Boxing Right Hook Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Plyometrics
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 7.5
- Alternate Names
- Right Hook Punch
How to: Boxing Right Hook
- Begin in a boxing stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your backhand to protect your face.
- Pivot your back foot while swinging your lead arm in a hook motion.
- Follow through with the punch and return to your stance.
Common Mistakes
- Not rotating hips fully.
- Overextending the arm.
- Losing balance during the punch.
Modifications
- Perform the movement slowly to focus on technique.
- Use a lighter boxing glove or none for practice.
Tips
- Rotate your hips and shoulders with the punch for more power.
- Keep your elbow at a 90-degree angle when delivered the hook.
- Practice using a mirror to check your form.
Boxing Right Hook Alternatives
Tags
boxing
punch
aerobic
deltoid
plyometrics
cardio