Did you know that strong abs will make for a stronger back? But, did you also know… 30% of low back pain is caused by tight hamstrings. So the next time before doing anything involving the back (like boxing too), stretch out the ol’ hamstrings. Do a few touch your toes, wide stance squats, & all those floor leg stretching exercises that you use to do in the old days.

One of my favorites is a stand up leg stretch: With one foot on the ground (with locked knee), lift the other leg onto a bench, then lean into the raised leg (on the bench), & stretch it good & hold it for a few seconds.