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30th Nov 2018

The Creed II boxing HIIT workout that definitely packs a punch

Comprising 10 stations each with three minutes of work, this Creed II boxing workout calls on all aspects of fitness and conditioning

Alex Roberts

Creed II hit the big screen on November 30th

To mark Creed‘s release, here is a HIIT workout put together by personal trainer Harry Jameson.

Comprising 10 sets of three-minute rounds, it’s designed to replicate the aspects of fitness and conditioning you need to step into the ring.

With each round, work for 60 seconds, then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat once more, and that’s the three minute round complete.

There are 10 in total.

ROUND 1

Warm up: You’ll want to include continuous, dynamic movements mobilising your entire body. This workout taps into every aspect of your fitness.

Pick any two from – downward dog, pigeon stretch, planks, side planks and hollow holds.

Hold each stretch for 30 seconds, then rest for 30. Repeat once more.

ROUND 2

Skipping: Pretty self-explanatory. Skip for a minute, rest 30 seconds. Repeat once more. Burpees if you can’t skip.

ROUND 3

Bag work: Perform a combination of jabs, hooks and uppercuts for a minute. Rest for 30, repeat once more.

ROUND 4

Dynamic core work: pick two from – toe taps, mountain climbers, high plank with shoulder taps and Russian twists.

Work for 60 seconds, rest 30, then repeat.

ROUND 5

Static core work: high plank moving into a low plank for a minute, then rest 30 seconds. Follow with a minute on side planks, then 30 seconds rest.

ROUND 6

Strength (lower body kettlebell work): 30 seconds kettlebell swings into 30 seconds goblet squats. Rest 30 seconds, then repeat.

ROUND 7

Bag work: Perform a combination of jabs, hooks and uppercuts for a minute. Rest for 30, repeat once more.

ROUND 8

Strength (upper body kettlebell work): 30 seconds kettlebell shoulder press, 30 seconds push ups.

Rest for 30, then move into single arm kettlebell rows and kettlebell head circles.

ROUND 9

HIIT (following a tabata protocol): Burpees for 30 seconds, mountain climbers for 30.

Rest for 30 seconds, then move into push ups for 30 seconds then fast feet on the spot for a further 30.

ROUND 10

Stretch (full body static): this round is part of the warm-down.

Pick from the downward dog, pigeon stretch, planks, side planks and hollow holds.

Hold each stretch for 30 seconds, then rest for 30. Repeat once more.

Creed II is in cinemas 30th November

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