CHICO_PERUANO

heyy im neww here and i wanna ask if it is bad to shadowbox for a long period of time.. I find myself doing it for an hour...and my elbow joint is sore too....so 1, is it bad to overdo it? 2, how do you recover from soreness of your arms and wrists?

Emoore

Are you locking out your arm at the end of your punch?

Brooklyn Rican

First thing is...you shouldn't be shadow boxing for an hour. Nobody shadow boxes for an hour and i'm pretty dissapointed in you emoore for not saying that. I read this post and didn't wanna say anything but i have to..you shouldn't be shadow boxing for an hour thats not a workout. Shadow boxing gets you loose. You should be shadow boxing for 2-3 rounds.

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Emoore

Sorry man, I been at this less than a month. Just trying to think of things that might cause pain to the elbow.

Brooklyn Rican

No problem man just was shocked you didn't bring up how he's been shadow boxing for hours in a day thats pretty ridiculous

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Balistik

I agree with BR you shouldn't shadowbox for more than 6 rounds.

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BoxingManiac

Shadowbox for 5 rounds with 5 pound barbells, and you should be getting a workout that is not as damaging.

Brooklyn Rican

You shouldn't be shadow boxing with weights no heavier than 3 pounds

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BoxingManiac

Trust me it really helps your speed. I got hands faster than lightning.

Brooklyn Rican

Its not good for your wrist

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