Punching with weights is STUPID

Just saying. Here's a better alternative.

[@Ynnos.]

We can't ignore the fact punching with weights does increase dexterity, speed, and power, sure if an amateur uses them wrong it could develop bad habits as you said, but if done right it's an effective training method. I'd advise doing a weighted training set then do the same length regularly without weights.

[@vuribo5815]

Yeah bro, GGG always punches with weights

[@LittleRapGuy]

@@vuribo5815 Box sings.

[@theironsheik6322]

There's videos of Mayweather using them all over the internet.

[@LittleRapGuy]

@@theironsheik6322 If one wants to punch for twelve rounds they'd better use them.

[@anjumhoque7180]

Use resistance bands

[@Red_Fitness123]

Floyd Mayweather left the group.

[@sherrattpemberton6089]

Goku left the chat

[@MZITinfo]

There's also weighted gloves and wrist bands.

[@geraldfarr8279]

I've seen video of Floyd Mayweather punching with weights. I guess there's more than one way to skin a cat.

[@RamseyDewey]

I've seen a lot of great fighters doing not so great exercises, or just flat out junk training. You've got to ask: did shadow boxing with the weights actually contribute to making Floyd a good boxer or not? I know a lot of good fighters who shadowbox with weights and they honestly believe it helps- and here's why I think that is: it slows you down and feels harder. We're already conditioned to think that this kind of action makes us stronger/better (ie: lifting heavy weights increases strength). But with the weighted shadowboxing, there's the extra benefit of the placebo affect (which actually can have a profound physical impact in some cases) for when we put the weights down and relax the muscles again, then we can move much faster- so we feel the contrast, and we FEEL faster. So a lot of people convince themselves that weighted punching has actually granted them a permanent increase in speed. You should check out Firas Zahabi's video on junk training where he picks apart rope skipping as a waste of time. I was shocked when I heard him say that since all the great fighters have skipped rope- it's just always been something that fighters did- but he makes some really good points that are worth considering.

[@geraldfarr8279]

Ramsey Dewey Thank you for the in-depth response, Ramsey. I have a ton of respect for your knowledge and experience. I hope my comment didn't come of as disrespectful. I'm also a big fan of Firas Zahabi. I watch all of his videos. Have a good day! 👊 👊

[@RamseyDewey]

Gerald Farr Not at all, thanks so much for taking the time to comment!

[@RamseyDewey]

I spent YEARS doing the weighted punching thing. Many, many years. If I could have that time back, I'd dedicate it to other training methods. Time is the limiting factor in training- so we must be very careful about how we use it.

[@EmergencyL0tion]

Ramsey Dewey is there any 5 pound gloves?

[@imnotherenow200]

66 likes 99 dislikes... wow this was a controversial one xD

[@nxcturnal3613]

Nice

[@MrLastlived]

I agree completely with the logic you made in the video, but would like to make a suggestion perhaps. I think one of the reasons you got such criticism out the gate was the first impression you gave the viewer with the title card. Calling it stupid outright, correct or not, will immediately put anybody who actually practices weighted shadowboxing on the defensive, and cause them to throw away your argument and further justify themselves with fallacies like the Mayweather bit that keeps coming up. The video itself in contrast, is far more professional than the title suggests, but the defensive edge the title creates takes from your credibility and anybody you are looking to realistically convince into taking up gloves instead of dumbbells may not hear the message because of it. I would perhaps go with, "Problems with dumbbell shadowboxing" or something of the sort in the future, so as not to put people on edge before they even click the thumbnail.

[@JourneyToTheCage]

MrLastlived wow a response that’s actually intelligent and not just a personal attack. It’s rare to find a comment like this

[@hookedonphones1681]

As someone who did was an advocate of shadow boxing, yes, seeing the title was a little on the nose. But, I don't think anyone should take it personally. The way I took was it's his opinion. However, I do agree that that "problems with dumbbell shadowboxing" would have been a MUCH better title for those interested.

