We've all seen videos where a Thai hits and breaks iron bars… DON'T DO THIS! Instead, follow these tips to strengthen your shins while preserving them.
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Why strengthen your shins for Thai boxing?
In Thai boxing having concrete shins is very important! Indeed, in combat sports with feet fists but especially in Boxing Thai , it is very important to have shins strong and resistant . With hardened kicks you will be able to better counter the kicks and also put more efficient kicks. To knock an opponent out of a kick, you obviously need reinforced shins .
You got it: having strong shins can make all the difference in a Muay Thai fight: in terms of the shots you go send but also for blocking kicks.
In the art of the eight limbs ( Muay Thai ), putting on good kicks is one of the main things we are taught in a club. The reason: the kicks in Muay Thai are among the most formidable weapons that a nak muay (fighter of Muay Thai < / b>) disposes.
So rolling iron bars, or hitting wood, is it really effective in strengthening your shins ? NO!
WARNING: DO NOT FOLLOW ALL THE ADVICE YOU FIND ON THE INTERNET
On the internet a lot of people will tell you to strengthen your shins by rolling glass bottles or even banging on iron bars, do not listen to them! To strengthen your shins you don't need to put yourself in danger. Remember that if you are a boxer practicing Thai boxing , your shins are one of your main tools and therefore you need to take care of them.
Using techniques (like rolling a glass bottle) will just kill your nerve endings, but your bone hasn't been strengthened at all. To strengthen your shins you simply have to "break" your fibers which will allow more and more bone to be rebuilt by non-dangerous methods. Using dangerous techniques can even make your shins more fragile .
Either way, with safe methods you can strengthen your shins and make them less sensitive to pain.
So how do you effectively strengthen your shins?
Here are the good ways to strengthen your shins.
The most effective method to strengthen your shins is still the punching bag.
STRENGTHEN YOUR TIBIAS WITH THE PUNCHING BAG:
Working with the punching bag is one of the best ways to strengthen your shins for Thai boxing . Having a good punching bag (not very hard either) is great for strengthening your shins . The great thing about a punching bag is that you can hit as hard as you want! However, still favor technique over strength. In combat sports, strength follows your technique.
If you have a hitting bag at your disposal then you have the option of having shins like Buakaw ! Indeed, program in your sessions 50 kicks per leg and little by little you will feel your shins getting stronger .
When you type with the punching bag (in low kick, middle, ect) type well with your shin.You can time and do for example 2 minutes per leg or 100 kicks per leg
Target different parts of the shins and vary your kicks, it is a constant work.
Remember that the key to success is repetition. Professional Muay Thai practitioners do kicks for years and years before becoming expert in kicking and having concrete steel.
STRENGTHEN YOUR TIBIAS BY LIFTING LOADS:
Lifting loads will strengthen your shins . It’s just about bodybuilding. Being able to combine strength training and muay thai is a great combo. Strength training increases bone density and is therefore beneficial for Thai boxing and especially for your shins .
By practicing exercises like squats, you will be able to develop and strengthen your shins .
STRENGTHEN YOUR TIBIAS WITH STROKES:
Nothing better than practice! Sparrings can help you strengthen your shins . This is obviously light sparring, especially if you are just starting out. But you can also just do a two-man kick exercise. With your partner, you can take turns doing low kicks to strengthen your shins . Do not hit too hard or you could injure yourself! This is a very good psychological and muscular exercise: your muscles harden and you learn to take it as you get used to the impacts.
Getting used to the pain is one of the good exercises for your shins .
You need your body to get used to it, so you have to go gradually. This way you will be less sensitive to pain. Also, remember to warm up well before you start your workouts. Thanks to daily and regular work you will succeed in strengthening and hardening your shins . It's all a matter of consistency.
To strengthen your shins, combine these 3 methods and you will have the same shins as those of Buakaw!
In conclusion, if you want to strengthen your shins you must use them: by hitting a punching bag or by lifting weights. Do not neglect your feelings, if an exercise gives you pain, do not force! by wanting to strengthen your shins don't hurt yourself.
Know that even the most experienced practitioners like Saenchai or Buakaw feel pain. Remember we are human beings! So yes you can strengthen your shins but above all you must learn not to take a hit. As they say: touch without being touched.
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In the same theme, find our article " Why Muay Thai is ideal for developing your body? ".
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