ESA-Shotokan Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Hi there. When I am not in the dojo, I am in the gym either running or on the weight machines / free weights. One pair of useful exercises are the Hip abductor and Hip adductor. If you are not familar with these machines - you sit in them and either push in or outwards against pads on cross-arms. Most people associate these machines as "girly" exercises but they are very good for strengthening your sweeping and round-house kicking mucles.
Karateka Posted January 29, 2004 Posted January 29, 2004 I am the only guy in my grade who can use the one at our school. It is so far apart that no one is flexible enough to use them. Yeah Karate training! "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
mikS Posted January 31, 2004 Posted January 31, 2004 Hi there. When I am not in the dojo, I am in the gym either running or on the weight machines / free weights. One pair of useful exercises are the Hip abductor and Hip adductor. If you are not familar with these machines - you sit in them and either push in or outwards against pads on cross-arms. Most people associate these machines as "girly" exercises but they are very good for strengthening your sweeping and round-house kicking mucles. Actually squats and deadlifts would strengthen all of your kicks much more, as your quadriceps are really what drive a roundhouse kick. lol
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