• Beginner Core Endurance
Side Planks with Rotation
Why This Matters for Boxing
Oblique endurance for sustained body attack. Body hooks are thrown from a crouched, rotated position — side planks with rotation build the oblique endurance to maintain this position punch after punch.
How To Do It
- 1Get into a side plank position on your forearm.
- 2Extend your top arm toward the ceiling.
- 3Rotate your torso, threading your top arm under your body.
- 4Return to the open position.
- 5Complete all reps, then switch sides.
Sets
3
Reps
10 each side
Rest
30s
Pro Tips
- Keep your hips high — don't let them sag.
- The rotation should come from your thoracic spine, not your hips.
- Breathe steadily throughout.