Looking good! Fluid and powerful. I read about your roadwork/shinsplit problem. Heavyweights have to be smart on this topic. How about some low impact cardio like stationary bike, incline treadmill walks, or maybe a slide board. Helped me a lot and it didn't compromise my other training. But also do reverse calf raises in order to heal your shinsplits. No weights, just leaning on a wall and raise your feet, then hold the isometric contraction. Then you asked about "spring from the legs." You mean leg drive? For this you could do explosive exercises like a push press but with calf involvement, preferably unilateral with a dumbbell. This gives you lots of core strength, too. Or plyometrics like med ball throws/put shots with leg and hip involvement. Also good for rotational strength. This is just food for thought. Keep punching!!!
@@MAD-w3x thank you man. I actually found a gym right near me my trainer suggested that has a sand pit. It is absolutely miserable to run in but no more shin splint problems. I’m just now recovering from nose surgery (2 weeks out) so my cardio is lacking. I’m definitely going to incorporate the leg exercises though. I really appreciate the input!
@@BigNick504 Sorry, but I forgot to ask about your nose. Can you already breathe properly after 2 weeks? The sand pit is a good solution, also good for ankle stability. In additon to the push press: If you have access to a trap bar, use the high handles and do explosive deadlifts (brace your core and involve the lats and push your legs hard). When you come up (after about 80% of the movement), do a calf raise and a shrug simultainousley. When finished just drop the bar. Or, if you want to engage your posterior chain more, you can put it down with a controlled hinge movement (but keep the tension in the core). I do this with cluster sets: 7 sets with 3 reps and about 10-15 seconds "rest" between the sets. It also develops power endurance. But always remember: You are a fighter. Use these methods to stimulate not to annihilate. Never let additional training compromise your boxing. It must give you more than it takes. I wish you all the best!
@@MAD-w3x I can breathe a bit but I was going stir crazy without doing anything. It will get better. Man you have some serious insight into training. Do you train people professionally?
@@BigNick504 Like I thought: You can't breathe properly, but you are already punishing the bag. Thats the right attitude! And I know this feeling you are talking about. It's a mixture of unpatience and loss of control. I wish you a continued good recovery.👊 To your question: I was once a competetive fighter and gave classes in combat sports. From time to time, some people came up to me who were preparing for competitions. But I never did it in a professional manner like a hired coach. I still love to train hard...this is a part of my life. And I am always looking for knowledge. Over the years I gained lots of experience but I also had a lot of injuries. I hate injuries. I love solutions to get rid of them ;-) So if there is something I can help you with, just ask. You know, the most fantastic thing about social media is sharing knowledge and experience. It's like a buffet where you can put your favorite foods on the table, maybe someone else likes it, too.
