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    Left Hook. Boxing Exercise Guide

    Left Hook. Boxing demonstration

    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Shoulders
    Equipment
    Body weight
    Body Part
    Plyometrics
    Primary Muscle
    Shoulders
    Secondary Muscles
    Back, Legs, Core
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    aerobic
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    8
    Alternate Names
    Boxing Left Hook

    How to: Left Hook. Boxing

    1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.
    2. Rotate your hips and pivot your back foot as you throw the punch.
    3. Aim to connect with your target while maintaining a solid stance.

    Common Mistakes

    • Dropping the opposite hand while punching.
    • Overextending the punch leading to loss of balance.
    • Lack of body rotation which reduces power.

    Modifications

    • Practice with lighter impact or without a partner.
    • Perform slower punches to work on form.

    Tips

    • Maintain proper footwork to balance while executing the punch.
    • Keep your core engaged to generate power from your hips.
    • Follow through with your punch to maximize impact.

    Left Hook. Boxing Alternatives

    Jab. Boxing

    Jab. Boxing

    Body Part: Plyometrics

    Boxing Right Cross (with partner)

    Boxing Right Cross (with partner)

    Body Part: Plyometrics

    Boxing Right Hook (with boxing bag)

    Boxing Right Hook (with boxing bag)

    Body Part: Plyometrics

    Tags

    boxing
    aerobic
    plyometrics
    shoulders
    core
    strength

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