A strong core is important in boxing because it helps strengthen your punches.

Here’s a 10 minute boxing-inspired core workout from a BoxUnion trainer.

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It feels right to me that our final four episodes ofTrainer of the Month Clubin 2020 are boxing-centered.

Because A)who doesnt feel like punching everything after this year?

And B) I am extremely into a man who boxes.

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But Ill settle for not looking like a total idiot.

Youll get core-strengthening benefits whichever you choose.

Keep scrolling for the workout.

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Try this 10-minute boxing-inspired core workout

1.

Boxer sit-ups (jab cross):Sit down with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.

Flutter kicks:Lay down with your arms up toward the ceiling.

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Lift your head and shoulders off the ground, then raise your feet about six inches.

Plank fly:Get to the top of your plank, resting on your elbows.

Do the same with the other arm.

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For a modification, go down to your knees.

Punch as though someone is facing you and youre aiming for their jaw.

Repeat with the other arm, then lower yourself back down.

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Flutter kicks:The same as movement two.

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Push-ups:Get to the top of your plank, then lower your body down to the ground.

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Your elbows should stay close to your body and go back toward your hips.

Push yourself back up.

verify to twist your shoulders and keep your eyes on the hand that is punching.

For an extra challenge, you’re free to raise your feet off of the ground.

Heel taps:Lay down on your back with your knees bent upward.

Raise your shoulders off the ground.

Straighten your arms down your sides and hover them slightly off of the ground, palms up.

Touch your right hand to your right heel, and then your left hand to your left heel.

Continue alternating back and forth.

Push-ups:The same as movement six.

There should be a straight line from the tip of your head to your toes.

If you gotta modify, drop your right knee down to the ground.

To modify, only lift your left leg.

Side plank dip-to-twist (left):Do movement 10 but with your left side.

Oblique V-ups (left):Do movement 11 but on your left side.

Low plank oblique twist:Get into a low plank position, resting your forearms on the ground.

Move your hips down on your right side, then lift them up and over onto your left side.

Keep moving from side to side.

Mountain climbers:Get into a high plank position.

Bring your right knee toward your right elbow, and then reach it back out to plank position.

Do the same with your left leg.

Continue alternating, moving quickly.

Watch the video to get the full details of this core workout.

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