How to do Shadow Boxing for Beginners | Why Boxers Shadow Box

Tony Jeffries shows how to do shadow boxing for beginners. Just about every boxer out there does shadowboxing. You can do it just about anywhere, including within the comfort of your own home. The reasons why they do it include the following.

#1 it’s a great extension to warm up the specific muscles you will use in that boxing session.
#2 it’s great for fighters visualizing an opponent.
#3 Great for working on bad habits such as putting your hands down when boxing.
#4 it’s a great workout.

Shadowboxing can seem really weird for the beginners since you are literally punching the air. Lots of people wonder whether shadow boxing is good for a workout or not. Others are curious about how to do shadowboxing and whether it can be done at home. For this reason, I have put together this video that clearly explains and demonstrates, how and why you should do shadowboxing.

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My name is Tony Jeffries, Olympic medalist and undefeated professional boxer. I am now co-owner of Box 'N Burn, two boxing fitness gyms in Los Angeles, as well as the Box 'N Burn Academy where we train professional boxing trainers. This is why and how boxers shadowbox for boxing.

When you shadowbox, it is very important to concentrate on always having a good form. Keep your hands up high and throw punches realistically as if something is actually in front of your head. Focus on perfecting your boxing technique above everything else.

If you are a beginner, it could feel really awkward at first. However, the more you shadowbox, the easier it becomes. When shadowboxing always choose s few areas to work on such as your boxing stance, footwork, pinches, combinations and defense.

Through the video, I will demonstrate how you can shadowbox with a concentration on footwork and defense. I will also show you a punches and defense example.

Feint and attack concentration is another example of shadow boxing we will go over in this video. We will finish with a high intensity concentration example. This one will really get your heart pumping and prove to be a great workout.

As you shadowbox, start slow, get comfortable and then you can move on to high intensity shadowboxing. Practice makes perfect holds true to shadowboxing as well, so don’t quit because you couldn’t get your form right the first time.

Whether you are boxing for fighting or fitness, shadowboxing is a must-have training session. This is largely because it will surely turn you into a better boxer and helps you achieve your fitness goals.

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[Tony_Jeffries]

The more you do this the easier it becomes

[MegaBK]

I'm a boxing coach and this guy is absolutely brilliant!!

[midget]

Really great channel, just straight to the point and good tips! My grandma isn’t gonna be ready for this!

[integritysview]

Gold medalist and the mma guys have millions of views. This guy needs more recognition. Ty for the video I subscribed. Need some help. Cheers.

[TheSelva]

I noticed that in shadow boxing we tend to focus more on stance, foootwork and technique rather than power ..it helps you a lot than using a bag ..

[elindioedwards]

Beautiful technique. I really enjoy watching pros working out. Great channel.

[reynaldogarcia]

It's amazing how you immediately start sweating! Great vid!

[lugi]

I'm quite young and I'm a very new to boxing started about a week ago and I have to say, love your videos and so far they've made me more confident and less anxious about training boxing. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for all those videos!

[francisguirigay]

This dude sounds like a viking! Thanks for your great vids!

[rowhill]

Just checked my phone after a 3 rd. Shadow boxing session in my basement gym. It is one of the best things to work on to improve your boxing tempo. 👍🥊🇺🇸🇬🇧

[aaronjacobfox]

I will do shadow boxing because i need to defend my family. Im the only male in the house, papa is gone, i will protect my mom, even if it means losing my own life.

[kylec]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. This channel is such an awesome resource for us who are learning the great sport of boxing.

[maranathashalom]

I recently stopped smoking weed and for the first time ever at almost age 30 started taking workouts serious. In between reps I started shadow boxing for some reason, it just came natural. I don't know much about boxing, but I do it in a way that feels healthy for muscles and joints and feels realistic, like turning in your leg for balance and stuff. It just came to my mind, that there's probably youtube tutorials on how to properly shadow box, so I can implement it into my workout routine fully. Cheers for the tips and your great attitude lad! :)

[heth]

2 time regional kickboxing and bodybuilding champion and this bloke still helped me, tipper mate

[lucng]

This Guy is the no nonsense guy on youtube !! Very straight to the point and in plan english.
No fancy BS.
So informative

[batanguenongulaga]

Thank you for this lesson Tony! It really helps me to shadow box easily. 👍

[bluex]

This should be taught in every school. So many people out there don't know how to throw hands.

Not only is it good physically but also mentally.

[kideoseducare]

Let's just appreciate that his doing this for free thanks man

[kenneth]

Very good and clear explanation thanks I will be tuning into more of your workouts keep up the good work.

[moiz]

Mr Tony, you’re my new official boxing coach from today till forever