shinobitribe Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hi guys,Do any of have any workouts that you can do at the gym using standard gym equipment that will beneficial for improving my karate?Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sainthood Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I don't have a specific workout that I do every day to help me train for karate but I have gotten some interesting ideas from the Health, Training and Fitness sections. You might want to ask over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'll work many, many hand techniques with cable pulls, and many other hand techniques with dumb-bells. I'll also use the bottom cable pulls connected to either foot to work on sweeping movements. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbersky Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Anything which doesn't increase BULK is good for you. So if the exercise Shortens Tendens or buts too much muscle on this will slow you down or decrease your flexibility.There are a few books on Amazon which are specified for a Martial Artists work outFailing that light weights more repititions!!!Note - Cycling does short the Hamstring which is one of the most importent MUscle/Tendon Group for Kicking "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbersky Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I don't have a specific workout that I do every day to help me train for karate but I have gotten some interesting ideas from the Health, Training and Fitness sections. You might want to ask over there.You could also ask at your local gym for "specific" workouts? "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobitribe Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 unfortunately the gym that I go to charges for "specific" workouts ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 What aspect of your karate do you want to improve? My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinobitribe Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 @master pain: I guess everything....But mainly want to improve the strength of my legs.Increase strength in my shoulders,wrists,forearms and fingers.Increase speed and agility..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Interval sprints, a variety of pushups, speed ladder drills. Explosive stuff is good for arts that focus on the idea of kime. This guy has cool exercises, but I have issues with his combatives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFQxqOr3Nfw My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Student4Life Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Using resistance bands while practicing hand and foot techniques help my power immensely. Knuckle pushups will help with your forearms and wrists.I'm a BIG fan of using the strap on weights on my arms and legs while preforming kata, shadow boxing, or bag work as well. "The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of character of its participants."(Master Gichin Funakoshi)https://www.facebook.com/pages/Okinawan-Karate-Do/320221624676804 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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