How Real is Rocky Balboa’s Training Methods in the Movie

[@Tony_Jeffries]

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[@doctorstrangesupreme8617]

please do the rest of the movies, even Creed, I'd really appreciate it ^^

[@Leadfoot_P71]

He never does any sparring though

[@johnrife7134]

The duck walk and jumping squats is really old school. I did it with my martial arts training.

[@thatdumbass9856]

I hit my bag without gloves alot. It helped me learn to keep my wrist straight, made my knuckles more durable, and I think just improved my technique overal. I can't practice uppercuts like that for obvious reasons. I just miss the bag with those when I don't have gloves

[@thatdumbass9856]

@@Leadfoot_P71 he does. On and off screen. One movie they made a big deal about how his neck was to fucked up for sparring

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

The 1st Rocky movie is pretty emotional. It's Stallone's shot at becoming famous, he put a lot of himself in the role.

[@postersandstuff]

i suspect Bruce Lee wouldve loved Rocky had he been alive in '76 and seen it then

[@TheHumanBodyTalk]

🔥🔥🔥

[@johnpauljones9310]

@@postersandstuff Rocky was a love story. That's why it won Picture of the Year at the Oscars.

[@skeezix8156]

He made a lot on the back end of Rocky but had zero ownership of the franchise. The first movie he made around $35,000.

[@neo-didact9285]

And it didn't work. He failed, and became a nobody. I don't know who Sylvester Stallone is, and I've never even heard of Rocky. Rocky Balboa the underdog boxer? Who?

[@kypselialani14]

Been boxing as an amateur in Eastern Europe since '02, reaching the end of a long career soon and making the transition to coaching...During my time i fought many great amateurs that went on to become known pro boxers and now i wanna pass the knowledge i acquired to the younger generation...But the simple reason that started all that, was a boxing movie from 1976 that my father brought home from a video club back in 1998, called Rocky...So it doesnt really matter how accurate the movie was (it wasn't), it will always hold a special place in my heart because everytime i see it it reminds me how i fell in love with boxing...

[@kypselialani14]

@George Burnett Every eastern european boxer uses some variation of the soviet style...Its what we've been taught from day 1...But the term "soviet style" fits a very broad spectrum...Bivol, Beterbiev, Ggg and Usyk were all trained under the soviet system and while they have common elements they ended up utilizing the style differently...Bivol is probably the best example of the original soviet style tho...Distance, control, jab, in and out movement, high guard etc...

[@ultratoxic1]

@George Burnettthey defend themselves by being in and out, using their legs as a defence, go in punch and then go out of distance, thats soviet boxing

[@kypselialani14]

@George Burnett He uses his feet to stay just out of range plus his punch selection is mostly straight punches,meaning he can fire from distance and rarely steps in the pocket

[@dallasdominguez2224]

I think every martial artist around the world holds a special place in their soul for this movie. For me it was watching the Rocky movies on a warm saturday morning with my Mom, going to my grandparents house to watch the de la Hoya fights (my grandpa's favorite fighter), and then me taking up boxing and muay thai in college as a way to connect with my Grandpa in the afterlife, and discovering so much about what I'm capable of. The movie teaches you to be the person who puts in the long hours, the thousands of repetitions, to humble yourself and do the things that others are 'too good' for. It's a movie that is nourishment for the soul.

[@ultratoxic1]

@George Burnett no problem brother

[@usmcvet8940]

The punching of the meat scene was a page taken out of Joe Frazier's training methods when he worked at a slaughter house and also the running of the stairs of the museum. So those methods DEFINITELY work!!!

[@rorro23tk]

Yeah they work, but only because Joe's body was already conditioned on that time. Just like in martial arts, it's not wise to order a beginner fighter to break 10 tough and broad wooden tables in his first day of training. It takes time and master the easier conditioning exercises like knuckle push ups, knuckle plank, go around the training center only using knuckles (plank position), hit the heavy bag, etc

[@Michael_Mane]

@@rorro23tk Rocky wasn’t a beginner in boxing

[@leonardoyi3183]

@@rorro23tk rocky at that moment is a veteran boxer having more than 40 professional fights, so, he wasn't a Rookie.

[@drawboxing]

Yeah..but using heavy bags works better and safer! Though punching meats looks cool and symbolic.

[@youlig1]

Yes, i agree with you. They work in the sense that they will train certain muscles and movements. They question is: Are these really the best workout before a boxing match. I think in that sense those methods are rather ineffective.

[@omcorc]

Aside from some of Rocky's more questionable training tactics, I think it's also important to understand that Rocky straight up never defended himself. Yes, the character was supposed to be more of a scrappy brawler than a technically sound boxer, but I always cracked up when he'd just be taking punch after punch to his noggin with zero head movement or any defensive strategy whatsoever.

