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Shadow boxing

A compound exercise for the front delts and obliques, with help from the triceps, calves. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksFront deltsObliquesTricepsCalves

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Stand in a staggered stance, hands up by the chin.
  2. Throw quick punches, turning from the hips
  3. Stay light on your feet and keep the hands up

Muscles worked

Shadow boxing: 3D figure mid-rep with the front delts and obliques highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all shadow boxing alternatives.

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