[@WilScoto]

Just wanted to see if he actually commented back... and he didn’t smh

[@doubledoubleusmokymirror4d405]

@@WilScoto nope and I noticed this two. I only clicked because I want to get another opinion. His explanation makes sense to the basic learner but not to an experienced thinker. So the issue here is that if you train with weights your boxing technique suffers from the fact that you trained yourself to punch with something held. The problem would be that he thinks people are so simple that if they trained like this their "techniques" become ineffective of HOW you actually perform. I've taken boxing classes and it improves your strength. Next you (without weights) shadow box with the proper technique and you'll realize without the weights as long as your not mentally disabled you can indeed throw a proper punch. Not to mention hes a selfish teacher. On average you can practice with 2lbs 4lbs and even 10lbs to increase your boxing abillity. I can use 20lbs without injuring 3 sets for 7 to 10 seconds with good time to rest In between. I should make my own video contradicting his because I practice with and without weights to "PRACTICE" form. Thus the term "meathead" is still relevant in 2021 smh.

[@amartya9034]

People need to stop being so sensitive then. I'm w fighter and if someone experience is saying something is stupid I have to listen. What happened to a fighter's spirit of learning. I'll listen then form my conclusion

[@willtews955]

You don't really have to grips the weight so tightly all you do is hold it enough so that as you punch you gain strength and speed. However if you're worried about bed habits you could just loosened up and practice without them after.

[@kidwoohkidwooh]

He still a rookie getting knocked the hell out and I been boxing with light weight for year's and never had problem

[@erniee7037]

What do you think of bouncing a tennis ball and catching it like a punch? Do you think this helps increase speed due to the relaxation and tension of catching the ball?

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

I don't know if Ramsey is right or wrong, but boxers do some things just because of tradition. They used to avoid weights, and did only bodyweight exercises, but they changed their mind about it.

[@Kryptdegen]

The weights aren't for muscle building, strength or hypertrophy. They're mostly for speed and endurance

[@sanane66543]

​@@Kryptdegen to get speed and endurance you build strength for the muscles do you think that speed and endurance come from thin air😂

[@FryCook87]

​@@sanane66543exactly... The speed comes from getting stronger. Who can curl a 100lb weight faster? A guy who does resistance training regularly or a guy who practices "speed training".

[@jeffreylardizabal3964]

Along with the glove work (I agree - but I also have a couple 1.5 lb. weights that have a velcro band which secures around the back of the hand, which allows for me to hold them as they are normally held, but loosely - so that, at impact, I can still clench down), a lot of people train with resistance bands or pulleyed weight, especially at the peak of the strike, helping them to focus tension there, along with isometric holds at impact points. There's also the argument of those familiar with Wing Chun, sticky hand drills, which might contend that it also is necessary to be able to understand how to go from entanglement to striking, and back again, fluidly; wherein, from grappling to striking and back and forth, there's spaces of dynamic movement across the gradient with small spaces of relaxation: for example, from checking an incoming strike with your lead hand, retaining it with your other, then striking with the lead hand as you pull your target to you with the other hand. There's also a lot to say about overload training with weapons and how such can beneficially carry over to empty hand strikes, as demonstrated here, when one learns how to properly relax before the point of impact, even while holding on beforehand :-) Enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYnEmKSsba2fgJI

[@sethdillinger3113]

Ah, the vid is now unavailable wish I could’ve seen it

[@aquaticlibrary]

Now, how do you feel about egg weights

[@imnotherenow200]

Yeah I did try throwing a few punches with weights in my hands, but I felt uncomfortable doing so because it felt like I was too focused on holding onto the weight and keep it from flying out of my hand than throwing a proper punch.

[@cristianrivera1180]

It depends how you use the weights. I prefer using them for short uppercuts, hooks and visualize I'm in close range. Also bob, weaving and side stepping. Keeping my hands up protecting the chin and body. It helps simulate how your hands will feel in the last rounds.

[@999macaroni]

So why do you train your abs then? See it that way.

