BOXING TRAINING: HOW TO PROGRESS IN 10 STEPS?

The first thing to do is to join a boxing club and take classes. The goal is to learn the basics from an expert in the discipline.

This is especially important at this stage of your training. Starting a sport with shaky foundations will disrupt the rest of your training. It’s best to solidify your foundations before tackling building your boxing.

YOU WILL BE DETERMINED

During your years at the boxing club, be diligent. Follow all the courses offered diligently. These workouts will also test your determination .

As a reminder, boxing is a demanding sport. It can be practiced by anyone, of course, but to hope to perform at a higher level, you will need to focus closely on your training.

YOU WILL MAKE MISTAKES

Furthermore, it’s an opportunity to make mistakes. Under the watchful eye of an expert instructor, you’ll receive guidance and progress more easily in boxing classes.

Your coach analyzes your flaws and works with you to improve your strengths (and strengthen your weaknesses).

YOU WILL TAKE A STEP BACK

But to get there, you’ll make mistakes. You’ll learn to unlearn bad fighting reflexes. And you’ll benefit from your coach’s experience to analyze your boxing style together. The goal is to maximize your potential 💪.

TOGETHER YOU WILL PROGRESS

Of course, learning boxing should be done in line with your own goals. If you’re boxing for fun, you’ll mainly aim to exercise or stay in shape.

Keep in mind that combat sports aren’t solo sports. You’ll find it easier to motivate each other. And above all, boxing classes are perfect for encouraging each other.

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HOW TO TRAIN BOXING ALONE?

BODYBUILDING

Strength training is the first step in preparing you for boxing. It’s essential to strengthen your body.

You can practice it using several pieces of equipment:

Dumbbells : mainly arm work: biceps, triceps and shoulders.

Pull-up bar : to work your back muscles. There are pull-up bar models that clip onto your door frame.

Resistance bands : the latest trendy tool. Resistance bands are practical because they are versatile: pulley exercises for the chest, lifting for the biceps, increased resistance on push-ups, etc.

Abdominal Wheel : As its name suggests, the wheel works your abdominal muscles. Be careful when performing this exercise. Many beginners compensate by arching their backs (which weakens the lower back). We recommend Alex Levand’s video to help you master this bodybuilding equipment.

Bodyweight : The simplest form of strength training. You’ll only need your body and a few accessories (a dip chair, a stair step, or a lat bar, among others). Some of the most well-known and useful exercises for boxing include push-ups, diamond push-ups, burpees, mountain climbers, planks, squats, dynamic alternating lunges, and more.

CARDIO TRAINING

Cardio is essential for lasting boxing workouts . Especially during sparring rounds.

We don’t necessarily realize it, but boxing, dodging, defending yourself (and staying focused) for several minutes is a breathtaking exercise.

In English boxing, for example, fighters fight 12 rounds of three minutes each, with a minute of rest in between.