[@23STEVO23]

he's a bit like Joe Joyce lol

[@therealslimshady6763]

I think the real Rocky was also a bit like that

[@HLGJammer]

Actually he does use head movement, he just moves into the punch. Face to fist style

[@wyverntheterrible]

Dave Allen was his technical coach

[@altagraciaadames3483]

@@therealslimshady6763 ROCKY Marciano coach Charlie Gold was a boxing genius. Top notch . Respected by everyone. He really refined the Rock. Taught him head movement body foot movement. Peep how he knocked out Jersey Joe. I belive the sequence was back foot nice double jab which caught air but to rapidly cut distance, movement, next sequence iconic knock out. Zero luck 100 percent intelligence perseverance and athleticism. Would Rocky be 50 and 0 vs all time greats. Hell no. Is he still in the upper echelon of greats, Hell yeah. SIDE NOTE. Charlie Gold fought at the turn of the century pretty good. And his mentor was the great Terry Terribe McGovern. Pound for Pound one of the most brutal punch ers of all time. In my strong opinion when he knocked out the great Joe Gans, that was 100 percent legit,and I'm blacks . Like all the great Sam Langford Joe Louis that fn power travels through time and into your face . Yeah to the Rock has direct lineage to that old Irish great. Like Roberto Duran had direct lineage to Benny Leonard and so on So please do your self a favor, it will expand your boxing knowledge study up on Rocky Marciano. As shakur stevenson said DUDE had the skills to pay the bills. Hell study up on all Rocky from Graziano to Martinez. Not Balboa, great drama and inspiration fight scenes nil. Raging Bull is the Gold standard Robert Deniro firing off rapid fire rib breaking upper cuts get me hard . Ha ha peace in the middle east sanity from Ukraine 🇺🇦 to the slums of Spain 🇪🇸

[@Tochinoki]

Grew up watching the Rocky movies with my dad. Everytime I miss him I'll watch one of them. Best theme tune ever.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Nice!! Do you also box mate?

[@cloppin]

@@Tony_Jeffries yea, I do

[@thebodykeepsthescore2828]

@@cloppin Nobody asked you🤣

[@cloppin]

@@thebodykeepsthescore2828 it’s a public comment section. I’ll reply to who and whenever I want to… if you have a problem with that, then oh well

[@driver4133]

@@cloppin he still wasn't asking you.

[@albert12256]

I boxed from middle school to high school, it kept me out of the gangs and it gave me confidence in myself. It was the toughest thing I had ever experienced but it was the most rewarding. It was the best time of my life.

[@illkid86]

Boxing built a confidence in me that I never had before

[@stevendeen4391]

Glad it helped you staying away from bad influences

[@taemien9219]

One thing this video touched on was when you are working out, whether it be for boxing, or just in general getting or staying in shape. Much of it is mental. You need discipline in order to keep the regimen going as well as executing the training properly. But most importantly, you need to feel great while doing it. Feel tough, feel badass, feel strong, and thus be motivated. This was one of the things I learned from the Army. To be badass you have to feel badass, you have to experience it, you have to believe it. You can't run 10 miles if you don't believe you can. If you believe you can run 20, what is 10 miles? Its only half! Its amazing what a little motivation will do. Motivation can be infectious as well. Pump up those around you, those working with you, and you will see gains as well. This isn't some feel good measure, this stuff is real. I won't lie, when I was a young soldier and got all these speeches and pep talks in formations, it seemed corny, it seemed almost like I was being treated like a kid in elementary school PE. But looking back, it allowed me to do things that would otherwise be unimaginable.

[@infamous.s.679]

I heard the real reason rocky drinks eggs wasn't for any inherent benefit but because he simply was too poor to afford a stove. This was something that Stallone also did in real life. Edit: I did not expect this comment to blow up like it did

[@sinclairj7492]

I don’t recall Rocky eating in any of the movies, not counting creed lol

[@ChanandlerBong17]

@@sinclairj7492 Rocky 5 - Adrian makes a mean pasketti!

[@sinclairj7492]

@@ChanandlerBong17 ☝🏽you’re absolutely right.

[@tigercrush2253]

Thank you! This is something that gets missed a lot when people know about Rocky through cultural osmosis and the sequels instead of the source material. The original egg drinking scene is disgusting - intentionally so - with raw yolk running down his chin and stuff. It's not supposed to be cool or anything. It's clearly supposed to show how poor and dead-end the character is.

[@Sbin_1]

What if he gets a disease tho

[@spiegel3269]

That movie still gives me goosebumps over 45 years later. He really keyed in so perfectly to people's emotions. Don't forget, he wrote Rocky when he wasn't famous yet and wisely insisted on playing the lead when the studios threatened to not buy the script unless they could use the actor of their choosing. He said no which would've taken incredible confidence when he was a nobody who wasn't rich or famous. It would be like turning down millions today if you're just some average Joe.

