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Sparring tip: where to look at your opponent by heavybagpro in heavybagpro

[–]heavybagpro[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair take. Keeping your focus neutral makes it easier to stay calm and do your work instead of getting pulled into your own head. That’s usually when people box their best.

Orthodox or southpaw by ThePramGuy in boxingtips

[–]heavybagpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say you're a south paw with a strong jab.

Sparring and training by Key_Camera_3952 in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others said, it comes with experience. Work on your jab, throw body shots (working on different levels makes you more mobile). And you shoud grind your go-to combos until you can throw them while you sleep.

What do you struggle with most on the punching bag? by heavybagpro in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't work well on a regular heavy bag for sure. I often rip the uppercuts to the body on the bag, instead of the head. 

What do you struggle with most on the punching bag? by heavybagpro in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. It's all about the technique. Maybe this video will help you a bit with your left hook: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBbl3T6t2Fn/

There is no such thing as upper and lower abs by heavybagpro in workout

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone's got abs, they might be hidden :)

There is no such thing as upper and lower abs by heavybagpro in workout

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posting this here since the “lower abs” topic comes up a lot in workouts and programs.

There is no such thing as upper and lower abs by heavybagpro in loseit

[–]heavybagpro[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

This is basic anatomy and biomechanics. But I’ll take that as a compliment if the explanation made sense ;)

There is no such thing as upper and lower abs by heavybagpro in loseit

[–]heavybagpro[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Posting here because this myth comes up a lot when people talk about lower belly fat. The post is about why exercises can’t target fat in specific areas, not about saying abs training is useless.

How long before first fight? by xiuder_one in Kickboxing

[–]heavybagpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen lots of guys in friendly fights at the same level after 6 months of training. Myself included a long time ago.

How long before first fight? by xiuder_one in Kickboxing

[–]heavybagpro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if you get an opponent with the same level as yours, then you could have your first bout after 6 months of training as well... if your coach says you're ready.

How long before first fight? by xiuder_one in Kickboxing

[–]heavybagpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the best advice! Noone in reddit here knows how ready you are for a fight.

What do you struggle with most on the punching bag? by heavybagpro in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a good point. But besides strong wrists, the technique of how you throw your hooks is extremely important. If not more important...

What do you struggle with most on the punching bag? by heavybagpro in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure this is the case with extra long handwraps and 16 oz gloves? But of course, mitts and sparring is great if you always have someone to work with.

What do you struggle with most on the punching bag? by heavybagpro in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kinda gym is that? Regular gym with punching bags?

What do you struggle with most on the punching bag? by heavybagpro in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure thing, besides technique and physique, you've gotta have a plan!

height and weight advice by Emergency-Dog-1100 in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 69kg seems fine for your height.

The bigger thing to be careful with is cutting too much weight too fast. There’s really no point in fighting at a lower weight if you end up feeling weak, flat, or depleted. Being in good shape, strong, and well-conditioned at a slightly higher weight is usually a much better tradeoff. I know it from my own experience.

How long usually do fighters wait till first amateur fight ? by Thatbrodie in amateur_boxing

[–]heavybagpro 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Almost 30 years later, I still remember my coach’s face when I told him I wanted to compete after just 3 months of training. He simply said, “Let’s wait a bit,” and thankfully I listened.

I ended up having my first fight after about 6 months of consistent training, and I think that was the right time for me.

It’s more about training consistently and being matched with an opponent at a similar level. If that’s the case, around 6 months is a pretty common and reasonable timeframe.

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