Shadowboxing critique
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Thanks guys! Lots of good stuff to take away here. I’ve gotten conflicting advice in the past regarding the full extension of straight punches. Basically, full extension + no opposing force to hit (bag,etc.) = murder on the joints. I’m aware that I’m pulling them for that reason and I make a point of extending in sparring and bag work.
Having said that, when my schedule gets crazy, I miss out on bagwork and sparring. Then I compensate by shadowboxing more in my little bits of free time. Then, when I’m able to get back in the gym more, I notice I’ll have trouble getting the elbow up and the punch fully extended. My straights almost become a bit wing-chunny. So, I’m definitely ingraining a bit of a bad habit there. Any thoughts on this?
Also, any comments on my elbows?
As far as footwork, yeah I’m dealing with a giant pile of shoes on the floor off-camera lol. So I was moving as much as I could. I definitely move around more when I have the space. I’ll try to find a spot and set-up where I can move around more and get my feet in the frame. Thanks again dudes!
Having said that, when my schedule gets crazy, I miss out on bagwork and sparring. Then I compensate by shadowboxing more in my little bits of free time. Then, when I’m able to get back in the gym more, I notice I’ll have trouble getting the elbow up and the punch fully extended. My straights almost become a bit wing-chunny. So, I’m definitely ingraining a bit of a bad habit there. Any thoughts on this?
Also, any comments on my elbows?
As far as footwork, yeah I’m dealing with a giant pile of shoes on the floor off-camera lol. So I was moving as much as I could. I definitely move around more when I have the space. I’ll try to find a spot and set-up where I can move around more and get my feet in the frame. Thanks again dudes!
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You don't slam your elbows. There is a major difference between punching with proper technique and going full power on the air. You DO need to extend your punches properly, you DO NOT want to hyper-extend your elbow with your fury. Be nice and loose, and retract your punches as soon as you reach extension.