[@davidshelton876]

I like this guy, got plenty of positive stuff to say instead of just ripping everything to pieces which I expected. Well done mate

[@Goldenbane]

I LOVE the meat hitting part because it establishes the differences between Rocky and Apollo. When Rocky arrives to do his training with the meat, Paulie surprises him with a news crew that wants to film him training, so he gives them a "demonstration" by hitting the meat. Cut to Apollo Creed's office, Duke, Apollo's main trainer is watching the news footage of Rocky training intensely. He seems surprised/nervous after seeing Rocky smash the ribs of those hanging meats. He calls out to Apollo "Hey Champ, I think you outta come take a look at this boy you're gonna be fighting...it looks like he means business..." but Apollo is completely out of it. He's setting up talk shows and sending flowers to his wife and just messing around. "Yeah yeah, Duke, I mean business too..." he says still half distracted. Duke frowns and turns back to the Rocky footage. Rocky has completed training and his fists are now covered in blood. The News Reporter holds up Rocky's bloody fist and signs off...almost as if to tell Duke "This is going to happen to Apollo if he doesn't get his head in the game!" It's my favorite scene from the movie!

[@SpiralSine6]

Ironically the same mistake Rocky will make years later in his first fight with Clubber Lang. The title made him soft, made him lose that “eye of the tiger”.

[@aleks1939]

Duke is the most underrated character in the Rocky franchise in my opinion. I loved the scene in Rocky II when he tries to talk Apollo out of a rematch with Rocky. And even he knew that although Apollo won the first fight, he didn't beat Rocky.

[@adamlone5548]

Tony Burton was a terrific actor and really sold that scene with his expressions and body language. When Apollo dismissed him, saying "I mean business too," you can see Duke thinking "oh shit......we're in trouble....."

[@BOATIE141]

What’s funny is during their bout, Apollo says to Duke “he broke my damn ribs” but it’s really compresssd so a lot of people missed it

[@alexbiersner3350]

​@@SpiralSine6 kinda like in The Dark Knight Rises where Batman fights Bane for the first time. Batman is giving Bane the good ol' reliable strikes that typically take down most thugs. But Bane is tanking them. "Peace has cost you your strength. Victory has defeated you." Rocky thought he could just plow through Clubber Lang, but Clubber waited patiently until the right moment to strike.

[@anonperson3972]

I did systema for a couple of years and our coach used to be a boxing coach. One of the drills we did is we would stand against a wall and hold our breath for as long as possible. When we started breathing to catch our breath our partner would start giving us stomach punches and face slaps. It really helped you learn to breath while getting hit!

[@Finvarra]

Regarding behind-the-head pressing: It's hazardous but not dangerous if you respect the hazard. If your shoulder mobility is sufficient that you can let the bar rest on the shoulders without it stretching the joints then you have basically nothing to worry about - if it does stretch then gentle moderate weight work will open up the shoulders and this will benefit the shoulder in general. Doing it fast should be fine so long as control is not sacrificed, but the way Rocky is shown to be doing them while exhausted, that's probably quite dangerous, it is not a 'fail safe' movement. That being said, if you're able to do the weight as cardio or conditioning it's probably an acceptable risk as long as you are experienced with the movement.

[@sethmorris4767]

Agreed, all exercises can be good if you understand the risks and correct form.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

I used to do behind the head pressed for the reasons you described. But once the weight hits 250+lbs, it doesn't really matter how slowly or controlled you do it, it's just too much pressure on that shoulder joint in a position where it is not optimally stable. I never had an injury, but I swapped to the front press because that weight was slowly wearing my shoulders down. After I swapped my shoulders healed right back up.

[@Finvarra]

@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 Yes, everyone has a different anatomy and for some people it's just not on the menu, as well as it needing to be programmed correctly regardless. I neglected that in my first comment. Thank you.

[@greek1237]

Well most of the stuff Rocky did in the film was what guys in the 1900's did. Raw eggs was something Dempsey or Jeffries would do I think. And the string thing was really done for Rocky Marciano.

[@nahor88]

Honestly it was just a quick way for Rocky to get protein so he could start his run early. It would take too much time for him to cook all those eggs, and he couldn't afford protein supplements.

[@greek1237]

@@nahor88 I am just saying what Rocky did in Rocky 1 was what most of the old timers like Dempsey, Gans, or Jeffries did.

