Ascending Olympus

Burner02 · 11-23-2005, 08:23 AM

so, you were turning heads then? WAHOO!

is there a boxing club anywhee near where you live? You might want to take a few lessons on how to punch. There is technique involved, and if you do not do it right, you could hurt yourself, especially if you are punching a 70 - 90 lb bag. Get the basics:
Jab, overhand left/right, hook, upper cut. Maybe get a video. Not a fitness video, but an actauly boxing / training video.
http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/boxing_training
http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/buying_a_heavy_bag
http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym.html
http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/how...or_boxing_club
http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/how...boxing_trainer

b_reed23 · 11-23-2005, 01:16 PM

wow...thanks! there are no boxing clubs out here in the sticks

Burner02 · 11-23-2005, 02:16 PM

maybe there are some training videos u can rent from library or buy to watch and show proper technique.

Archangel · 11-23-2005, 07:00 PM

I agree on learning how to punch!!! I used to kickbox (Muay Thai) years ago, so maybe I can show you some stuff!!! Hope you have a GREAT Thanksgiving my Friend!!!

b_reed23 · 11-27-2005, 07:36 PM

Can you give me some pointers archy??

much appreciated!

Devlin · 11-27-2005, 07:41 PM

There are a couple woman at my gym who do some version of kick boxing and they look like they get a good workout. Maybe you could see if anyone at your gym boxes and could give you some pointers.

boilermaker · 11-27-2005, 09:28 PM

How did the deserts go over, B?

Rocco32 · 11-28-2005, 01:45 AM

Hey hon, how are you doing?

Burner02 · 11-28-2005, 08:34 AM

g'morning!

b_reed23 · 11-28-2005, 01:24 PM

hello all!! The Desserts went a little TOO well, I gained 2 pounds over the weekend...it's a good thing I decided to bulk!! hahahaha...

gonna ask around about the boxing thing...my hubby knows the basics, so I should be okay for a little while

chest/shoulders/tris Rep Range
Inc. db bench 30x8, x7, x6
DB bench 30x9, x8
DB fly 15x12, x11 AWSOME squeeze at the top!

single DB military press 20x8, x6
side lats 8x10, x9 (lowered wt so I could get a good squeeze at top of motion)
o/h DB ext. 30x11, x10
single cable pressdown 30x12
standing cable crunch 100x20, x20, x20
reverse crunch x20, x16, x15
dec. situp x20, x20, x20
cable obliques 60x15, x15
total: 201

eliptical, 20 minutes 1.59 miles, nice and easy

I feel like my arms are bigger...haven't really measured yet, but will soon. I am going to try to post pics and measurements every 3 weeks or so to track my progress with my creatine, I definetly feel a bloat..but not really very badly, mostly in my belly (could be the turkey and dressing though

)

Burner02 · 11-28-2005, 01:59 PM

think of all the stored energy u have for the next few workouts!
(again, it's all matter of perspective)

Remember:
Keep your dukes up! (WTF is a duke? and how does that translate to a fist???)

keep your hands up, chin tucked
Does not matter which hand u are gonna strike with, when u throw the punch, snap it back into guard (FAST! Dont give your 'opponent' anything to grab hold of) ((train like u are gonna fight)). ALWAYS keep your hands up! (even if u are not ever gonna fight, perfect practice makes perfect)
When u are punching the bag, aim for 6" past the bag. (if u aim for the bag, u are gonna be too far out, not en effective strike. (only make a small 'pop' when make contact. When u aim 6" behind the bag, you will drive thru the bag. Make a solid THUD. (this is where u HAVE to have wraps. Imagine your body punching into a 70 - 90 lb bag...your wrist is gonna get wrecked!)
Forcefull breathe out when u punch.
Always....step in with your jab.
When u do combos, jab, then do something else: hook, overhand left / right (power hand) upper cut, then jab back out as u step out of range:
ex: jab, jab, overhand, jab out.

oh..and dont forget toget the sound tracks to the Rocky movies to play in the back ground...it's paramount...

Burner02 · 11-28-2005, 02:05 PM

have u seen 'Million Dollar Baby?"
-Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank? great movie; sad ending. if u haven't seen it..rent it...
Watch her move....

