•• Intermediate Core Power
Oblique Crunches (Weighted)
Why This Matters for Boxing
Builds slip-crunch speed under load. By adding weight, you force your obliques to work harder during the crunch motion — translating to faster, more powerful slips in the ring.
How To Do It
- 1Hold a dumbbell or plate at your chest.
- 2Crunch laterally to one side.
- 3Return to center.
- 4Repeat all reps on one side, then switch.
- 5Focus on squeezing the oblique at the bottom.
Sets
3
Reps
15
Rest
30s
Pro Tips
- Don't go too heavy — 10-15 lbs is sufficient.
- The crunch should be controlled, not fast.
- Think about slipping a jab with each crunch.