•• Intermediate Functional Strength
Dumbbell Uppercut Press
Why This Matters for Boxing
Combines pressing and rotation — the exact force path of an uppercut. You drive up from a slight squat while pressing and rotating, training the full kinetic chain from floor to fist.
How To Do It
- 1Hold dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing you.
- 2Slight bend in your knees.
- 3Drive upward, pressing one dumbbell overhead while rotating your torso.
- 4Lower back to start and alternate sides.
- 5Each rep should feel like throwing an uppercut with weight.
Sets
3
Reps
10 each side
Rest
45s
Pro Tips
- Use moderate weight — form matters more than load.
- Drive from your legs first, then let the force flow upward.
- Exhale on the press, just like you exhale on a punch.