[@fezs9027]

I think you need to take into consideration ; the purpose of using dumbells is to increase lactate threshold and muscular endurance , it's a strength and conditioning drill that more that serves its purpose ..... I disagree with you . Ggg Floydweather And so many others adopt this approach .

[@horus8415]

Fev Ola some advices which?

[@HylianHanzou]

@@horus8415 regular shadow boxing is way superior and specific

[@HylianHanzou]

Appeal to authority. Also, from all the training that Mayweather did for example, how are you so sure that weighted Shadow boxing was the reason for their success?

[@isntitobvious9894]

4 years later no gains

[@rishiappoo7677]

Try to design a glove weights instead

[@Justin-rd4yd]

Could you recommend punching with weights (4lb) at all IF first starting to train?

[@RamseyDewey]

Well, no. I'm not going to recommend that, especially for a beginner. The habits you form when you start out are often the hardest to break, so make sure they're good ones.

[@SirDimi69]

I used to train with light weights, but mostly for shoulder strenght and durability. But the most practical exercises and routines, I always did with gloves its more natural.

[@enryzzz3337]

What do you use now

[@iloverikku1]

I've got a pair of weighted gloves that when I wear them actually fit in my boxing gloves! hahaha double weight! What are your thoughts on using weights in this way? Do you think it provides any kind of real benefit? Any risks to training this way?

[@RamseyDewey]

Well, it won’t make you worse. If it gives you the result you want, then that’s the right way

[@iloverikku1]

@@RamseyDewey cool! thanks :D

[@Slap_Battles_Mafia]

What if you already have good punching form. And you throw way more punches without weights than with weights. Dumbbell punches aren’t used for learning how to punch. They are to augment speed and power to an already existing skill when you have limited recourses to train with.

[@bensanders8443]

That's actually not true at all.

[@cjzanders5430]

@brant moreira - I fully agree

[@Michael-xr8qp]

What if I just use the weights for training, but I can still remember to keep loose fists, could I still possibly do that?

[@RamseyDewey]

I'm not here to police your training. If you enjoy punching with weights and believe it helps you in some way, go right ahead. My personal experience has taught me that we perform the way we practice, and the body remembers our movement patterns from training.

[@joaoruiz3486]

That’s why you do 3 to 4 rounds dumbbells, 3 to 4 rounds without.

[@tokydemonkey508]

This weird I never seen a video with likes and dislikes the same, but the boxing gloves alternative seems better and also what's the problem with saying training with weights isn't a good idea for strength versus a workout?

[@RamseyDewey]

All the kids that shadow box with weights felt insulted when they read the title. The only video I have that has more dislikes than this one is a super old one where I dress up as a ninja and goof around in front of the camera for a minute. All the internet ninjas went nuts with the hate after seeing that one.

[@insan3hvhpromotingcheats206]

Your punching form looks sloppy so I won't believe in you

[@lukerichardson2404]

He's a professional fighter.

[@broski7111]

Luke Richardson anyone can become professional, even ur dad

[@lukerichardson2404]

@@broski7111 Okay, well let me rephrase, "He's a professional who's won fights".

[@MastaBlastaS99]

@Jamie B He got paid to fight. He was by definition, not an amatuer fighter, but a professional fighter. His record isn't astounding, but at least get your facts correct before you critique someone.

[@MastaBlastaS99]

@Jamie B Google "Strawman Argument" on Wikipedia and get back to me.

[@williamthe2nd789]

1 pound weights are hardly ever used to shadow box, its usually 2, 3 and 5 pounders, which begs the question, why advocate to get 16 oz gloves when most people cant afford that, typically us regulars wanna get out fighting size or 1 size up. 16 ozers are heavyweight type of training gloves. Seems strange youd advocate such an expensive alternative juat to punch air.

[@coolboy_studio]

Hello Agent 47. May I use 5kg dumbbells to practise shadow boxing to increase my punch power?

