shadow boxing

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ok i have a few questions...

1....does pure shadow boxing increase hand speed.(i mean without weights or those 16 oz.gloves)
2....how do u maintain your hand speed...??
3...how is cycle punching done??


i appreciate any tips...tnx in advance

[MrBoxerGrappler]

My experiance with Shadow Boxing, with and without weights is that it was more beneficial to my form then my hand speed. Becuase I could be in front of a mirrior or beside one and watch how my punches we being thrown and see how they were coming at the other person and judge where I thought I left myself open when punching... As far as hand speed goes I suppose it does help just to get you arms used to working in that fashion but if you were planing on working handspeed for boxing purposes I would suggest wearing the gloves since when you spar/bout that is what you will be wearing.

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tnx man

hey tnx man...and welcome to the forum... how ever (((As far as hand speed goes I suppose it does help just to get you arms used to working in that fashion))) i dont get it...do you mean it increases my hand speed but not when iam wearing gloves??

[MrBoxerGrappler]

No it does increase your hand speed and your form without question. But I was suggesting you do it with gloves on so you are more comfortable working the same way you would in the ring.

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tnx

tnx man!!!