Best of Unleashed 2023

"It's amazing how physically exhausting it can be to do nothing."

Always be training, creating, building - never stand still.

One hit at a time, one post at a time, one video at a time. On a long enough timeline you'll build a body of work, something of value.

Consistency and repetition.

Welcome to the first best of Unleashed 2023. Complication of best posts, videos, courses and more.

This Best of Unleashed 2023 includes:

Top 5 Most Popular Published Blog Posts
Top 3 Most Viewed Videos on YouTube
Top 32 X (Twitter) Posts on Training
Top 8 X (Twitter) Posts on Fighting
Top 9 X (Twitter) Posts on Mindset

Most Popular Fight Training Course

In 2023 I released 2 fight training courses. The most popular and most bought course was "Fight Training: Striking Fundamentals Vol.1 (Fundamental Four)".

Top 32 Posts on Training from X (Twitter)

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Train urself to throw at high intensity near 100% speed & power while maintaining good technique & body position

Wrist/fist have to withstand impact to punch without gloves/wraps

Drill is 1min: 10-15sec all out, rest remainder of 1min. Repeat next min. 10-20min. Technical brawl pic.twitter.com/H4gF18Cb72
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) April 29, 2023

Shadow Box is where you train technique, footwork, speed

Then you train it on the bag, hitting something solid. Putting it all together - distance, footwork, speed, power, precision

How you train one thing is how you train everything. Bring the same intensity. No half measures. pic.twitter.com/nTejShShnf
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) April 22, 2023

Found this wrestling training video of kids in Georgia. Many great ideas and movements you can start to implement. Few can be done solo with a heavy bag. pic.twitter.com/R1yDiYiq9d
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) August 6, 2023

Be methodical about how you throw. Snap your punches. Do damage.

Jab > Cross is one of the fundamental combinations to master. Simple yet effective.

You then add layers w/footwork and additional strikes. Jab > Cross > Angle > Cross.

Drill, drill and drill more. It never stops. pic.twitter.com/A1hYQauPWC
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) June 23, 2023

4 Fundamental Strikes You Need to Master

Jab
Cross
Lead Hook
Rear Uppercut

These are the essential 4

Each can be used offensively or defensively and w/unlimited combinations & variations

But at first you need to isolate & drill

And u never stop drilling them

THREAD.. pic.twitter.com/J0QXawAG04
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) July 18, 2023

It’s not just hands you have to keep UP but also keep your chin DOWN. Hands up, chin down. Drill this with tennis ball to hold by your chin. Although you can use anything. Will make you conscious of hands up/chin down. Make sure in same session to throw without training wheels. pic.twitter.com/N9GWg3DFHU
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) June 2, 2023

Timing, precision, speed. Secret to beating power. If you want to train speed you need to do double end tennis ball. You’ll miss more than you hit. Snap ur punches, time the hit, deliver on target. As fast as punch goes out, it returns. Speed bags are good but this is next level. pic.twitter.com/rTVgHhk8zF
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 13, 2023

The fundamental Jab > Jab > Cross will put most people out. Often times this is the only combo you will ever need. pic.twitter.com/jgNOPsswUJ
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 21, 2023

There is no difference between shadow box to bag to pads to sparring to fighting

Combos are same. Flow, pacing, rhythm stays same. Intensity, snap, speed, power are same

How you execute in one is how you'll execute in another

Combos:
Jab > Lead High RH
Cross > Rear High RH pic.twitter.com/KWftFmh7Qx
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 27, 2023

Working Mayweather flow drills on the bag. Great way to train being loose & work on exploding from flow.

Simply flow & touch the bag without any speed or power then periodically on certain strikes - explode, torque and rotate with speed and with power.

Relaxation & tension. pic.twitter.com/VmZnHlZ7ok
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) July 16, 2023

Keep this in mind next time you drill.

“Slow it down. Go through all the motions. Get the correct mechanics down. Technique first, speed second, power is in the back pocket for ya.” pic.twitter.com/7Q4BMndxVR
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) July 28, 2023

If you keep your chin up & hands down as you strike, it’s just a matter of time until you are put to sleep.

Biggest mistake is not bringing your hands back to your chin when striking.

Breakdown of old school boxing drill to imprint Chin Down, Hands Up into your muscle memory. pic.twitter.com/yWdBVH8Q0J
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) August 28, 2023

Training power like overhands need be combined w/jabs. Jab is setup strike. Before you land w/power, throw a jab

It will: gauge distance, make them react, set up power shot

Use footwork
In/Out
Double up on jab
Lower levels
Switch stances
Lead w/jab & leave w/jab

Jab > Overhand pic.twitter.com/BHXY9PrR1g
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 6, 2023

Speed will beat power, every time.

But how do you begin to develop punch speed that everyone wants?

I will tell you the principles you need to begin developing unbelievable punch speed.

