How to do Stance & Guard

Beginner · No equipment · Cardio

Video: the HelthFit coach.

Step by step

1. Stand side-on: lead foot forward, rear foot back and turned out, feet a little wider than your hips.
2. Bend your knees slightly and keep your weight on the balls of your feet.
3. Fists up at your cheekbones, elbows in to protect your ribs, chin tucked behind your lead shoulder.
4. Rock your weight gently from the front foot to the back foot and keep the guard up the whole time.

Tip: Everything in boxing starts here: if the guard drops, the punches get sloppy.

Go easy: Keep your shoulders relaxed, not shrugged up to your ears.