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left hook. boxing

left hook. boxing exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: delts. Equipment: body weight.

left hook. boxing exercise demonstration
Target muscle
delts
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
shoulders
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

biceps, triceps, forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Keep your left hand up to protect your face and your right hand by your chin.
  3. Rotate your hips and pivot on your left foot as you extend your left arm forward in a punching motion.
  4. Twist your torso and engage your core muscles to generate power in the punch.
  5. Snap your arm back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.