Boxing jab

Category

Functional

Difficulty

Beginner

Equipment

Bodyweight

Primary muscles

Deltoids, Triceps Brachii

Secondary muscles

Pectoralis Major, Trapezius, Rhomboids

How to do it

1. Stand in a boxing stance with your feet shoulder-width apart, left foot forward, and hands up in a guard position near your chin.
2. Extend your left arm forward in a quick, snapping motion to throw a jab.
3. Quickly retract your left arm back to the guard position.
4. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Keep your non-punching hand up to protect your face and maintain a balanced stance.
• Engage your core to generate power and maintain stability.
• Rotate your hips and shoulders slightly to add power to the jab.