The position of ones’ body is an important first step in learning boxing techniques. One should stand fully upright with legs apart approximately shoulder width with the rear foot a half step behind the lead foot. The proper lead foot for you will depend on whether you are right handed or left handed. Right handed boxers will have their left foot as the lead foot and left handed boxers will have their right foot in front. Toes should be pointed very slightly inward with the bulk of ones’ weight on the lead foot. Arms are raised with the lead fist at eye level about 6-8″ away from the face. The other fist should be at chin level with elbows close to the body. Chin should be down and close to the chest. This body positioning allows for the quick, forceful movements that are inherent to the sport of boxing and offer the greatest protection. Getting into this body stance should be practiced repeatedly until it feels completely natural to the beginning boxer. One should practice the various punches that are most effective in wearing down the opponent.

The “jab” is a common punch used by all boxers. It is a very quick, straight ahead punch in which your body rotates slightly. When the jabbing arm is fully extended toward the target it leaves the shoulder in a position to protect the chin area. The other fist is in a guard position near the chin as well. The “cross” is another powerful strike that comes from the rear hand. It is also a quick. forceful and straight across movement which again results in slight body rotation. In a similar manner to the jab, the alternate hand is protecting the face from counter punches. The “hook” is performed as a semi-circular punch from the lead hand. The arm swings in a horizontal arc toward the opponent. Most hook shots aim for the chin but there can be other target areas as well. In this punch, the lead foot pivots as the rear heel turns outwardly. The “uppercut” is performed with the rear hand as it rises in an upward arc toward its’ intended target. The knees are slightly bent at the beginning of this punch but with the upward motion of the arm, the knees also push upward. This movement adds additional power to the punch. Training for boxing is essential if one desires to gain competence. Punching bags or punching dummies are a great way to help one become proficient at this sport.

Boxing training at home can be a great way to get into shape, test yourself mentally, toughen yourself up and learn to defend yourself, and much more. For all of these reasons, more people are training in boxing today than ever before, and you don’t need to go to an expensive gym to get the job done. Use some basic information and tips to create your own boxing workout routine and you’ll be good to go in no time at all. First, you should know a few basic pieces of equipment that you’ll need to get started boxing training at home. You’ll need a heavy bag and a speed bag, you’ll need boxing gloves and hand wraps, and ideally, you’ll also have a floor length mirror, a round timer, a jump rope and a medicine ball. With these tools, you’ll have a complete setup that you can utilize really effectively and efficiently.

So how should you go about crafting your own boxing workout routine? There are a few different key tips that you can keep in mind. First, you always have to warm up in the beginning of a workout, and that jump rope is a great way to do that. Work up a sweat and then spend a few minutes tackling some basic strength training moves that will continue to get the blood flowing, while also building muscle. Complete a few sets of pushups and situps, and maybe pullups and chinups or other basic moves, and then move onto the actual boxing phase of the boxing workout routine.

This can start out by spending a few rounds shadow boxing, utilizing the floor length mirror to check up on your technique and body movements. Then move onto the heavy bag, and spend at least five rounds working various combinations and staying active on the bag before switching to the speed bag, where you’ll work on your stamina, timing and coordination, and more. Finally, cool down with some more jump rope and you’re all done, a complete boxing workout routine from home.