[@amazely5205]

Have you boxed?! After a while your gloves feel heavy and every punch takes more energy so I think boxing with weights help strengthen your arms

[@defaultset]

Has he boxed? That's the worst question you could ask him smh

[@FashoEast]

WHY DOES THIS VIDEO HAVE SO MANY DISLIKES. As a fighter I understand the entirety of this video. You aren't going to be tightly gripping anything while punching. As a matter of fact, getting into the habit of tightly gripping while punching will slow you down and make punches impure. Just cause Floyd does it doesn't mean it's right.

[@bigbear5767]

You're hitting moving targets in boxing. Keeping your fist tight at all times is the way to go or your opponent is gonna move wierd and you're gonna break that hand.

[@sergiocortez5127]

Have u heard of wrists weights???

[@awakenedservant]

this is informative i dont understand why the dislikes, and to my opinion pucnhing with weights, if not done correctly, you may dislocate or even hurt your joints/rotary cuffs, if you dont tighten/lock them at the end of the punch properly, and if the weights are too heavy.

[@TheEmmissarian]

What about punching using grip trainers? you can relax the hand on pull back and squeeze on the end of the punch?

[@RamseyDewey]

I’ve never tried those.

[@Imposo.V]

The point of the dumbbells is to increase muscle insurance. You aren’t loose but stiff and you weren’t punching fast you just weren’t extending most of your punches. You don’t always have to squeeze the fist. Most top boxers and amateurs train this way which helps for when you’re taking punching in the arm and being able to keep it up - hence Floyd Mayweather. It isn’t meant to be a 24/7 training method. You’ve also never seen any empirical evidence that Floyd beat on any woman yet you are trying to use that as red herrings. Picture or video evidence? Sure he would leave marks....

[@RamseyDewey]

Who are you and why are you talking like we have had a conversation before?

[@Imposo.V]

@@RamseyDewey I’m someone that watched your video and responding to it because it’s silly - just like your response here is.

[@RamseyDewey]

Why the heck are you talking about Floyd and photo evidence of beating women?

[@Imposo.V]

@@RamseyDewey You literally just randomly brought it up a comment ago in reply to someone else. Forgetful or playing clueless?

[@ww-zb7qn]

I like how everyone becomes a professional boxer when they are commenting on an actual pro fighters opinion

[@rickywinthrop]

I do it as part of my workout and not for fighting reasons. It works entire muscle groups. I use 20lb dumbells and do three sets of 15 punches with each hand as fast as possible to stretch and strengthen much of my body. Probably dumb in a fighting context but as an exercise for your arms shoulders and core its pretty killer, especially as I am only 140lb just keeping the weights at arms length for a moment at the extension point seems to engage every single muscle in my entire body lol. You will feel the burn that's for sure.

[@meganmontez5474]

I wonder if putting ankle weights on your wrist would work better

[@RamseyDewey]

Try this instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqXRZ3uhjtd8ocU

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

So instead of dumbbells maybe 1lb gloves with weighted wristbands might be a good option?

[@RamseyDewey]

Why do you think you need to add weight to your fists?

[@YeshuaIsTheTruth]

@@RamseyDewey several prominent boxers have said it can add speed if done properly and with good form.

[@AeolethNionian]

I've seen a good one where you use one weight and hold it out in front of you in a boxing stance then you drop the weight and catch it with the other hand while pulling your other hand back. It's good shoulder conditioning to stop your hands from dropping and you have to be fast and accurate or you'll drop the weight. And you're closing your hand at the impact point. Seems better than just punching with weights.

[@thenickhood1592]

Wow this is already 3 years old ?? How long have I been watching Ramsey ?

[@logandurfee2178]

I've been punching with a 8 pound weight but I've been going slow will that help increase speed over time

[@RamseyDewey]

No. Good punching technique will increase your speed. You need to connect your footwork and your breathing to your punches. You’re hands won’t move any faster than your feet or your breath.

[@HaightTheGreat]

Goku trains with weighted clothes so...

