Ever since I read about couples getting into the ring together I have been a bit obsessed with boxing. Well here's a great Pilates move using hand weights to help you add power to your punch. Yep, this exercise is called Boxing.

This move works your triceps, lats and deltoids while challenging your core.
A.) Starting Position

  • Stand with your feet hip distance apart.
  • Bend your elbows back, keeping your upper arm even with your back and bring weights to your upper waist.
  • Then bend your knees to come into a half squat. Then bend forward creasing at your hips so your spine is almost parallel to the floor.


Do: Engage your deep abs by pulling your belly away from the floor. Feel your abs and back "sandwiching" your spine.
Don't: Tuck your pelvis under! Your spine, pelvis and head should form one long line.
B.) Move

  • Simultaneously extend your left arm straight out in front of you and the right arm straight behind you.
  • Rotate both wrists so your front palm is down and your back palm is up.
  • Exhale while you do this move and deepen your abdominal engagement.
  • Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side -- This completes one rep.
Do: Control the motion of both arms in a slow and controlled manner.
Do: Keep your wrist straight, so your knuckles are in line with your shoulder.
Don't: Throw your arms haphazardly about.

Fit's tip: Choose an appropriate weight for your strength level between 3 and 5 pounds. Try doing 8 to 10 reps three times, with 30 second rests in between each set.

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