Boxing Right-Hook
Learn the sweet science! Master the Right Hook: power, technique, and defense in one punch. Level up your boxing game now!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Begin in a boxing stance with feet shoulder-width apart, left foot slightly forward (for orthodox stance, reverse if southpaw), knees slightly bent, and your weight evenly distributed or slightly toward your back foot.
2. Keep hands up, with your left hand guarding your face and your right hand slightly forward and to the side of your chin.
3. Initiate the hook by shifting your weight onto your back foot (right foot for orthodox) and pivot on the ball of this foot while rotating your hips and torso to the left.
4. Bend your right elbow to form a 90-degree angle and keep the arm parallel to the ground.
5. As you rotate, whip your right arm in a hooking motion toward the target, generating force with your whole body, especially the core and hips.
6. Keep your left hand in position to guard your face, and keep your chin tucked.
7. After the punch is thrown, quickly retract your right hand to your face to return to a defensive position.
8. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions or duration.
Remember to keep your movements fluid and to align your breath with your punches. Exhale sharply on the execution of the hook for added power and stability. Practice slowly at first to ensure proper technique, then gradually increase speed and power as you become more comfortable with the movement.
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