Need a break from burpees, jump squats, and mountain climbers?

This 20-minute HIIT boxing workout is a novel way to raise your BPMs.

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I love doing HIIT workouts and 20 minutes is really all you need.

Its super efficient, super effective, and super fun.

Scroll down for your 20-minute HIIT boxing workout

Round 1:

1.

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Boxers stance:Come to standing with your feet a little more than hips width distance apart.

If youre right-handed, step your right foot back; if youre left-handed, step your left foot back.

Bend your elbows to bring those fists up right in front of your face.

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Practice punching forward with both your dominant (cross) and non-dominant hand (jab).

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ensure youre not leaning forward or back.

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Uppercut:Once more, pivot your back foot forward while dropping your knee.

At the same time, hook your dominant arm vertically so you could hit your imaginary opponents jaw.

Protect your face, touch your non-dominant foot to your dominant one, and come back to your stance.

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boxing instructor with Rumble

Imagine that someones throwing punchesand you should probably get out of the way.

Cross cross:Pivot from foot to foot to practice your crosses on both sides.

Pretend like youre hitting someones right and left cheekbones as you do so.

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Watch the full video for all seven rounds of class.

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