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Get a fighter’s physique: Workout 2

Whip your body into boxing shape by hitting both your upper and lower bodies.

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If you want to get the physique of a boxer, you need to do more than just hit a heavy bag.

While working out your arms is definitely a good idea, you’ll want to do a variety of workouts that hit your core and lower body as well. Surviving in the ring requires an athlete’s stamina, and these exercises will help you with that goal as well.

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Directions

Perform the exercise pairs (marked A and B) as alternating sets, resting the prescribed amount of time between each set. Perform the rest of the exercises in order. For weight, use the heaviest weight you can handle while still being able to complete all the sets.

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Today's Workout

Get a fighter's physique: Workout 2

Exercise
Equipment
Sets
Reps
Rest
Exercise 1 of 5

Deadlift

Equipment
Barbell
Sets
8
Reps
3
Rest
90-120 sec.
Exercise 2 of 5

Jumping Lunge

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
3
Reps
8
Rest
20 sec.
Exercise 3 of 5

Bentover Lateral Raise

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
3
Reps
8
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 4 of 5

Lateral Band Walk

Equipment
Resistance Band
Sets
3
Reps
8
Rest
30 sec.
Exercise 5 of 5

Sprint

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
3
Reps
15 sec. sprint/45 sec. jog
Rest
60-90 sec.
Exercise 6 of 5

Wrist Curl

Equipment
Dumbbells
Sets
3
Reps
60-90 sec.
Rest
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Exercise 7 of 5

Hindu Pushup

Equipment
No Equipment
Sets
3
Reps
10
Rest
60-90 sec.
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