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Shadow boxing: how to do it

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One foot forward, fists by your cheeks

  1. Starting position

    Stand with one foot in front of the other, bend your knees slightly and hold your fists by your cheeks.

  2. The movement

    Punch forward into the air with alternating hands, turn your hip and shoulder slightly and return each hand to your cheek.

Most common mistake

Don't lock your elbow as you punch, stop just short of straight and quickly bring your hand back.

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