How to Make Your Chin Stronger When Pro Boxing

When professional boxers talk about "chin," they are referring to a fighter's ability to take a punch without being knocked unconscious. Boxers debate whether a strong chin is something that can be acquired or if it is a natural born attribute. While no scientific proof that a person can make his jaw more tolerant to a direct hit exists, boxers can decrease the possibility of getting knocked out by a blow to the chin by following a few techniques.

Things You'll Need

  • Weights
  • Neck strap
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Instructions

    • 1

      Add neck bridges to every workout. A neck bridge is an exercise in which the boxer lays on his back and lifts the weight of his body in an arch using the feet and the back of the head. This makes the muscles in the neck work to support the weight of the body. Lift the body and roll back on the head as far as possible and then go back to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 10 to 15 times and complete three sets.

    • 2

      Add reverse neck bridges to your routine as well. This is the same exercise done while facing the ground. The forehead and toes support the body's weight, similar to a push up without using the arms. These exercises will strengthen the muscles in the neck and prevent some of the effects of impact to the head.

    • 3

      Perform neck curls during each workout. A neck curl also strengthens the neck and minimizes the movement of the head when struck by a punch. Complete the exercise by using a neck strap attached to weights. The weights hang in front of the body, and from a squatted position, the boxer can lower the head by looking down and then lift the weight with the neck muscles. Some gyms have neck curl machines.

    • 4

      Keep your guard up to protect your chin. Keeping your chin protected with a proper guard technique will not make your chin stronger, but it will prevent direct contact to the chin. Keep your arms in and gloves in front of your face to reduce the chance of getting knocked out by a punch.

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      Keep your chin tucked in as if you were holding a small ball between your chin and neck. This will give the other boxer less surface area to hit and prevent punches to the face from landing in an area that is most likely to cause a knockout.