Archangel · 11-28-2005, 02:21 PM

Excellent w/o Sister Billie!!! I totally agree with Brother Burner, great descriptions!!!

Burner02 · 11-28-2005, 02:23 PM

thank you....I have all the Rocky movies...

Archangel · 11-28-2005, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

thank you....I have all the Rocky movies...

Me Too!!!

Burner02 · 11-28-2005, 02:42 PM

I have 'Eye of the Tiger' stuck in my head now....

Shae · 11-28-2005, 03:06 PM

Just sending you a good vibe.

gwcaton · 11-28-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

hello all!! The Desserts went a little TOO well, I gained 2 pounds over the weekend...it's a good thing I decided to bulk!! hahahaha...

gonna ask around about the boxing thing...my hubby knows the basics, so I should be okay for a little while

chest/shoulders/tris Rep Range
Inc. db bench 30x8, x7, x6
DB bench 30x9, x8
DB fly 15x12, x11 AWSOME squeeze at the top!

single DB military press 20x8, x6
side lats 8x10, x9 (lowered wt so I could get a good squeeze at top of motion)
o/h DB ext. 30x11, x10
single cable pressdown 30x12
standing cable crunch 100x20, x20, x20
reverse crunch x20, x16, x15
dec. situp x20, x20, x20
cable obliques 60x15, x15
total: 201

eliptical, 20 minutes 1.59 miles, nice and easy

I feel like my arms are bigger...haven't really measured yet, but will soon. I am going to try to post pics and measurements every 3 weeks or so to track my progress with my creatine, I definetly feel a bloat..but not really very badly, mostly in my belly (could be the turkey and dressing though

)

Nice wo Billie !
Don't worry about the Turkey day weight gain , it will dissapear almost as fast as it appeared.

Devlin · 11-28-2005, 07:48 PM

I agree, very nice work out

b_reed23 · 11-29-2005, 12:21 AM

I loved that movie...was very sad, It would be hard to learn "moves" from that movie, I think I am a better "hands on" person

Rocco32 · 11-29-2005, 02:01 AM

Wow, Billie's going to be a boxer

That's awesome your interested in it!!!! I'd love to box, a lot of skill involved in it!

Pylon · 11-29-2005, 07:39 AM

I agree on the wraps...can't be overstated. I've worked my heavy bag with and without them, and would never do it without again.

Also, a great tip from that movie is to hit the bad as it swings away from you, not at you. Try working the heavy bag hard for 3 min, rest 1, then back to work (simulates boxing rounds.)

Burner02 · 11-29-2005, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

I loved that movie...was very sad, It would be hard to learn "moves" from that movie, I think I am a better "hands on" person

well, if u couple that with some instructional videos, you'd be off to a good start.

Burner02 · 11-29-2005, 02:33 PM

here, try this:
http://www.gymcor.com/boxeq.html

Archangel · 11-29-2005, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

I think I am a better "hands on" person

Devlin · 11-29-2005, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

I think I am a better "hands on" person

Wrong thing to say in here

11-23-2005, 08:23 AM	#121
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com so, you were turning heads then? WAHOO! is there a boxing club anywhee near where you live? You might want to take a few lessons on how to punch. There is technique involved, and if you do not do it right, you could hurt yourself, especially if you are punching a 70 - 90 lb bag. Get the basics: Jab, overhand left/right, hook, upper cut. Maybe get a video. Not a fitness video, but an actauly boxing / training video. http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/boxing_training http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/buying_a_heavy_bag http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym.html http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/how...or_boxing_club http://www.how-to-box.com/boxing/how...boxing_trainer
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11-23-2005, 01:16 PM	#122
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,145 Photos: 34	wow...thanks! there are no boxing clubs out here in the sticks
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11-23-2005, 02:16 PM	#123
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	maybe there are some training videos u can rent from library or buy to watch and show proper technique.
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

