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Breathing
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
conditioning
summary
A sharp breath out on each punch and a steady rhythm in between. The cheapest fitness gain in boxing.
steps
- • Throw a slow jab and breathe out sharply through your teeth as the arm extends.
- • Breathe in as the hand returns. One breath out per punch, even in a combination.
- • For a four-punch combination, that is four short breaths out, not one long one.
- • If you finish a round gasping, check whether you were holding your breath rather than blaming your fitness.