Boxing Mits

These exercises are not suitable for beginners.

Working with a partner, a number of combinations of exercise can be performed using boxing gloves and contact mitts.

Lie on a mat, feet flat on the floor, legs bent with your partner standing at your feet, their hands just above your knees.

As you sit up, aim to punch each contact mitt. You may want to hit each mitt together, double punch, a cross over left - right combination, or a desired combination of your own.

Whichever action you take, look at keeping your abs contracted throughout, if you sit-up to far, you will release the tension in your abs.

Your partner should look at the position of the mitts to work all areas of your abdominal muscles; these can be close to your knees, high over your chest, out to your sides high (good for oblique - right hook to left side), low to your sides (right jab to right side).
 

 

As you become stronger, look at working for a series of punches, they don't need to be the same, for example; 4 double punches then 8 left - right cross over, before returning back down towards the floor.

If you don't have any gloves and mits, the same actions can be performed, however focus on just touching your partner's hands. (Always remove dangerous jewelry).

Intermediates and Advanced, aim to work communicate with your partner, ideally working each set for a given time period. Intermediates 2 - 3 sets of 30 - 45 seconds advanced 2 - 3 sets of 40 - 60 seconds.

Focus on keeping all the movements smooth; avoid excessive jerking as you lower and return.