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Boxing

A combat sport that develops cardiovascular fitness, coordination, and power through punching combinations, footwork, and defensive movements.

Exercise Overview

Category

Martial Arts

Exercise_Type

Sport Specific

Difficulty_Level

Advanced

Technique

Assume a boxing stance with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands in guard position. Practice punching combinations, footwork, and defensive movements while maintaining proper form and technique.

Starting Position

Begin in a boxing stance with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands in guard position ready for movement and striking.

Finishing Position

Return to the boxing stance after completing training combinations, maintaining the same stance and guard position throughout the session.

Form Cues

Keep your guard up, maintain proper stance, use proper technique, stay light on your feet, breathe rhythmically

Common Mistakes

Dropping guard, poor footwork, improper technique, insufficient conditioning, lack of focus

Progression Tips

Increase training intensity, add advanced combinations, improve conditioning, practice with partners, compete in sparring.

Regression Tips

Focus on basic techniques, improve conditioning, practice shadow boxing, work on fundamentals, build endurance.

Safety Notes

Always use proper protective equipment during sparring. Warm up thoroughly before training. Stop if you experience pain or injury. Train under qualified instruction and follow gym safety protocols.