[@frankthetank1993]

Okay, but you are not Goku. And Goku isn’t real.

[@HaightTheGreat]

@@frankthetank1993 any other ground breaking facts you want to expose Captain Obvious?

[@Lowclasswarrior778]

Goku also used dumbbells to punch lol

[@sagemcgonnell7012]

I clicked on this because I shadow box with 10 lbs with slow controlled movements, is that still bad

[@reflectreflex7612]

Weight makes your arm used to being that weight and when you take that weight off your arm will have more explosion on a punch and increase speed. Using over 5 lbs may force you to have bad habits such as dropping your hands more often so watch out for that. All punches need to be thrown and recovered before another one is thrown.

[@calebengland149]

Tre TheOnly just use gloves.......weights just teach your body bad mobement patterns

[@signaturerush]

There are plenty of things you can do to condition your arms, even if it doesn’t effect your form negatively (which it probably does even if it is not that noticeable) are the benefits really that worth it? I don’t think so.

[@user-id8cl5zd9e]

Actually it's the best thing u can do if Ur a fighter cuz it trains Ur muscles to do a specific movement better whereas if u do dumbbell curls or whatever its not the movement u want. It's like people who arm wrestle they can't extend their arms cuz their used to a certain range of movement and their muscles are best made for that

[@eddiemaiden2012]

Awesome as usually

[@jewhawk1406]

What about using more like 5 or 10 pound weights just a work out to develope switch muscles

[@RamseyDewey]

You would get a lot more benefit spending that time doing squats, deadlifts, pull-ups, and sprints.

[@lifebasics1070]

I see what you are saying about the holding onto dumbell weights but if you hold it loosely but just hard enough to keep it in your hand it's about your arms and you don't go full out also use heavier weights and don't fully extend on straight punches

[@jamesmcloud7702]

I shadow box with 5 pound dumbbells, but I still stay loose I’ve done it that much.

[@jadacatalan535]

wtf is that crunching

[@djalextnt]

I think you would have get less dislikes if the title was different, because it kinda say in way that people who does are stupid. I would have titled "alternative way to shadow box with weights"

[@paulnobleii4239]

I have a lot more respect for this video, because he said the words "I believe" right before he got into reasons. In another words, there are many ways to do this.

[@bensanders8443]

It's actually not stupid at all it's one of the best exercises out there. Just because most people don't shadow box or use 1p wights to shadow box doesn't mean it's stupid. It's called unconventional training. Using 1pounds weights boosts rapid weight loss during shadow boxing why because I go to a boxing gym. This guy doesn't know anything about shadow boxing. The internet is historical 😂.

[@justmarc2015]

I'm not a martial artist. I'm a bodybuilder. I like dumbbell shadow boxing. I throw straight punches and just focus on form and control. I see it as a weighted dynamic stretch more than a martial arts or cardio exercise. I do it because it feels good and makes doing other things feel better. The extra weight really helps to loosen up my upper back.

[@RamseyDewey]

If it gives you the result you want, then that’s the right way.

[@efloof9314]

Punching with bad form in any way will ofc help you build bad habits in boxing (just like boxing without weights will develop without mindfulness and a coach). This doesn’t negate the fact that it does increase hand speed. Especially on uppercuts, keep your form clean and only use 5 lbs and no more than 10 to prevent injuries.

[@vonlove7157]

What the hell i used weights when i shadowed boxed and it made my snap better at the end of my punch

[@djvcreations9568]

your building the muscles that help get that punch out. and adding resistance to your shoulders biceps forearm making your punch stronger and faster in a fight. Its a must for fighting. Help you keep those hands up in the later rounds because you remembered you shadow boxed wit 5 pound weights. back muscles get trained for speed not strength

[@thesittingtraveller3467]

Kung fu rings would work well.

