Shadow boxing
Also called boxing in the air, air boxing
- Works
- Heart and lungs · cardiovascular system
- Front of the shoulder · anterior deltoid
- Sides of the trunk · internal and external obliques
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand with one foot in front of the other, knees soft, hands up by your face.
Steps
- Throw straight punches forward, one hand after the other.
- Turn your body a little with each punch.
- Bring each hand straight back to your face.
- Keep moving your feet lightly.
Breathing
Breathe out sharply with each punch.
Where you feel it
In your shoulders, the sides of your trunk and your breathing.
Common mistakes
- Locking the elbows hard at the end of a punch.
- Dropping the hands between punches.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if your elbows or shoulders ache.