hey /fit/, I was wondering,I'm joining kickboxing next month, and was wondering what I could do to prepare for it? I'm fairly fit, but I lack flexibility, and my legs aren't that strong. what would /fit/ suggest for me to do to make it so I'm not a complete fail when classes start?
In all seriousness.... SquatsMix it up between sumo and Hindi squats, and work your adductors / abductors to help on kicks. Flexibility is just stretching over a lengthy period of time, but don't try to go too far in one sitting.
I looked up sumo squats, one was with a dumbbell between the legs, the other was with two in either hand with a kicking/leg shaking motion, which were you referring to? does it matter?
bump?
Can't really do much in one month. I would suggest trying to up your cardio I guess, if kickboxing is anything like muay thai in terms of conditioning.
stretch every day before and after your workout.practice straight-leg leg swings. just try and kick the top of your head with the top of your foot.jump rope.squats.the rest is technique that you need to be taught.