[@jakeparsons5593]

I love the rocky movies they inspired me to get back into boxing. Trained a bit as a kid then got back in it when I was 21 probably the best movies I've seen! My old trainer was very much like Mick! Took a lot from rocky I guess xD

[@Tony_Jeffries]

What is your goal in boxing mate? great to hear you are back 👊

[@jakeparsons5593]

@@Tony_Jeffries my goal in the end is to aim for an area titles as my coach now his name is Craig Tipton he hopefully sees a lot of potential in me to achieve something like that :) honestly mate thank you so much for the reply such a big fan of you and your boxing videos thank you aswell for helping advance to the next level 🥊🥊

[@flixs1353]

@@jakeparsons5593 go for the heavyweight champ of the world instead

[@bronsonleach3573]

@@Tony_Jeffries Have you watched boxers try bare knuckle fighting it is pretty interesting to see. A lot of boxers struggle with fighting bare knuckle because they instinctively throw combos like they do in gloves and end up breaking their hand a lot of the times. Also not covering their face like they should because in bare knuckle fighters try to cut your face up so you struggle to see and they can land one in and also get points for obvious damage. Gloves do really cut and the damage shows up later in the fight or in the morning. In a bare knuckle fight I saw a boxer with a broken hand and a massive hematoma on his forehead all because he didn't cover up and broke his hand on his opponents forehead.

[@blade3891]

I'm in south africa and are really trying hard to become a good boxer you have helped me so much

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Happy to helm mate, have you watch Rocky Movies?

[@beautifulworld9585]

@@Tony_Jeffries no bhai

[@romanshoop4160]

@@beautifulworld9585 Watch the first one bro. It's a good vibe.

[@ShinKyuubi]

Talking about the sledgehammer work, I've heard that chopping wood is pretty similar in how it helps build you up. As someone who used to chop wood for his family's fireplace I will say that it's a good workout for the arms and shoulders, especially since you want the power to go through the wood in one hit.

[@simohayhafinnmesterlovesz8038]

László Papp , the hungarian olympic champion boxer was trained by chopping wood, and felling trees with axe.

[@Popo_333]

Rocky did do the chopping wood exercise in Rocky IV

[@DjDolHaus86]

I'd definitely take chopping wood over hitting stuff with a sledgehammer, the vibrations wreck your wrists if the thing you're hitting doesn't give

[@ShinKyuubi]

@@DjDolHaus86 I've seen people slam sledgehammers into old tires for strength training...don't know how effective it is but I guess that would take the vibration issues out a bit..especially if you were using a big tire, something like what a big rig or large tractor would use, that way you wouldn't have to worry about missing as much.

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Muhammad Ali did it.

[@GotsNoShins]

Would be cool to see you do the same for the other rocky movies, and also maybe some analysis of the other fighters training methods? Apollo Creed in 2 and 3 and Ivan Drago in 4 in particular. Very cool video!

[@LostBeetle]

Chicken chasing absolutely improves legwork, endurance, and flexibility. It's dynamic too, you must use your brain and adapt on the spot to changing scenarios instead of repetition, you are trying to outsmart the chicken (harder to do than it sounds). I did a lot of it growing up. Bad thing is some chickens get legitimately hyper stressed from it. Others don't mind as much and will eat right out of your hand after you catch them. Don't chase the chickens that are legitimately scared.

[@Flexb123]

I think Roy Jones did that training too

[@5555905]

Rocky Balboa is my biggest hero of all time. Thank you for this video.

[@renknook]

Not sure why, but the KZbin algorithm has chosen your channel to be recommended to me. And what I love the most is that your passion for this sport is palpable through the screen. I'm not a boxer, nor do I know a whole lot about boxing. I can enjoy a good boxing match and know a few fighters (not personally, of course), but watching your videos is planting seeds in my head that maybe I should check out my local boxing gym.

[@philmckenna5709]

Do it, mate! It's great training, functional for everyday life and a lot of fun. You don't even need to spar to get a lot of benefit and you shouldn't be pressured to spar in any well-run gym.

[@jasoncampbell3318]

It is so cool to see that you liked Rocky!! As a former amateur boxer you always knew his form was terrible lol but the training shots in the movie are pretty hard core. I love this movie and my boxing coach was a wonderful old guy who helped troubled teens like myself at the time. My football coach and my boxing coach had a rule of no sex before game night..most of us ignored it haha..but maybe that's why we never became elite...discipline and sacrifice is everything. Thank you for making such great content. Total respect for you.

[@robloxsplayer-xk3cl]

Lies

[@Chasebanks523]

@@robloxsplayer-xk3cl😂😂 why would he be lying for ?

[@villafake5415]

​@@robloxsplayer-xk3cl Not the roblox player talking shit 💀

[@Fireglo]

His "form is terrible" because the movie's literally about an amateur taking on a champion.

[@davidhayward119]

Yeah, I think most of us tried the egg drinking in our youth. My coach went mental when I told him I was feeling sick beacuse I drank eggs like Rocky. He sent me home, and made me do twice as much training the next day as punishment for 'being bloody stupid'. As for the chicken, I think I read once that Ali had his brother (or friend, I can't remember?) throw stones at hi, and he dodged them. I always found that an interesting exercise - though I never tried it.

