Beginner Cardio & Footwork

Jump Rope (Boxer Skip)

Jump Rope
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Why This Matters for Boxing

Calf endurance on the balls of your feet — exactly where you should be in your fighting stance. The boxer skip (alternating feet, light bouncing) builds the specific calf and ankle endurance for smooth step-drag footwork.

How To Do It

  1. 1Hold the rope handles at hip height.
  2. 2Skip rope using the boxer skip — alternating feet lightly.
  3. 3Stay on the balls of your feet.
  4. 4Keep bounces minimal — just clear the rope.
  5. 5Maintain a steady rhythm for 90 seconds.
Sets
3
Reps
90s
Rest
30s

Pro Tips

  • Keep your elbows close to your body; rotate from the wrists.
  • Don't jump high — efficient skipping is barely off the ground.
  • This is warm-up AND conditioning. Do it every session.