Jabs and crosses are quicker punches while hooks and uppercuts require a bit more power and movement.
#Back exercises at home series#
Keep in mind that you'll also need wraps and a pair of gloves to protect your hands and wrists if you plan on hitting a bag.Ī boxing workout consists mainly of throwing a series of punches including jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts. If you prefer hitting a heavy bag over shadow boxing, Segura recommends getting a freestanding bag by Everlast and filling the base with water or sand to keep it more stable. "If you add HIIT combinations, you'll need a little more space but essentially everything can be done over a yoga mat." "Out of all the at-home workouts, boxing would be the one that needs the least amount of space, especially if you're solely shadowboxing," Segura says. For a high-impact workout, a punching bag and gloves can also be used.A set of small weights: Segura recommends using the 1.5 lb or 2 lb Egg Weights to get started because they have a single loop that goes around your middle finger to stay in place and fits naturally in the palm of your hand, perfect for shadowboxing.Other equipment you can use to take your boxing workout to the next level includes: You can do a boxing workout just about anywhere - all you really need is a yoga mat.Īngelica Segura, personal trainer, boxer, and co-founder of the boxing studio, MELTprjct, recommends the 5 mm Reversible Mat by Lululemon because of its thick grip that won't slide around, and it's one of the only mats she's seen that doesn't peel over time. Before getting started, you'll want to ensure you're prepared with two things: proper gear for the type of boxing you want to do and a guided workout.
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