Full video and breakdown:https://t.co/KX57ufLV35 pic.twitter.com/6NsWYIHS9r
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) June 11, 2023

Shoulder bump in clinch is not used often enough still. You can do serious damage in extremely short distance & create space to land elbows. Expected to see more after Conor fight against Cowboy from few years ago. But still underutilized. Slow movement down before you speed up. pic.twitter.com/UGQXxxfUXP
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) June 17, 2023

Fight cardio. 20min total. Just 1 movement. KB snatch.

1min snatches non-stop, alternate when needed within 1min then 1min rest. Repeat for 10 rounds.

Weight was 50lbs. 1/3 of BW.

Make sure you’ve also hit your drilling before this for 15-25min.

Simple but not easy. pic.twitter.com/h9BbTO39mF
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 28, 2023

Want to build up killer grip and upper body? Do rope climbs. Rope climbing is a lost exercise. Near impossible to find this in gyms or playgrounds. But if you have a pullup bar and battling rope then you can start climbing rope. pic.twitter.com/dboo5jQ4ty
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 15, 2023

Movement is only thing that will get you out of lethargic, sluggish state. Start w/light boxers footwork bounce. Shift right to left, left to right. Intro footwork. Visualize. Move forward, back, lateral. Few min of this you want to start throwing & training. Movement is the key. pic.twitter.com/ieuUeUUBK0
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) June 14, 2023

FUNDAMENTALS are all you have. They are your everything.

Develop muscle memory to execute them anytime, anyplace. Whether you're on brink of KO or woken up from deep sleep. You must execute the fundamentals.

Striking fundamentals are:

▪️Jab
▪️Cross
▪️Lead Hook
▪️Rear Uppercut pic.twitter.com/V8zKkSj7HX
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) July 8, 2023

Walking Zercher lunges. One of the best leg exercises. Not fun but will make you pick people up a lot easier. pic.twitter.com/i7YlmSjw6F
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 16, 2023

Go low. Kick high. Target the body then bring it to the head. This shit fucking works. Cheat code. pic.twitter.com/QJAytuDHxZ
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) July 30, 2023

Don't load up on hooks. You leave yourself open.

Many don't twist & torque on body when throwing lead hook. You need to rotate entire body as well as feet.

Don't move ur fist past centerline & open yourself up for counter.

Watch this for proper lead head hook body mechanics... pic.twitter.com/oVSAWHMzy7
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 8, 2023

Train your neck. Make it harder to KO or choke you. Supplemental work with neck harness. pic.twitter.com/D5QTKwfrqn
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) August 9, 2023

Punching power starts from the ground up. From the torque and the twist of your legs and hips. Then spreads to your upper body and arm. The hand is just the delivery mechanism. This has to be trained until it is muscle memory and natural. pic.twitter.com/r1zYKLBoAc
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 28, 2023

You will level 99% those you come across. If you master the basics: jab, cross, lead hook, rear uppercut. W/footwork, head movement & constant pressure - you’ll become a killer. You don’t need much - fundamentals, pressure, cardio is enough to win fights: https://t.co/4hjTTKM4QX pic.twitter.com/2Qotvr6NXB
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) November 5, 2023

Where the hell is the liver and how do you target it while working the heavy bag? pic.twitter.com/euQaKoQxNy
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) December 7, 2023

Stop doing palm-down pushups and start doing knuckle down pushups.

Great way to begin strengthening your wrist, first and knuckle to punch without gloves.

There is a level of progression you should apply and few tips to implement...

Full Breakdown: https://t.co/Lc8CmJJXvj pic.twitter.com/hPt5PqlmM8
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 10, 2023

You need to hold and squeeze more. Not enough Isometrics. Use a heavy bag. Hold, squeeze the bag for time. Don’t stand still, walk around with it. Change grip. The heavier the bag the better. Do a set with the head on both sides. Do this at the end of your training as a finisher. pic.twitter.com/KmVYgL0lnB
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 3, 2023

No one wants to train cardio. I scroll & scroll & don’t see fight cardio work. Cardio work is essential. But no1 wants to do it for 1 reason & 1 reason only-it sucks. Most would rather lift weights, rest between sets, haphazardly hit the bag until they get tired to rest some more
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) May 31, 2023

Gymnastics is the best supplemental work you can do to benefit your fighting ability. Rolled and sparred with few who had background in gymnastics and they had the best functional strength to explode and squeeze that most only dream of. https://t.co/sF1iheor5m
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 23, 2023

The goal is to be able to throw at 90%-100% full power/speed. Aggressive, violent yet controlled - technical brawling

Nothing fancy but fundamentals: jabs, crosses, hooks, uppercuts combined w/head movement & footwork

Drill is 10sec at 90%-100% rest for 50sec
Repeat 10-20rounds pic.twitter.com/a39rTqCwIa
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) September 2, 2023

One single, simple pivot to the outside will change everything. It's the smallest adjustments and tweaks that create the win. pic.twitter.com/nFWYHoFMPW
— Alexandrovich Unleashed (@ImAlexandrovich) August 13, 2023

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