How to Stretch After Boxing Sessions

Stretching exercises after a boxing session helps the fighter to regain his flexibility and reactive power. The result is a faster recovery time. Observe these steps for a more flexible body after boxing.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Towel

Stretching the Lower Legs

1. Bend down on your knees. Shift your weight around so you have one foot forward a bit.

2. Place that front foot completely flat on the ground.

3. Exhale while gradually leaning your knee away from the toes.

Stretching the Lower Torso

4. Lie on the ground face up.

5. Bring your heels up close to your buttocks. Keep your palms on the floor near your neck and under your shoulders.

6. Point your fingers toward your feet.

7. Breathe out while raising your trunk, belly first, into an arc. Hold for ten beats and return to the ground.

Stretching the Shoulders

8. Stand and face the border of a door frame

9. Bend your elbow and set one hand on the door frame.

10. Breathe out and lean away from the fixed arm while it stays on the frame and at your side. Feel the stretch in the shoulder muscles. Reverse and do the other side.

Stretching the Arms and Wrists

11. Place one arm behind your lower back while standing.

12. Move your arm up as close to your shoulder blades as possible.

13. Raise the other arm overhead holding the towel.

14. Bend the elbow and clasp your hand on the towel with your lower hand.

15. Breathe in while you pull the hands toward one another.

Tips & Warnings

• Stretching is even more effective when your lifted elbow is against a wall.

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