SPARRING STOMACH

Most boxers look like they have strong stomach muscles, but in reality
they are very weak in this area. Below are a few brief abdominal exercises.
DO ALL UNTIL YOU GET A GOOD BURN!
1. Lay on back, knees up, hands behind head, alternate elbows to knees.
2. Lay on back, knees up, put ankle of one foot on opposite knee, hands behind head, alternate elbows to knee.
Switch ankle and knee positions.
3. Lay flat on back with legs in air at right angle to upper body, alternate elbows to knees.
4. Lay flat on back, bring knees up to chest, legs back to floor.
5. Lay flat on back, elbows behind head, pump legs in bicycle fashion touching elbow to opposite knee.
The medicine ball is a valuable tool in conditioning the stomach. A couple of basic drills follow.
1. Stand back to back with a partner. Plant your legs firmly and rapidly hand the medicine ball off to each other
in a circular fashion. Focus on rotating and twisting at the waist to gain torque in your punches.
2. Hold the medicine ball against your chest while lying on your back. Bend your legs and lie directly in front of
a partner. Sit-up and at the top of the movement throw the medicine ball to your partner. He will mimic your
movement and throw it back.
A more complete guide to medicine ball workouts is provided free of charge with any Ringside Medicine Ball purchase.
Ringside also offers books and videos that expand on the different workouts you can do with the medicine ball.