[@philmckenna5709]

Sounds like a good way to lose an eye. And your boxing career's over even before it started! 😜

[@elmaschimba963]

Maybe a tennis ball but definitely not a rock

[@HasufelyArod]

I'm sure it was totally possible to get sick with salmonella 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Brian-pr1dq]

Thanks for all the brilliant videos Tony! I'm just getting into boxing over the last few months and have learned so much from you!

[@PotniMuzik]

за несколько месяцев боксера не сделаешь

[@ratioxcmcsa263]

Warmups are definitely necessary.. I've started boxing last week.. using your videos.. first day i didn't warm up.. i couldn't sleep for 2 days.. thanks for the vids man

[@metalgamingwarrior2714]

Great vid. I love the Rocky series. #4 is by far my all time favorite. As a retired Army medic, I'd have to agree that a couple of these exercises are definitely not safe, like the log jump squats. I also noticed that Tony here, kinda looks like Mick, Rocky's trainer. Burgess Meredith was a fantastic actor.

[@fuadahmed6060]

Hey Tony, am from Africa, am a 6'5 200 pound guy who started boxing like 3 months ago. Been watching ur videos for the past month and subscribed, u have a lot of knowledge and we are learning a lot from u. Just know u have a lot of people who love ur content from different continents. Thanks my G.

[@Freedom4PalestineEndZioNazism]

Bless you brother.

[@OJrege]

👍

[@maryyjanee247]

I'm getting back into boxing and your videos are helping me remember a lot of small things I have been missing in my training thank you

[@s.beccari4678]

The USMC has a motto to the effect of " we get more done by 5AM than most people will in the whole day"...

[@Brotherken1234]

FALSE. "We get more done by 10am then everyone else has done by 3pm".

[@joesr31]

It really doesn’t matter whether they do most stuff in the morning and sleep early or do things later and sleep later

[@domanicvaldez]

@@joesr31 facts lol as long as it is done

[@thisismagacountry1318]

Their unofficial motto is we take care of our own. After being poisoned for 4 years at Camp LeJeune AND FINDING OUT THEY TRIED TO COVER IT UP I can easily say I'm more than disappointed. Lost 2 children to miscarriages. Had Prostate cancer they couldn't bother to put on their "approved" list of cancers. Feeling foggier by the day. Now, at least I have one of the top attorneys in Texas working on my lawsuit. Plan to apply for VA Disability too.

[@priley817]

@@domanicvaldez nah there is a mental bonus to out working everybody.. guys like kobe would be in gym at 3:30 am sweating man. Do you understand the mental edge you feel when everybody is sleeping and ur sweating.

[@Skipper.17]

09:25 this could cause problems with your rotator cuffs if you go behind your back with the weight. Keep in mind though that this was the 1970’s and sports medicine and training was not as much as a science as it is now. Keep up the great work Tony.

[@anthonymaximus8561]

I do this since years and i know many other who do this and nothing Happen me and the other ones

[@Skipper.17]

@@anthonymaximus8561 just because you and many other do it doesn’t make it correct. You’re putting pressure on the rotator cuffs so they’re more likely to tear

[@nieczerwony]

This is all dependant on your mobility. Biggest stereotypes are:"don't do behind neck shoulder press", "don't let your knees go over your toes while squatting" etc. As I said all depends from your mobility, and first thing any PT should do first is to check your mobility, anatomy, muscle strength etc. Meanwhile when I got to the gym, I see they have some training plan, which they give to their proteges and don't really care about things I mentioned. It's even worst. I can see most of these people have bad form and range reduction due to muscle tensions etc., and PT instead of pointing these and fix, they are giving them machine exercises where they only deepen their bad form.

[@nahor88]

@@nieczerwony Yeah you're pretty much correct... I started lifting back in college, and of course I couldn't afford any sort of personal training. All the exercises I did were based on what my friends did. One of them was "swimmer's curls" where you lift a dumbbell straight up in the air and twist it on the way down. Now I think I've permanently fucked up my shoulder mobility from years of doing it.

[@jamesingebretsen6165]

Rocky movies are very realistic in training. It's all heart when it comes down to it. Rocky Balboa took a beating and he prevailed. Kind of like Rocky Marciano

[@001-nishantbariar4]

Great video. You were very honest in telling what is too difficult for general public.

[@drewcliff82]

I 100% agree about waking up that early. I hear people brag "I wake up at 4 am" or even 5. I'm like that's great man 👍. As long as you have a set schedule where you get your 7 or 8 hours of sleep and have a set schedule for your day so you don't waste any time, that's all that matters. Getting up at 4 isn't going to cause you to accomplish more lol. What about people like me that work 2nd shift. I'm a warehouse supervisor and I work from 2:15 pm till around 1030 or 11 pm.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks for sharing mate 👊🏻

[@philhague4048]

Sly did get injured punching the meat, he flattened all his nuckles, also sly was naturally strong, in cliffhanger he actually lifted that guy in the cave above his head . Rocky inspired every boxer to this day.

