Underwater routine?

Question

I never thought about it until recently. I mean, I would occasionally strike here and there, but is it a great training tool? Can someone give me a good routine?

Answer 1

I do training like this in the gym pool as a cool down and resistance regimen after lifting.

I'll get in water, approx 4 feet deep, and practice standing knees, forward stomp kicks, and some basic upper body strikes for 30 mns or so....and then do some swimming.

Is it a great tool? It all depends on the person I suppose, but I've noticed it's given me some harder percussion on a heavy bag.

It doesn't increase speed, but it will help to build the mobilizer muscle groups without bulking up for harder strikes as you're working through constant resistance.

Answer 2

If you know any martial art forms practice those. But I strongly recomend that you do Tai Chi underwater because it would probably work better because of the lack of fast action and the natural smooth movements. Good Luck!

Answer 3

yes, take two pieces if Pine wood and put them in the water with you. Try and secure them to your fist someway and then practice reverse punches under the water using the wood as a resistance against you this will help build strength and speed, you can do this with all your strikes and even kicks underwater.

Water resistance is great for building up your strikes and kicks. if you can move fast in water than you will move faster out of it naturally. I used to love to practise spar with my mates in the water as well.

swimming itself is naturally a great way to exercise for your fitness of your heart, lungs and muscles.