boxing abs

[danfaggella]

how do boxers get those abs to withstand such blows? is it just like sit ups, only WAY more of them?

[EmptyneSs]

after getting hit tons of times, your body gets used to it. also, some of the fighters at my gym lay down with a small basketball under their stomachs and ribs and roll on the ball, letting the hard basketball toughen their midsection. u can also lay on your back and drop a medine ball on your abs until theu are on fire.

[danfaggella]

hey thanks

[unclejoe357]

Anybodys abs can take a good punch.

Their mind is a different story. With good training comes toughness and a good abmount of pain tolerance.

[Daddy_Cool]

Anybodys abs can take a good punch.

Their mind is a different story. With good training comes toughness and a good abmount of pain tolerance.

I agree that there is a certain mental capacity required for taking a punch, but that is only half the battle. I don't think you could honestly believe anyone is capable of taking a good punch to the abs. One must condition their abs in order to take a punch. A strong core is essential in martial arts, so I would suggest you train your core. Visit abcbodybuilding.com, and check out one of the abs programs.

[Brandon77]

Ideally, you should focus on learning how NOT to be hit (slipping, ducking, bobbing, weaving, reaction time, proper defense, counters, applying pressure, footwork, etc), but realistically that won't happen, and no matter how quick you are, you're bound to get tagged eventually. Personally I tend to avoid throwing medicine balls at my mid-section and opt instead to build my core strength instead of chipping away at it!

Some core-strengthening exercises:

Upper/Lower Abs:
Sit-ups (weighted)
Crunches (weighted)
Leg-lifts
V-ups
Planks
Chinnies
Steam Engines
Bicycles

Side:
Side crunches
Side Planks
Torso Twists (weighted for higher intensity)
Russian Twists (med ball)
Trunk Bends

Back (DON'T NEGLECT YOUR BACK!):
Birdogs (static hold or reps)
Good Mornings (careful to start with very light weight)
Back Extensions (Static hold or reps)
Wide-grip pull-ups (for your upper back)

But, it is very true there is an entirely mental aspect too it. Don't forget to exhale sharply when you're hit, because if you don't take the wind out of yourself, a smack in the solar plexus or chest will, much more painfully.

Good luck, train hard