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A jab here and the a PUNCH THERE

BOXING IS ALWAYS CONSIDERED AS A MEN’S WORKOUT. BUT THESE EXERCISES ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICAL­LY FOR WOMEN

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Boxing is a whole body workout. Major muscles: Pectorals, shoulders, deltoids, abdominal muscles (core muscles), legs. Minor muscles: biceps, triceps. Basics are very important in boxing we have 4 basic punches — Jab, cross, hook, uppercut. Boxing encourages a healthier lifestyle, which benefits physical and mental stress relief, increases patience, reflexes, courage etc

P ush ups build power and strength in the chest, shoulders, triceps as well as core muscles.

Lie facing down on the ground with your palms on the floor at a shoulder width distance. The balls of your feet should touch the ground.

Push yourself up, keeping your body in a straight line and your elbows pointed to your toes. F or balance, coordinati­on and to strengthen your legs.

Place your right foot forward on the ground, heel first. Lean your body forward so that 70 per cent of your weight is on your front foot. Keep your back and upper body straight.

Continue to move your body forward until your right upper leg (thigh) is parallel to the floor. You may need to bend your hips slightly to stay in this position, but keep your back straight.

Do not to move your right knee past your toes. Your right knee should be positioned directly above your right ankle.

Once in the lunge position, your left (back) knee should also form a 90 degree angle, but your lower leg (shin) will be parallel to the ground while your upper leg (thigh) will be perpendicu­lar to the ground.

While lunging, do the lateral raise (upwards) and when coming back to starting position hands should be down.

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