[@EsquireUnlimited]

Your videos are great Tony! Entertaining and educational 🥊

[@pnationtheone]

I love the Rocky movies so thanks for letting me know what his training benefits to 🥊

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Have you tried them mate?

[@ilovepizza666]

@@Tony_Jeffries you are a great guy, Tony. Greetings from a Romanian

[@kinga.c78]

imagine inspiring millions of people to pick up boxing and not even be a real person, rocky has always been him

[@alexthomas6922]

My favourite is definitely the ‘running whilst punching in the air’ and the one arm push ups, very practical.

[@abdulnasirbushra6049]

The Rocky movies give me so much motivation I think it's a great filming that shows how cool boxing is while showing the bad sides as well. Its very emotional and well made 10/10! When did I become a movie critic? I have no idea!

[@soleknight3212]

It just shows you, like Tony says in the video, what a BEAST Stallone actually is. I grew up on these movies but never really saw the level of strength and actual ability of Sly to partake in and endure the proper training involved for a fight. These scenes are real, there's no CGI! Dolph Lundgren recalls that they used to actually connect with many of the punches otherwise, and I quote, 'It looks a bit fake'.

[@craigjomaia]

One thing Tony, Rocky was supposed to have bad form and poor guard. He was a slugger and the amount of hits he took played into the storyline in the later movies. Stallone wasn't necessarily showing bad form for the camera, it was part of the character.

[@craigjomaia]

@Jake Collins Really? Have you even watched the movies? He leads with his head, even does it intentionally against Drago. The amount of punishment he takes is commented on in every movie and he has problems because of it throughout the later movies. It's a plot device, he didn't even stop fighting flat footed until the third movie when Apollo started training him. He won because of the amount of punishment he could and would take, not because he was a great boxer.

[@craigjomaia]

@Jake Collins Stallone is worth nearly half a billion dollars thanks to playing that shit boxer, how's your perfect form paying off? Though, I gotta ask, apart from in Rocky movies where he was playing that role, when did you see him box?

[@thesmilingvagrants]

Running with weights in the hands makes sense because that's what it feels like when you're tired trying to keep your gloves up

[@mnavo86]

Definitely harder than one would think 🥊 💪🏽

[@tekajikuyalkrul5111]

It actually strengthens your shoulders as well

[@erikvaldes4293]

I’d love to watch a version of this for Hajime No Ippo. It’s an anime but the author was a huge boxing fan so he put in alot of detail on how fight’s and training actually work usually focusing on style matchups and drilling techniques. Certainly more realistic to boxing then Rocky even with the anime effects.

[@Byron101_]

Thank you! I do this chicken training every morning. advantage is also more proteins because of egg.

[@TimRHillard]

Back in army basic training at Ft Knox, in the 80's, the drill sergeant would have us running up and down the stairs when it was icy outside. Up on the inside, down on the outside. Man, I have nightmares about that craziness. Anyway, it was a fantastic workout! After a week of that, we'd go back out in better weather and it felt like you could run twice as fast. Just don't fall, it hurts like hell🤕🩼.

[@magichistory3386]

Hey Tony! Love your channel! Started watching as a kid and I know lots of your viewers are also kids, so please mention that you should start easy and build up slowly with the body condition. There’s gonna be kids that watch this and have their friend hit them with stuff in the stomach as hard as they can. Which is Dangerous. Most people know to progress slowly, but there’s a lot of youngsters here that dont

[@fawadahmedshaikh9893]

Im A kid

[@nahor88]

Trust me when I say it's not just kids... white-collared dudes see this and think they can be "tough like Rocky"...

[@damianmorningstar3150]

When I was Boxing i had the issue of keeping my hands up so my coach figured out how to get me to keep my hands up, She Strapped me up in the Sparring Gear and made me go 3 rounds with another member of the Gym who has been there for a few years and every time I dropped my hands he would tag me in the head just hard enough for me to not want to get hit again. and after a few months of light sparring, I learned to keep my hands up.

[@austinarnold7368]

Still my favorite movie today. Love Rocky’s determination and strength

[@sea1themall]

Great video! Good to hear most of the training is legitimate. Either way rocky is very inspiring.

[@douglasradcliffe981]

The speed ball to strengthen shoulders explanation really helped me. thank you. I didn't understand the speed ball and why its important until today. Legend.

[@vikfox8]

Such a great video thanks Tony! The Rocky movies are legendary...

