Jabs: Nose as Target

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Jabs: Nose as Target

A boxing-inspired cardio move where you throw alternating jabs aimed at nose height, keeping the movement controlled and engaging the shoulders, arms, and core.

Equipment: Light Dumbbells (optional)
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Step-by-step instructions

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    Stand in a staggered stance with your non-dominant foot slightly forward, knees soft.

  2. 2

    Bring your hands up to guard position near your chin, holding light dumbbells if desired.

  3. 3

    Throw a jab with your lead hand, extending it straight out at nose height, then quickly retract.

  4. 4

    Follow with a jab from the rear hand at the same height.

  5. 5

    Continue alternating at a controlled but brisk pace.

  6. 6

    Repeat.

Notes

Keep your core engaged and rotate slightly through the torso with each punch. Aim for nose height — not above, not below — to keep the shoulders working in the correct range.

Muscles worked

ShouldersChestArmsCore
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Photography by

Kenny Johnson Photography