[@MrYoungzay]

I don’t use 1 pound weights when I shadow box with weights though I use 5-8lb weights I definitely can understand the point about picking up bad habits though but that’s why it’s important to shadow box without weights as well and more often then with you would with weights to work on technique Hitting the bag with gloves 🥊 is definitely good though Also, instead of shadow boxing with weights you can also shadow box with resistance bands too which from what I heard works the muscles 💪 that you punch with better than free weights

[@fredcatcreedy980]

I've got a pair of boxing gloves just like that I wear in bed, "nocturnal boxing gloves" helps prevent undesirable activities at night!

[@arcticwolfclapsyou1242]

👀

[@dennis4132]

Although this guy made a few good points about punching with weights..one being you need to maintain a relaxed grip to maintain smoothness, quickness and not to tire out...he clearly has no idea what he is talking about and the way he demonstrates the techniques proves that. He looks very awkward, very tense and short on his techniques. Including punching drills with 1-5lb weights can be very very beneficial if done correctly. It can help you improve your stamina and quickness. Watch videos on how the pros do it!

[@garywillacey9979]

I really don't mean to be disrespectful, but you looked fairly stiff & awkward for a fighter, maybe your more martial arts than boxing. Weights in shadow boxing does have benefits if done correctly, gloves are not always heavy enough depending on the boxer. Thanks anyway.

[@janski1476]

i think punching with weights is stupid but not useless, it still has it's benefits

[@MartialVillager]

Are there any studies that support or debunk punching with weights? It seems like you've made conclusive statements on this, I wonder why you're so confident. If you're correct I would want to know it, but if ur wrong I would want to know that... I think this topic needs more than a two minute video to address it properly...

[@RamseyDewey]

You’re welcome to watch my 17 minute video about it

[@marceloibba]

Never overextend shoulders and use light weights is alright.

[@NenskiTrill]

Those are some fast hands

[@andyzuniga872]

I think hand weights also condition your shoulders. Not just speed and power. Canelo and mayweather both use the hand weights.

[@gymvaq1880]

I’m not a pro but you shouldn’t snap your punches like that , weak punches, it’s like a slap lol

[@birdiedadon7843]

I can jab with 20 pounders and I can uppercut with 35s

[@kylelee3277]

Too much ego to delete after he saw mayweather do it.

[@RamseyDewey]

You are NOT Floyd Mayweather. Floyd could shadowbox with live chickens in his hands, and copying him won’t make you one ounce more Floyd Mayweather.

[@HeartlessKnave]

Why dumbells are stupid to punch with is more accurate. As back when I originally started training over a decade ago I bought 1lb ankle weights to go with MMA gloves that I used for lessons as I never got/needed 16oz gloves. I would practice fundamentals of both movement and strikes with weights kn legs or arms. Sadly now that I started training for real again one is leaking its sand so I bought 5lbs adjustable ones. I still train slow deliberate strikes with the even heavier ankle weights now, the main thing is to go SLOW at first. Go for fastest speed you can and that's a good way to tear something as the weight is in one spot and isn't distributed the same as if it were body mass. Granted there may be scientific evidence out there for why not to wear weights at all for training (including running, walking, plyometrics) which I am still looking into, but I think the risk is worth the reward if doing it safely as you can.

[@The1Helleri]

Something that occurs to me is that with weights in hand, it seems entirely possible to make a mistake in minute muscle control over the object or to misjudge how much wider the hands are when holding them. Seems like that could end up in popping oneself in the chin, smashing one's own nose, or even grazing one's own temple. I would think that if this were the case that the danger of doing so would be greater with increased fatigue.

[@robinaceednalino5192]

tell that to Golovkin

[@notshadow8078]

If You turn Your arm 90 Degrees Your arm will accelerate faster and have more power

[@jokusekovaan]

If you are going to lift your arms with weights, why not punch with them, isn't that more applicable?

[@RamseyDewey]

No.

