Boxing/Using the medicine ball for female boxers
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Hi Jack,
We recently have had some girls (teenagers) join our boxing Gym. As part of our conditoning we work the stomach with medicine ball drops to condition the stomach for when it is struck by punches.
we are cautious about doing this with the girls due to their different anatomy. Do you know if it is safe for females?
Hi Martin, yes it is safe for females.... but rather than dropping the ball into there stomach I would have them stand up and guide the ball into there stomach without letting go....we do this to eliminate that one ball that gets away from you and goes too high... I understand your concerns as I have been thru the same thing for years, just take some extra precautions but keep up the same routines in general as you do the guys because the girls are anduring the same puncishment as the men once they decide to step into the ring....
you could always go a step further and have them wear the chest protectors which are required for sparring and actual bouts....
great question and best of luck....
jackson
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I have been in the sport of boxing since 1984. I started as a boxer and advanced quickly. I was lucky enough to have some of the best sparring in the country with 3 top ten pros in my very gym. I am fortunate enough to live near one of the better boxing programs in the country. We have cultivated our facility into the largest Amateur Boxing Gym in the country. In the mid 90's I became a trainer for Golden Gloves. I train amateur and pro fighters. I have worked in many corners at USA and Golden Glove tournaments. I have worked corners in pro bouts on HBO and ESPN cards. My friend, boss and coach is the former President of Golden Gloves and I trained under his tutelage.
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