The Importance of Leg Day for Boxers

by Bryanna FissoriWhen watching a boxing match, it is easy to focus on a flurry of fists and rapid head and shoulder movement while fighters throw and block strikes. Most of this action is seemingly happening above the waist, while in reality, the boxer’s legs are in constant motion, powering each movement. 
Generating force from the Ground Up
Punching power is generated from the ground up, making it crucial that boxers don’t skip leg day. Rarely does a competitor stand stationa