A boxer wants a robust punch. However he additionally wants explosiveness in his lower-body, too.

The extra energy you'll be able to generate out of your legs, hips, and core, the quicker and more durable your punch will finally be, in line with Males’s Well being Coach and two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion Gideon Akande.

That’s why Akande at all times incorporates field jumps into his coaching. The train targets your lower-body fast-twitch muscle tissue and makes you extra athletic—enhancing your efficiency within the ring, on the courtroom, and within the weight room.

Within the video above, Akande demonstrates the best way to maximize your energy and reduce your harm danger throughout a field bounce. Observe his tricks to construct extra energy and stability from launch to touchdown.

When selecting a field, ensure you can comfortably clear it by 6 to 12 inches, recommends Akande. Begin low, and step by step enhance the peak.