[@ordinarypete]

Tony, I remember reading the Sports Illustrated with Roy Jones Jr (1990s) on the cover in his little overalls… in that edition he talks about training by chasing roosters with his Dad. I remember thinking at the time “wtf!? He Rocky?!” But I guess it paid off for him 😂 me? I’d blow my knee out.

[@anonymousb7201]

This serious analysis was great at some points funny but definitely informative!

[@Octaslash08]

There are a number of areas where "Old school" training in Rocky I disagree with, the drinking of raw eggs because of possible salmonella, the women weaking legs line (Ask Tyson Fury), punching the cow, chasing the chicken. The areas I agree with the Rocky films on are; Roadwork, core work, speed ball (thanks for showing me how to hit the speed ball btw), med balls. I personally liked Rocky 3's training montage btw while Mick made Rocky a warrior, Apollo and Duke made Rocky a boxer.

[@osvie0168]

@Emmanuelle Rodriguez Yeah, there's a reason why most boxers abstain weeks or even months before a fight.

[@deepelements]

These break downs are so fun to watch.

[@JohnMarkss]

Rocks training is legit!!! Running up mountains in the snow. That's all the cardio you need for any sport. Rocky don't need technical training. He blocks with his face.

[@CourageToB]

i just laughed so loud :D!! brill

[@GabrielCordova]

Rocky cut man in the movie was played by Al Silvani, he was a real life boxing trainer and stunt man / Technical Advisor in Hollywood. He trained a lot of world champions and was a sought after trainer, he trained Robert De Niro for his roll in Raging Bull. I would assumed he helped with the training sence in Rocky I, Rocky II , & Rocky III since he played Rocky cut man in all three movies. Al was even inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

[@clairemadeinheaven]

rocky inspired me to run everyday as a kid and i still do that to this day

[@Unpopular_Duality.]

I love the rocky 4 training!! I damn near get off seeing that training and wanna try to do it myself.

[@Zanatos9]

I would think you would train later in the day since the fights usually start at like 7pm. If I was up at 4am every morning, I'd be half ready for sleep by 7pm, not a match

[@rhysjones1108]

The week or two before the fight you adjust your schedule to account for that

[@craigharrison2090]

When I was a kid I actually used Rocky 3 to help me train- when Rocky and Mr T are throwing punches, throw the same punch just as hard. That big final fight where Rocky has changed his style to work off the jab and Mr T is throwing heavy artillery is a nightmare to keep up with! I don't think my punching form was great but I was working up a sweat alright!

[@trontosaurusrex9532]

Love your videos and breakdown. I love boxing,love the training,thanks for the video!

[@TheMtVernonKid]

I love watching professional boxes react to rocky cause I always love hearing their perspective on what he did in training was it real or was it just Hollywood good stuff

[@wyverntheterrible]

What do you think about juggling, as a warm up and training method, Tony? Every boxing gym I've been in in Ukraine I've seen people do it. Seems a good hand eye and warm up at least.

[@amadeuszjankowski9212]

Chicken-chasing is a reference to Roy Jones Jr. His dad owned a chicken farm at one point and trained Jr, one of the exercises was the chicken hunt.

[@AnishaD23]

Roy Jones JR stated he grew up chasing chickens as part of his training when he was younger.

[@jesuspernia8031]

Most realistic and most effective is definitely Rocky 3, which is why it’s my favorite. Apollo taught him how to jab, footwork, head movement, and all the things he NEEDED in the first 2 movies.

[@ralphenrile2793]

Hey Tony! Great as always! I was wondering on a film study on ricardo lopez or juan manuel marquez? A breakdown of their combos and style in general?

[@liamrigby3629]

Strings was for Rocky Marciano it’s said when he started out he was really clumsy and fell over his own feet a lot, helped him to keep proper balance.

[@ismkd8593]

Amazing video ❤❤❤

[@FLIPMODE630]

I love rocky , got so much inspiration from this movie as a kid

[@felicecancellara4524]

Part of Rocky Training is inspired by Joe Frazier Training

[@rambledogs2012]

I remember back in the day (80's), watching something with Linford Christie in it (or it might have been Daley Thompson) who advised that sit ups should never be done with your hands behind your head as it pulls on the lower part of your neck and can cause injuries. Much better to place your fingertips on your forehead as it also makes it harder to do said sit up/crunches.

[@JaketheJust]

What I admire about Sylvester Stallone was like Rocky, he struggles financially and put in his heart and soul into this project just as his character into the fight. A champion spirit is in him

[@goblue5176]

I think it’s great advice on the 4am thing. Everyone’s different and you absolutely probably get the most outta your workouts when you’re fully ready for it.

