular position. You are keeping it "up in the air" in a way. Your arms will build endurance nicely.
yes, this does help a lot. in the classes i do, we do it one round (30 seconds) speed, next round power and repeat.
So you alternate between 30 seconds of speed and 30 seconds of power? Is this nonstop? For how many minutes total?0 -
I find that nothing builds arm endurance more then working the heavy bag. To help build endurance, I'll spend a full round working just jabs in single, double and triples. Second round just working the straight. Third is non stop sprints. By the end of the third, I can barely hold my arms up. After that, just keep working the heavy bag.
The more you throw on the bag in a round will lead to more you can throw in a round while sparring.
OMG, my trainer must have been reading this. He had us do two rounds of just jabs on the heavy bag. We were just doing singles and doubles, then nonstop for 30. I thought my arm was going to drop off, but if felt awesome to push through and finish.0 -
Watch your form as you get tired and good luck!0
