Video: ABS FOR MUAY THAI / CORE CONDITIONING / 8 MINS FIGHTER'S WORKOUT FOR BEGINNERS & PROS by H2O MMA - Coach Ho. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Thai camps toughen the midsection with high-rep core work so body kicks and knees hurt less. This short circuit hits every part of the core.
3 key details
- Breathe out sharply on each rep as if absorbing a strike.
- Brace the abs before each movement.
- Control the lowering phase of every rep.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Sit-ups
- 2:00Hanging or lying leg raises
- 2:00Front planks
- 2:00Russian twists
- 2:00Cool-down stretch
Safety
Stop if you feel lower-back pain.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