[@oscark7141]

The meat punching bag was just to point out the ruggedness and rawness of a fighter coming from an area like that

[@chrisohh5612]

I got a hernia due to the coaches hitting me in the stomach @ 3:23 in the video. Please research it and do not recommend others do this. It put me out for months amd required very expensive surgery. It's a terrible idea.

[@Chillin24Seven]

While a real prize fighter wouldn’t use the methods/tools that Rocky used I think the muscles they are working are similar. Also sport science has made huge changes since the 70s. One of the main points of these scenes are to show how hard and gritty Rocky is compared to the money and fancy gym and equipment Apollo has. Building the whole Rocky is hungrier theme.

[@maggs131]

I'm glad they got an actual boxer and not a complete embarrassment to the sport like Mayweather

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

The clip of Mike running on the Boardwalk in the freezing cold is so iconic.

[@solomonkain]

Warning ladies and gents - I'm 34, been running for half my life, regularly, up to an hour a time five times a week at times. Never ever warmed up and my legs (calfs/shins) are shot. I cannot skip rope, star jump, be nimble on my feet cos of the pain. Warm up before running!!!

[@derotos]

Rocky was a special movie and I believe that it has inspired tens of thousands youngsters to do exercises. I-ve seen the movie around `81-82. I was a swimmer in that time and I had nothing to do with boxing all in my life. But - thanks for the Rocky movie - I still can do push-up with one hand at age of 49. Most of my friends can`t do 5 "normal" one.

[@mikeyjordan420]

Roy Jones Jr. said on the JRE that he chased chickens to train.

[@rodrigobarba930]

Would love to see you breakdown his training in Rocky 3 and 4 as well as the creed movies too

[@Hagendaz97]

Joe Frazier punched beef for training and was from Philly. Rocky just copied. During rocky 3 it was earnie shavers selected instead of T ,but upon the request of Stallone Earnie gave him a real punch from which Stallone reeled back into the bathroom. Shavers was fired immediately.

[@OBWInspector]

I don't think that's correct

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

George Foreman punched Joe Frazier for training.

[@YoungFootBath]

@9:29 Yes behind the head barbell press is very bad since it puts your shoulder in a position that is not stable and aligned with the socket that the shoulder sits in. It also pinches the nerve endings and tendons within your shoulder. Often this results in shoulder impingement, which can lead to many future problems and isn't easily fixable. This is very common in baseball players because of the way they have to throw the ball.

[@devanshsharma4515]

You should also react to Rocky's fights ...the guy literally uses his head to defend punches 🤣🤣🤣

[@madarauchihathetruesavior4081]

Yep and never really swings just keep getting hit in the face

[@skip741x3]

in all of his movies with the exception of rocky 3, where apollo trained him and at least Tried to get rocky to have some semblence of footwork and head movent, rocky just never was trained properly..its as if defense was an unknown concept to him or his trainer.. all he had was agression, endurance, a great chin and tons of heart as well as power in his punches.. problem was that he didnt have the timing or footwork need to Deliver those shots unless he got his opponent on the ropes or in a corner

[@muhammaduddin9268]

Clever video about training.

[@spokesmanmark]

Actually Stallone hates running. Talks about it in his book "Sly Moves."

[@samfeikema9447]

Mark Wahlberg hated it as well in his film where he played Vince Papalya. Obviously a misspelling.

[@vStall]

My dad use to be a boxer here in denmark and as a kid we lived on a farm having a bounch of animals. Everytime they were slaughtering a cow we had them hanging in the barn and we could not stop boxing on them. Prolly one of my greatest memories from my child hood.

[@matts4893]

Love this guy and his channel. I don't even box, but now I want to train like a boxer.

[@kevinbarry4325]

I trained as an amateur super heavyweight after working 10-12 hrs of working in construction, it was something that i enjoyed doing. The easiest guys to beat were the ones coming right at you like Rocky, you stay relaxed keep your hands high,they will always give you an opening,use their over aggressive style against them.The only time i was stunned was when i was too aggressive & left my chin flappin in the wind.

[@siddcandy]

Singer here, not a boxer but I like your style matey!! Great contents. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@star_blazer]

Tony, regarding behind-the-neck exercises, Jeff Cavaliere at Athlean-X says they should be avoided. Behind-the-neck presses and pulldowns destroy the shoulder joints. Same goes for barbell upright rows.

[@debicadude]

Great! I love Rocky! I always understood the chicken dealing with quickness and unpredictability

[@Pathadar]

The stomach hitting works when you tighten your abs upon impact. This force causes the outer lining in the front of your stomach to become far more dense. Do not do this type of conditioning until you have strengthened your abs a bit.

[@g0dp3dr0]

Great video but please add subtitles if you can struggling to understand sometimes

[@Unitedguy_1993]

Should make this a series, ranking boxing movie boxing training / fight scenes 🥊

[@yishanekwee413]

Lateral raises don’t train lats, just deltoids and traps