I barely moved at the gym and used no weights but it killed me anyway… My goal was to target the boxer’s muscle, serratus anterior. This is the muscle on the sides of the ribcage connecting to your shoulder blade, and it is crucial for shoulder stability and power. It stabilizes the shoulder blade, allows for forward reaching/punching, and aids in lifting the arm overhead.
Scapular push ups
Box pike holds
TRX body saws
TRX pike push ups
I was so exhausted after each set that I just collapsed to the floor and insisted on my rest break in whatever position I landed. Besides breaking noses with a punch, this type of workout also strengthens the shoulder joint to tolerate more abuse, such as a fall, by teaching the joint to absorb impact and moving appropriately through its range of motion under weight.