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Top 3 Core Exercises for Boxers to Build Max Strength and Stability

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3 Effective Core Exercises to Add to Your Training

When it comes to boxing and athletic performance, a strong core is non-negotiable. Core strength is essential to your body control, it improves balance, and increases your rotational power production. Whether you’re in the ring, on the field or on the ice, these three core exercises will help you develop a strong, reliable and powerful mid-section.

1. Overhead Kettlebell Sit-Ups

A powerful movement that challenges your entire core while improving shoulder stability. Holding a kettlebell overhead while performing a sit-up builds shoulder strength and forces you to keep your core engaged throughout the movement.

How to Perform: Lie on your back with your legs straight. Hold a kettlebell overhead with a single arm extended with the bottom of the bell on your wrist. Perform a sit-up while keeping the weight steady overhead (do not bend at the elbow). Control the descent back to the starting position and repeat – 7 reps each arm, 4 sets.

Benefits: Builds core stability, improves shoulder strength, and enhances posture under load.

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2. Full Body Crunches

One of the best core workouts for athletes to target both the upper and lower abdomen while engaging the hips and improving full body coordination. These crunches are essential for full body synergy while producing power from the mid-section.

How to Perform: Start lying flat with arms and legs extended. Simultaneously lift your upper body and legs to meet in the middle (like an accordion). Return with control and repeat – 10 to 15 reps, 4 sets.

Benefits: Enhances core control, improves explosiveness, and builds functional strength of the core, hip flexors and lower back.

3. Plank Roller Roll-outs

A challenging core exercise for boxing strength training, roll-outs target the deep stabilizers of the core while also engaging shoulders and lats.

How to Perform: Begin in a plank position with forearms on a sturdy foam roller. Roll forward slowly while maintaining a tight core. Roll back to the starting position without arching your back – 10 to 12 reps, 4 sets.

Benefits: Develops anti-extension core strength, improves full-body control, and helps prevent injuries.

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Add these core exercises to your training routine to build a powerful, functional core. Whether you’re a competitive fighter or athlete or just training to stay sharp, these movements will help you stay strong and explosive.

Written by:
Thomas Kennedy 
Boxing Coach 

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