Standing Boxing

These movements will target your entire arm (especially your triceps), upper back, and chest muscles. Because this is a standing exercise, you’ll strengthen your leg and gluteal muscles while also improving balance and coordination.

CHAPTER 5: STANDING PILATES | Standing Boxing

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1 Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees bent. Curl your upper body forward and lower your head toward your chest. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and relax your arms at your sides.

CHAPTER 5: STANDING PILATES | Standing Boxing

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2 Bend your elbows and raise the dumbbells toward your chest.

CHAPTER 5: STANDING PILATES | Standing Boxing

3 Extend your left arm forward and extend your right arm backward until parallel with the floor. Rotate your wrists to face your left hand down and your right hand up. Reverse your movements to return to your starting position. Perform these steps 6 times. Repeat these steps with your right arm extended forward and your left arm extended backward.