[@THE_REAL_EXECUTIONER]

Training is mental first. If a person can't separate the thought of punching with weights from punching without weights, then they've already lost on the reason for training in the first place. The weights are just for endurance and speed. Now of course you supposed to separate the gripping the weights part. Do it when holding the weights but when you throw a real punch then that's when you do what you was doing without (point of impact then clinch fist) I agree. and don't build up habits. But holding weights in the hand helps out drastically! For instance, if originally you can throw maybe 100 punches straight before getting tired or feeling weak and can't throw anymore. After training with weights you'll breeze through those 100 like nothing. That's a personal proving fact from my own experience.

[@RamseyDewey]

As I always say: if it gives you the result you want, then that’s the right way. When you put something to the test for yourself and gain personal knowledge like you have, then you’ve done the right thing. The problem comes when impressionable kids copy what see others doing without even knowing why.

[@bryanpartington3260]

Instead of using weights , what about using Velcro sandweights? I have a few at home that you are supposed to wrap around your arms or legs. Could using these help? as they do not involve gripping onto a solid weight, hence leaving my hands loose until impact. I would appreciate any info Ramsey ...cheers .

[@RamseyDewey]

Sure, you could. If you like weighted punching, go do it- but as for me, there are hundreds of more effective ways ways to train.

[@bryanpartington3260]

Thanks for the reply

[@ceropride5590]

With weighted punching is not about speed during the training. It's to work the muscles you use while your punching It should be nice and slow with full form.

[@ashislam8593]

Mayweather and triple g train with weights and these guys are world champions

[@RamseyDewey]

Floyd also has a history of domestic abuse. Beating up women is stupid too. Not everything Floyd does has contributed to his boxing success.

[@ashislam8593]

@@RamseyDewey that’s not for me to judge pal that’s a police matter but as a fighter his on a different level

[@RamseyDewey]

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[@sunpacbrolygokuzu3609]

True, that's what i do as well instead of weights Plus, weights don't even increase power or speed, they merely give you the impression that you're getting those benefits. But i do use ,1,2,3,4 and even 5kg weights for punch outs to increase shoulder endurance.

[@rroohhaann123ful]

5 ponds are just wrong . If anyone wants to build shoulder just don't shadow box with more weight instead pick up 15kg dumbbells and do shoulder exercises.

[@hidalgorobinkeno7171]

He looks very stiff in my opinion

[@underpantswedgy]

He KO'd a flyweight..blink and you'll miss it.

[@9274448790]

Watch out Austin goh video on striking with weights and how effective it is

[@deanodog3667]

I've seen Dempsey and few others shadow boxing with weights !

[@philippepierre856]

so ur basically saying the best paid boxtrainers in the whole world have no clue what they re teaching their fighters ... for sure. I know its maybe not the best exercise for building speed and that dumbbell training only hits some muscles. I will not say there is no better method out there to train but to say its stupid to train like that is absolutely nonsense. The best boxer in the world trains like this every day and it helps him.

[@RamseyDewey]

+Philippe Pierre the best boxing coaches teach fighters to win fights. Junk training isn't winning fights. Putting garbage movement in your muscle memory is not winning fights. Plenty of gifted fighters still do lots of junk training. You won't get the same results following their lead.

[@SkinnyPe]

Yes controversial. The weights on shadow boxing is important... From his point of view of simulating a fight, no weights are bad of course.... butttttttttttttttt if you were to throw a control jab, and return to the chin, the WEIGHT simulates the blocking off the jab technique. I believe the weights should be heavy enough so that the jab or throw can be sent without tensing up and return to the chin for better shoulder stability. And kicking with weights in your hand teaches to always consider how hands swinging down by the side when kicking exposes the head. Weights can be used to actually simulate throwing a kick while taking "damage" while throwing. Swimmers use this too. Slow things down, think of strength. not improving your game with them.

[@jaysteven8135]

No one is going to use 1 pound weights usually it's 5 pound ones

[@RamseyDewey]

+Jay steven even worse

[@icloptomlpporn4776]

Jay steven I've done that with 12 pound weights at my boxing gym.

