Arys Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 Ive heard that if you weight your hands and go through say.. a basic routine of punches, this will help build speed and stamina.. is that true?
Rich67 Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 It will help you a little. The only problem with weighing your hands, is you have to be careful about the execution of your punches. The added weight can put extra strain on the elbows and shoulders, and may cause you to hyperextend. If you use weights, go slower and use only 21/2 pound or 2 pound handheld dumbbells. Or get the velcro weight wraps and put them on your wrists. Just be careful and pull your punches earlier than normal. Mixed Martial Artist
WolverineGuy Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 Rich, you beat me to it. Watch for hyperextension...that REALLY sucks. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon."
hobz Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 Hyperextension is one reason Im afraid to kick the air etc. When we have to do it in class and my Sensei tells me to use more power it's tough hehe. I don't think I have enough power to hyperextend, but who wants to try? Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences.
Bretty101 Posted February 15, 2004 Posted February 15, 2004 What exactly is hyperextension? Hyperextension is taking a joint beyond its usual range of motion, often resulting in damaged cartilege or ligaments. This occurs when 'throwing' techniques and using the joint to stop the technique rather then the antagonistic (opposing) muscle. With additional weight added to the limbs it is harder for the opposing muscle to stop the technique resulting in the joint violently locking out. This is most common in the knee and elbow joints. I use punching weights for all my hooking, body punches and uppercuts. It's a great shoulder work out and strengthens my back. Its really good for quickly recovering after throwing techniques, as you try to quickly return your fist to cover your face (carefull not to hit yourself in the face! ). I'm very carefull not to practice my jab or backfist with weights. I find this just trains me to pull my techniques as I started decelerating the technique way to soon. I'd rather hit a pad or bag and use that to stop my techniques. Bretty
Red J Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 I'll go along with Bretty on this one. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
Rich67 Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 I never had an issue with hyperextension of the knee during kicks. The only time I had a problem with this was getting kicked in the knee and blowing out my ACL. And I threw kicks all the time for 10 years. Elbows are more susceptible to hyperextension since there isn't too much muscular support. The quads and hams in the legs are much stronger, and generally they keep the knee in check and prevent hyperextension unless it is forced (your kick is stuffed, someone pushes on the knee while you're fully extended, etc). I probably wouldn't worry about hyperextending it just routinely kicking high, in practice, etc. Just watch your technique during weighted training. The advice of using weights while doing hook punches, uppercuts, etc. is probably a better idea. Straight power punches can be risky. Mixed Martial Artist
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