left hook. boxing

A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with body weight.

left hook. boxing demonstration
left hook. boxing β€” demonstration

Body part

Shoulders

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Delts

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Triceps, Forearms

How to do left hook. boxing

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Delts

Secondary

BicepsTricepsForearms

Related exercises

All shoulders exercises β†’

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