"The Complete Boxer" is a perfectly balanced S&C program I created for amateur and professional boxers, using my years of experience in high performance combat sports.
These are the exact training methods and conditioning protocols I use with my roster of fighters, which include multiple National champions in boxing, as well as elite kickboxers and Muay Thai fighters. But make no mistake about it, this program is tailored specifically for the boxers and the physical demands that come with a loaded boxing schedule.
If you want to improve your core rotational ability for combination punching, your lower leg plyometric ability for quicker movement in the ring, or simply want a program to strengthen your body and reduce the risk of neck, hand and knee injuries, this is the program for you.
The balance of strength and power exercises, along with the variety of conditioning protocols (running, skip rope, specific heavy bag rounds) makes this program suitable for ALL BOXERS, from the novice amateur, to the competitive professional.
A
GCPT "Ready Under 10" Warm Up
1 x 8:00
B1
Plyo Pogo Jumps (Staggered Stance)
2 x 30
B2
Alt. Contin. Med Ball Rotational Wall Slams
2 x 24
C
Trapbar Deadlift
2 x 8
D1
Incline Close Grip Bench Press
2 x 8
D2
Cable Woodchopper (Neutral Stance)
2 x 12
E1
Staggered Stance DB RDL
2 x 10
E2
Chin-Up
3 x 8
F1
Lying Neck Plank (Bench)
2 x 0:40
F2
Neck Flexion Isometric (Banded)
2 x 0:40
F3
DB Zottman Curls
3 x 12
F4
DB Seated Calf Raise (Double Leg)
3 x 12
A
GCPT "Ready Under 10" Warm Up
1 x 8:00
B1
Deadstop DB Squat Jump
2 x 6 @ 25 %
B2
Medicine Ball "Figure 8" Punch
2 x 5 @ 6.61 kg
C
Barbell Romanian Deadlift
2 x 8
D1
DB Lateral Lunge
2 x 14
D2
DB Chest Supported Row (1-Arm)
2 x 12
E1
Landmine Side-To-Side Press
2 x 16
E2
Towel Kettlebell Curls
12, 10
F1
Banded Chin Tucks
2 x 16 @ 8
F2
Neck Lateral Isometrics (Banded)
2 x 0:30 @ 8
F3
Elbows Out DB Tricep Press
2 x 12
F4
DB Wrist Extension
2 x 12
F5
Seated DB Tibialis Raise
2 x 15
Shadowboxing - Jab & Defense Series
A
4 TOTAL ROUNDS (1 min rest in between) ORTHODOX: 2 x 3 mins rounds @ RPE6-7 Intensity SOUTHPAW: 2 x 3 mins rounds @ RPE6-7 Intensity Round Parameters: - Throw a high volume of jab variations. - Mix in feints and defensive tactics (pivot in, pivot out, frame, step back, pull, roll under, etc). - Always be in your base, don't lose mental focus.
Heavy Bag - Active In & Active Out Series
B
3 TOTAL ROUNDS (1 min rest in between) 5 min rounds @ RPE6-7 Intensity Round Parameters: Feint your way into range > throw combination > exit out with your feet (step back, pivot out, pivot in & step back, etc) Pick 2-3 variations of feints/combinations/exits to practice for the duration of the round.
Heavy Bag - Catch & Counter Series #1
C
3 ROUNDS TOTAL (1 min rest in between) Each round = (4 reps x 30s ON//30s OFF) ON Round Parameters: Catch ONE shot and COUNTER with 1-3 power punches, stay defensively active with HEAD MOVEMENT before catching another shot again. Keep a high pace. OFF Round Parameters: Lean & frame against bag, switch head slots, push off the bag and take angles. Breathe and recover heart rate. No punches. But no lazy footwork or breaking your base - stay switched on.
Heavy Bag - Sticky Hand Series
D
5 REPS TOTAL (no rest) Each rep = (1 min ON//1min OFF) ON Round Parameters @ RPE9 Intensity: Stay within close/medium range at all times. Use frames and controls (either with hand or forearm) in between every combination. "Stick to the bag". I don't want to see unchained combinations. Each combination must start and end with control/frame of the bag. OFF Round Parameters @ Low Intensity*: Same as first shadowboxing rounds (jab & defense series) - High volume of jab variations - mix in feints and defensive tactics (pivot in, pivot out, frame, step back, pull, roll under, etc). * Take the intensity down on these to recover your heart rate, but stay active and mentally sharp. Each step/defensive move and jab has to have a purpose.
A
GCPT "Ready Under 10" Warm Up
1 x 8:00
B1
2-1 Low Box Plyo Box Jumpbacks
2 x 20
B2
Adductor Plank Hip Lifts (Bent Knee)
2 x 0:30
C1
DB Standing QL Extension
2 x 12
C2
Split Stance 1-Arm Cable Pulldown
2 x 12
C3
Split-Stance Cable Woodchopper (High to Low)
2 x 12
Long Treadmill Intervals (2-3% Incline)
D
3 reps of 3 mins ON // 2 mins OFF 3 mins ON @ RPE7 pace (or 85-90% of your maximum 5 min pace) 2 min OFF @Walking pace (Recover as much heart rate as possible) *REST 2 MINUTES BEFORE NEXT SET OF TREADMILL INTERVALS*
Long Treadmill Intervals (2-3% Incline)
E
2 reps of 2 mins ON // 1.5 min OFF 2 mins ON @ RPE8 pace (or 95-100%+ of your maximum 5 min pace) 1.5 min OFF @ Walking pace (Recover as much heart rate as possible) *REST 2 MINUTES BEFORE SKIP ROPE INTERVALS*
Skip Rope Intervals
F
2 rounds x 3 reps (1 min full rest in between rounds) Each rep consisting of 30s ON // 30s OFF 30s ON @ RPE8 (Double-unders, rapid skipping) 30s OFF @ RPE1-2 (Slow skipping, recover as much heart rate as possible but continue moving)
G1
Ear-To-Shoulders (Backward Banded)
2 x 15 @ 9
G2
Prone Shoulder Press Swimmers
2 x 8
G3
Split Squat Isometric Hold
2 x 0:30
Coach Geoffrey works with national champion/elite boxers, kickboxers, and Muay Thai fighters from around the world. He is also the performance coach at Quinit Boxing where he oversees the physical preparation program for the amateur and professional team.
This is a program created FOR BOXERS, BY BOXERS. All the guesswork taken out for you. Streamlined exercises to help you develop SERIOUS strength, power and endurance specific to boxing - with no compromises to your skill development.
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