[@rroohhaann123ful]

I clop to mlp porn you are fucking stupid. Just pick pick up real weights and do shoulder exercises instead of acting like a moron with 5 pounds. Even people who are 170 pounds don't go higher than 4 pounds for shadow.

[@Jaba-hs6vd]

@@RamseyDewey so probably iam the worst case scenario iam doing with 32 pounds dumbbell (14.5kg) in each hand

[@user-gd7nk4re6u]

You can just wrap weight around your wrist...or forearms

[@hectorvasquez77]

Yeah I don't think you wanna keep your hands loose if you're punching brake your hands easy if your in a street fight maybe for training but never s street fight.

[@RamseyDewey]

Loose until the moment of impact. Otherwise you will just slow yourself down, tire yourself out, and inflict injuries on yourself.

[@hectorvasquez77]

Yeah an the impact will be 10 times out 10 quick split seconds you will end up hurting yourself doing that .

[@nigelthornberry7695]

I’ve been using egg weights for years I’ve never had any problems with my hands like he was saying I suppose it’s probably the dumbbells style weights specifically though.

[@RamseyDewey]

What kind of results are the egg weights giving you?

[@nigelthornberry7695]

@@RamseyDewey im enjoying them it’s helping me with punching power and my cardio I like how they don’t stick out at all I used to punch with dumbbells and id have to alter my punches to avoid hitting myself in the face all the time the only issue I have with them is the price it’s actually shocking how much they cost I wouldn’t recommend thease just because of the price you’re talking over £110 just for 5 lbs. i think someone at the egg weights factory was smoking crack when they came up with that price 😂

[@nigelthornberry7695]

@@RamseyDewey if you know anyone with egg weights or have any students that have them you should give them a try i think you’ll like them. I think there are better alternatives out there but I’ve just not found any yet.

[@xXSasukeXx89]

BS i practice with heavy weights that i can handle up to 25 pounds which is good for power and acceleration and as long as you also practice without weights for technique and control, it works. It's all about complexity, add more exercises and different resistances to your routine to become better. Many professional boxers all state this

[@brentonshwaub8572]

I think floyd and ggg would disagree.

[@arway4766]

So basically when holding the Dumbbells you're contacting you're muscles to keep a grip on the heavy weight, however when it comes to boxing you want to keep relaxed and use your muscle contraction as an advantage when throwing the punch?

[@RamseyDewey]

Basically, yes.

[@RoseRose-do2nh]

I can punch wity 17kg on my right arm around 50 times in 60 seconds and 140 times without them in 60 secounds and if go full out I'm pretty sure i can dislocate my shoulder if i swing in the air will all might

[@RoseRose-do2nh]

I also get really tired and my arms get really heavy in a real fight but when im punching a punching bag i last a long time

[@nelsongonzalez9038]

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Paquiao, Golovkin son estúpidos?

[@Korrupt27]

You dint always have to squeeze the fist you can be lose with holding weights i do it all time And using 1 pound weight wont do anything you have to use at least 2 pound and shouldn’t go heavier than 3 pounds Otherwise its will make your technique sloppy

Prefer wrist band

[@salvationcore5120]

arent uppercuts whit dumbells better? Youll probably punch harder

[@RamseyDewey]

Uppercuts make a lot more sense with weight than straight punches.

[@richardmazursky2796]

you strike quickly but lack strength - you should practice with weights 🤣

[@christophertelesford7579]

I don't think you should call shadow boxing with weights stupid because I'm pretty sure it works and have worked for lots of fighters, I shadow box with little dumbbell weights for endurance, first I start light with 3lbs for 2:00, then 5lbs for 1:30, next 10lbs for 1:00 then 15lbs for 30secs and finish with no weights for 1:00 and when I'm shadow boxing with weights I keep a good amount of space between my hands and the weights, I don't squeeze them.

[@RamseyDewey]

+Christopher Telesford if it gives you the result you want, then that's the right way.

[@hungkiet7535]

Punching with weight increase speed and power!

[@theironsheik6322]

You aren't really supposed to punch. It's more of a "push" exercise.