Best Strength Training Exercises for Boxing

Thruster

Goodtree calls this an explosive movement. Use the squat to power the overhead press. Make one continuous motion instead of two.

Squat-Lunge-Lunge

Goodtree thinks the squat helps boxers go down and up. "Lunges teach balance." Use a mirror to verify your reverse lunge form .

Lateral Shoulder Raise

Punches require strong shoulders. "Don't ego-list on this exercise," Goodtree warns. "Because you're isolating the smaller shoulder muscles, focus on form over weight." 

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Reverse Fly

This boxing activity directly counteracts desk time. Goodtree says our upper and mid-backs are weak. Lift light weight here, too.

Woodchop kneels

Anti-rotation training boosts hits with this core move. Goodtree advises "taking the kneeling woodchop slower than you think you need to, and drawing the ribcage down" during the maneuver.

Dumbbell Plank Pull-Through

Keep your hips facing the ground while your torso rotates to drag the dumbbell. Goodtree advises, "Don't pike your hips." "Pikes lose core engagement."

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