Slip Right Slip Left Left Hook Cross Combo

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Assume a standard boxing stance with feet shoulder-width apart, lead foot forward, and knees slightly bent.
2. Position your hands at chin height with elbows tucked into your ribs and chin slightly tucked.
3. Distribute your weight evenly on the balls of your feet to ensure agility and quick weight transfer.

How to do it

1. Slip Right then Left: Bend your knees slightly and dip your shoulders laterally as if dodging a punch, shifting weight from one leg to the other.
2. Left Hook: Pivot on your lead foot and rotate your hips to the right, swinging your left arm in a horizontal arc with the elbow locked at a 90-degree angle.
3. Cross: Pivot on your rear foot and drive your rear hand straight forward, fully extending the arm while rotating your torso.
4. Inhale during the slips and exhale sharply with each punch, maintaining a fast, rhythmic tempo.

Form checklist

• Keep your non-punching hand glued to your face for protection at all times.
• Rotate through your hips and balls of your feet rather than just swinging your arms.
• Keep slips small and efficient; avoid leaning so far that you lose your balance.
• Ensure your lead elbow is level with your fist during the hook to protect the shoulder.

Pro tips

• Focus on the 'snap' of the hook by stopping the punch at the center line to maximize oblique engagement.
• Visualize an opponent's punches during the slips to improve your reaction timing and transition speed into the counter-strikes.

Make it harder

• Increase the speed of the entire sequence while maintaining full extension on the cross.
• Add a sprawl or a squat jump immediately following the cross to increase the metabolic demand.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the slip right slip left left hook cross combo work?

The slip right slip left left hook cross combo primarily targets the abs, biceps, deltoids, obliques, pectorals, and triceps, and also works the erector spinae, glutes, quadriceps, and serratus anterior as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for the slip right slip left left hook cross combo?

The slip right slip left left hook cross combo requires no equipment — just your body weight.

Is the slip right slip left left hook cross combo good for beginners?

The slip right slip left left hook cross combo is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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