Plyometric / Isometric / ...

[Hearnsz]

What do you guys know about these types of exercise? (What's the result?; what kind of strength do you train etc?)
And which specific plyo/isometric exercises do you do?
Thanks in advance.

Are there any other types of exercises I should know about that might be good for boxing?

[j]

What do you guys know about these types of exercise? (What's the result?; what kind of strength do you train etc?)
And which specific plyo/isometric exercises do you do?
Thanks in advance.

Are there any other types of exercises I should know about that might be good for boxing?

try everything. find what works.

simple advice but i think it fits the bill.

[Kobe Bryant]

Not sure for boxing. But I did a bunch of plyometric exercises/drills and it helped me dunk by the 10th grade. It works on your fast twitch muscles or some ****. Not an expert on it but just search in some of the exercises.

[Hearnsz]

try everything. find what works.

simple advice but i think it fits the bill.

The thing is that sometimes what feels best actually isn't.
Another problem is that during school I won't have that much time to train. I'll even have to stay home during mon, tues, and thursdays to waste no time. (and then I can maybe train 1.5 hours max.

So I won't have time to do many different exercises so I'll need to make time for only the best.
TBH I don't even know if there are any good boxers that use plyo/isometrics.

Are there any bodyweight exercises besides superman-lifts that train the back though? And are superman-lifts even any good or are they a waste of time?


This guy does an isometric exercise at about 5:20. I tought it looked a pretty good one but it could be a waste of time.
(with a waste of time I don't mean that it's completely useless, but I mean I could do better things with my very limited time)

Basically what I'm asking is: what kind of bodyweight exercises would you guys do if you only had like an hour to train?
The only equipment I have at home atm is a pullupbar in between my door :x
So also feel free to recommend me some equipment but nothing that is too expensive or requires alot of room.

Thanks in advance.

[j]

The thing is that sometimes what feels best actually isn't.
Another problem is that during school I won't have that much time to train. I'll even have to stay home during mon, tues, and thursdays to waste no time. (and then I can maybe train 1.5 hours max.

So I won't have time to do many different exercises so I'll need to make time for only the best.
TBH I don't even know if there are any good boxers that use plyo/isometrics.

Are there any bodyweight exercises besides superman-lifts that train the back though? And are superman-lifts even any good or are they a waste of time?


This guy does an isometric exercise at about 5:20. I tought it looked a pretty good one but it could be a waste of time.
(with a waste of time I don't mean that it's completely useless, but I mean I could do better things with my very limited time)

Basically what I'm asking is: what kind of bodyweight exercises would you guys do if you only had like an hour to train?
The only equipment I have at home atm is a pullupbar in between my door :x
So also feel free to recommend me some equipment but nothing that is too expensive or requires alot of room.

Thanks in advance.

yes, there are many variations of supermans. ever try a standing superman while balancing on one leg? it is referred to as soaring crane i think in white crane system. makes you very strong.

some i literally can't tell u because they are secret practice. but try standing superman. see how long you can stay in that position. and your spine is supposed to be parallell with the ground in that pose btw. the lifted leg should be kicked out so that heel is at same height as spine. and try to look forward a bit. good luck haha.

[j]

i forgot to mention - there are hundreds of moving exercises that exerise the back. first, try limbering up your spine otherwise you will injur yourself badly. and, most are too hard to explain.

honestly, some i do are very dangerous unless you know what u are doing and have really really strong core strength.

[Hearnsz]

i forgot to mention - there are hundreds of moving exercises that exerise the back. first, try limbering up your spine otherwise you will injur yourself badly. and, most are too hard to explain.

honestly, some i do are very dangerous unless you know what u are doing and have really really strong core strength.

Thanks for the info My spine is quite S-shaped so dno if it's a good idea for me

But I still wonder: is it better to use my limited time for regular exercises like pushups, pullups and pistols?

[Hearnsz]

Hmmm I've been doing some research about plyometric pushups and read that when you do over 5 reps you're not training speed and power anymore...
And somewhere else I read you had to do 8-10 reps per set...

So what's the deal with this?
Also does the amount of sets matter? Meaning: 'is there such a thing as TOO many sets'?

I've read somewhere 5x5 is perfect for plyo pushpups
and somewhere else they recommended 10x3 ...

Someone earlier told me the ideal amount of reps and sets is different for each individual. If this is true then how do I know(feel) which my ideal amount is?

Thanks in advance!

[egonct]

i've read that combining isometric with plyometric work is most beneficial. try standing in a doorway, pushing against the door jam with both arms for 10-15 sec. followed by a set of plyo pushups. another example would be holding yourself in a sitting position with your back flat against a wall for a min. followed by 10 bodyweight jumping squats. isometric work is proven to increase max strength and complementing it with plyometric you'll increase your explosive strength too.

[TheBlackSwifty]

yes, there are many variations of supermans. ever try a standing superman while balancing on one leg? it is referred to as soaring crane i think in white crane system. makes you very strong.

some i literally can't tell u because they are secret practice..

honestly, some i do are very dangerous unless you know what u are doing and have really really strong core strength.

I would tell you too but its a secret.

Oh **** I cant help myself its called an iron lotus and yes it is dangerous