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Top 3 Explosive Plyometric Exercises to Boost Boxing Performance

3 Explosive Plyometric Exercises to Boost Performance for Boxers and Athletes

If you’re a boxer or athlete looking to level up your performance, plyometric training should be in your rotation. These high-intensity, explosive movements improve fast-twitch muscle response, increase speed, build strength, and enhance full-body coordination.

Whether you’re in the ring, on the field, or on the court, these three exercises will help you develop the kind of power that translates to better performance and quicker reaction time.

1. Pogo Box Hurdles – Build Explosive Leg Power and Footwork

Set up 4–5 plyo boxes in a row, gradually increasing the height. Focus on jumping over each box with minimal ground contact—explode up, reset, and go again. Engage your hips and legs before each jump to generate maximum force.

Why it works:

• Boosts leg and hip explosiveness
• Improves agility and reactive footwork
• Trains fast transitions for in-ring or game-time movement

2. Lateral Jumping Lunges – Strengthen Stability and Lateral Speed

From a deep lunge position, explosively jump sideways into the opposite lunge. Stay low to keep tension on your legs and glutes while controlling your landings. This movement mimics lateral shifts used in defense, footwork, and rapid change-of-direction.

Why it works:

• Develops balance and core control
• Enhances lateral quickness
• Strengthens glutes, quads, and stabilizers

3. Explosive Push-Ups with Forward Jump – Power for Punches and Movement

Start in a push-up position, then launch off the ground, jumping hands and feet forward as your body moves through the air. Reset and repeat. This full-body movement increases upper-body power and core stability—essential for strong, fast punches.

Why it works:

• Builds chest, shoulder, and arm explosiveness
• Engages the core under dynamic stress
• Increases full-body coordination and power


Train for Real Power with TA Boxing 

These explosive plyometric movements are perfect for boxers, football players, hockey players, wrestlers, basketball athletes—anyone who needs to move quickly and strike with power. Add them to your training to increase strength, balance, and begin to build elite-level explosiveness.

Written by:
Thomas Kennedy 
Boxing Coach 

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