11-23-2005, 07:00 PM	#124
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	I agree on learning how to punch!!! I used to kickbox (Muay Thai) years ago, so maybe I can show you some stuff!!! Hope you have a GREAT Thanksgiving my Friend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-27-2005, 07:36 PM	#125
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,145 Photos: 34	Can you give me some pointers archy?? much appreciated!
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11-27-2005, 07:41 PM	#126
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	There are a couple woman at my gym who do some version of kick boxing and they look like they get a good workout. Maybe you could see if anyone at your gym boxes and could give you some pointers.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-27-2005, 09:28 PM	#127
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11-28-2005, 01:45 AM	#128
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11-28-2005, 08:34 AM	#129
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	g'morning!
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11-28-2005, 01:24 PM	#130
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,145 Photos: 34	hello all!! The Desserts went a little TOO well, I gained 2 pounds over the weekend...it's a good thing I decided to bulk!! hahahaha... gonna ask around about the boxing thing...my hubby knows the basics, so I should be okay for a little while chest/shoulders/tris Rep Range Inc. db bench 30x8, x7, x6 DB bench 30x9, x8 DB fly 15x12, x11 AWSOME squeeze at the top! single DB military press 20x8, x6 side lats 8x10, x9 (lowered wt so I could get a good squeeze at top of motion) o/h DB ext. 30x11, x10 single cable pressdown 30x12 standing cable crunch 100x20, x20, x20 reverse crunch x20, x16, x15 dec. situp x20, x20, x20 cable obliques 60x15, x15 total: 201 eliptical, 20 minutes 1.59 miles, nice and easy I feel like my arms are bigger...haven't really measured yet, but will soon. I am going to try to post pics and measurements every 3 weeks or so to track my progress with my creatine, I definetly feel a bloat..but not really very badly, mostly in my belly (could be the turkey and dressing though )
	My Journal!

11-28-2005, 01:59 PM	#131
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	think of all the stored energy u have for the next few workouts! (again, it's all matter of perspective) Remember: Keep your dukes up! (WTF is a duke? and how does that translate to a fist???) keep your hands up, chin tucked Does not matter which hand u are gonna strike with, when u throw the punch, snap it back into guard (FAST! Dont give your 'opponent' anything to grab hold of) ((train like u are gonna fight)). ALWAYS keep your hands up! (even if u are not ever gonna fight, perfect practice makes perfect) When u are punching the bag, aim for 6" past the bag. (if u aim for the bag, u are gonna be too far out, not en effective strike. (only make a small 'pop' when make contact. When u aim 6" behind the bag, you will drive thru the bag. Make a solid THUD. (this is where u HAVE to have wraps. Imagine your body punching into a 70 - 90 lb bag...your wrist is gonna get wrecked!) Forcefull breathe out when u punch. Always....step in with your jab. When u do combos, jab, then do something else: hook, overhand left / right (power hand) upper cut, then jab back out as u step out of range: ex: jab, jab, overhand, jab out. oh..and dont forget toget the sound tracks to the Rocky movies to play in the back ground...it's paramount...
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

11-28-2005, 02:05 PM	#132
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	have u seen 'Million Dollar Baby?" -Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank? great movie; sad ending. if u haven't seen it..rent it... Watch her move....
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

11-28-2005, 02:21 PM	#133
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Excellent w/o Sister Billie!!! I totally agree with Brother Burner, great descriptions!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-28-2005, 02:23 PM	#134
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	thank you....I have all the Rocky movies...
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

11-28-2005, 02:42 PM	#136
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	I have 'Eye of the Tiger' stuck in my head now....
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

11-28-2005, 03:06 PM	#137
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11-28-2005, 07:48 PM	#139
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	I agree, very nice work out
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-29-2005, 12:21 AM	#140
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,145 Photos: 34	I loved that movie...was very sad, It would be hard to learn "moves" from that movie, I think I am a better "hands on" person
	My Journal!

11-29-2005, 02:01 AM	#141
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Wow, Billie's going to be a boxer That's awesome your interested in it!!!! I'd love to box, a lot of skill involved in it!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

11-29-2005, 07:39 AM	#142
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	I agree on the wraps...can't be overstated. I've worked my heavy bag with and without them, and would never do it without again. Also, a great tip from that movie is to hit the bad as it swings away from you, not at you. Try working the heavy bag hard for 3 min, rest 1, then back to work (simulates boxing rounds.)
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11-29-2005, 02:33 PM	#144
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	here, try this: http://www.gymcor.com/boxeq.html
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed