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Shoulders · Body Weight
Boxing Right Cross
Boxing Right Cross is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the delts (shoulders), with the chest and upper back assisting. It needs no equipment beyond your own body weight. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Delts
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3-4 × 6-10
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
- Upper Back · Trapezius, Rhomboids
How to do Boxing Right Cross
- Stand in a boxing stance with your feet shoulder-width apart, left foot forward, and hands up in a guard position near your chin.
- Rotate your hips and shoulders, extending your right arm forward in a straight line to throw a cross.
- Quickly retract your right arm back to the guard position.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Keep your non-punching hand up to protect your face and maintain a balanced stance.
- Engage your core to generate power and maintain stability.
- Rotate your back foot and hips to add power to the cross.
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Boxing Right Cross FAQ
What muscles does Boxing Right Cross work?
Boxing Right Cross mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Deltoids and Triceps Brachii). The chest and upper back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Boxing Right Cross?
None. Boxing Right Cross is a body weight exercise, so you can do it at home or anywhere with enough space.
How many sets and reps of Boxing Right Cross should I do?
Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Boxing Right Cross good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler shoulders exercises.
How many calories does Boxing Right Cross burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Boxing Right Cross?
Other exercises for the delts include Kettlebell Strict Press, Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press, Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press and Dumbbell Seated on Exercise Ball Shoulder Press.
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