Boxing belt exercises are designed to improve your speed and quickness as well as your ability to punch at the end of rounds. While championship belts have become a symbol of success in boxing, weight belts are what boxers use to train and get in better shape. Boxing belt exercises range from short wind sprints to weight belt sparring sessions.
Boxing Belt Conditioning Exercise
This boxing belt exercise will help you improve your ability to cut off the ring as well as stay on the offensive against an opponent. Stand in the corner of the ring with a weight belt on. Make sure that your weight belt is padded and properly positioned in order to avoid irritation. At the bell, approach the center of the ring with your weak foot facing forward and your dominant foot placed to form a 90 degree angle with your front foot. Quickly shuffle toward your opponent and start to mirror his moves. Every time he moves to the right, you shuffle to get in front of his slide. If he moves left, you do the same. Move around the entire round without throwing a punch. In addition, focus on cutting off the ring and trapping your opponent in a corner during the round.
Boxing Belt Punching Exercise
This punching exercise will help simulate fatigue at the end of fights. Grab a 20 lb. boxing weight belt and secure it to your lower torso. Have your trainer stand in the center of the ring with you and hold out two hand pads for you to punch. On the trainer's signal, throw two jabs at his right hand followed by two crosses toward his left hand. Repeat this combination for 30 seconds and then rest. After your rest, add one punch to each hand, pushing the endurance and stamina of each hand. As you increase the amount of punches you throw wearing the weight belt, you will find that you can throw harder punches at the end of your boxing matches.
Boxing Belt Defense Exercise
This defensive exercise will help you move and keep your guard up throughout an entire fight. Start in the corner of the ring and wait for your opponent to approach you. Once he gets 5 feet away, shuffle to the right side of the ring, always keeping your hands up and body facing your opponent. Once you reach the next corner of the ring, wait for your opponent to catch up to you. Allow him to throw four punches at your midsection while you are in the corner. Block these punches by tucking both of your arms into your chest and keeping your elbows firmly on the weight belt. Repeat this exercise until you get all the way around the ring. According to Boxing-For-Life.com, maintaining a proper diet during training is as important to a fighter's success as building strength and stamina with the aid of a boxing belt.
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