Three ways to improve your Boxing Speed
Team KOS, 13 October 2021
Unleash Your Boxing Speed
Curious about how to amp up your boxing speed? You’re not alone. Coach Krishna here, and I’ve got three killer methods that’ll have you punching like lightning. Say goodbye to sluggish jabs and hello to lightning-fast strikes. Let’s dive in and supercharge your boxing game!
Here are three easy ways:
1. Proper Technique
2. Think about going fast
3. Exercise
PROPER TECHNIQUES
More than having high power or many knock-outs (KOs), you need to execute proper techniques. If your techniques are not proper, it is going to slow the whole process. Common mistake is to pull back and load your punch before releasing it. To work on this, release all punches that will be thrown from your chin with elbows tucked close to your body. This way, speed on the punches will improve.
THINK ABOUT SPEED
Keep telling yourself you want to go fast, punch fast, hit fast, without compromising your techniques. IT STILL COMES DOWN TO THE FIRST POINT. There is no point in throwing fast punches if you are going to be sloppy. Think of it like training with weights. When you train with weights daily, you’ll improve your strength. And with time, you will be able to lift heavier weights.
So, constantly think about speed when you do your training. Be it shadowing, pad work, bags, buddy-drills or even sparring!!! It is about being conscious on what you do and intensively working on it.
EXERCISE
• Weighted Punches
One way to increase your speed, is to pick up a light weight to add resistance to your punches. It can be around 1 to 3kg, depending on your fitness level. The idea is to throw punches with weights in each hand, increasing the difficulty and stimulating the muscles involved. Weighted punches are a great way to improve speed and you’ll definitely start to see improvements.
Try the various punches (jabs, straights, hooks, and uppercuts) with speed and power with every rep. Complete a couple of rounds, drop the weights and shadowbox as per usual.
• Speed Bag Drills
Speed bag is another way to work your hands and improve speed. It might take some practice, but once you get the hang of it, trust me you’ll be addicted. After getting the rhythm and pace, try to punch the speed bag as fast as you can. These drills improve your hand-eye coordination, momentum, timing and punch accuracy. It is honestly one of the best ways to improve your speed.
• Jump Ropes
Jumping rope helps to develop the muscle group for fast punches, particularly the fast-twitch muscle fiber in your upper back and shoulders. Try gradually increasing the speed when you jump. It is important because it trains all the necessary muscles to work faster than normal. To gain speed, you have to think of speed. Jumping rope also improves overall endurance. It is a skill that requires practice, so don’t get discouraged if you do not get the hang of it right away. With constant practice you will be able to improve your speed and develop this skill.
These are the ways which helped me and I hope it helps you too. Master lightning speed and impeccable technique. Embrace proper form, mental agility, and strategic exercises to boost your boxing finesse. Ready to enhance your skills? Join us now – check our Schedule and Rates
Signing off with a fist bump,
Coach Krishna (:
Three ways to improve your Boxing Speed
Team KOS, 13 October 2021
Unleash Your Boxing Speed
Curious about how to amp up your boxing speed? You’re not alone. Coach Krishna here, and I’ve got three killer methods that’ll have you punching like lightning. Say goodbye to sluggish jabs and hello to lightning-fast strikes. Let’s dive in and supercharge your boxing game!
Here are three easy ways:
1. Proper Technique
2. Think about going fast
3. Exercise
PROPER TECHNIQUES
More than having high power or many knock-outs (KOs), you need to execute proper techniques. If your techniques are not proper, it is going to slow the whole process. Common mistake is to pull back and load your punch before releasing it. To work on this, release all punches that will be thrown from your chin with elbows tucked close to your body. This way, speed on the punches will improve.
THINK ABOUT SPEED
Keep telling yourself you want to go fast, punch fast, hit fast, without compromising your techniques. IT STILL COMES DOWN TO THE FIRST POINT. There is no point in throwing fast punches if you are going to be sloppy. Think of it like training with weights. When you train with weights daily, you’ll improve your strength. And with time, you will be able to lift heavier weights.
So, constantly think about speed when you do your training. Be it shadowing, pad work, bags, buddy-drills or even sparring!!! It is about being conscious on what you do and intensively working on it.
EXERCISE
• Weighted Punches
One way to increase your speed, is to pick up a light weight to add resistance to your punches. It can be around 1 to 3kg, depending on your fitness level. The idea is to throw punches with weights in each hand, increasing the difficulty and stimulating the muscles involved. Weighted punches are a great way to improve speed and you’ll definitely start to see improvements.
Try the various punches (jabs, straights, hooks, and uppercuts) with speed and power with every rep. Complete a couple of rounds, drop the weights and shadowbox as per usual.
• Speed Bag Drills
Speed bag is another way to work your hands and improve speed. It might take some practice, but once you get the hang of it, trust me you’ll be addicted. After getting the rhythm and pace, try to punch the speed bag as fast as you can. These drills improve your hand-eye coordination, momentum, timing and punch accuracy. It is honestly one of the best ways to improve your speed.
• Jump Ropes
Jumping rope helps to develop the muscle group for fast punches, particularly the fast-twitch muscle fiber in your upper back and shoulders. Try gradually increasing the speed when you jump. It is important because it trains all the necessary muscles to work faster than normal. To gain speed, you have to think of speed. Jumping rope also improves overall endurance. It is a skill that requires practice, so don’t get discouraged if you do not get the hang of it right away. With constant practice you will be able to improve your speed and develop this skill.
These are the ways which helped me and I hope it helps you too. Master lightning speed and impeccable technique. Embrace proper form, mental agility, and strategic exercises to boost your boxing finesse. Ready to enhance your skills? Join us now – check our Schedule and Rates
Signing off with a fist bump,
Coach Krishna (:
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