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Shoulders · Body Weight
Boxing Right Hook
Boxing Right Hook 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
- Biceps · Biceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
- Upper Back · Trapezius, Rhomboids
How to do Boxing Right Hook
- 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, bringing your right arm in a horizontal arc to throw a hook.
- 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.
- Focus on rotating your hips and shoulders to add power to the hook.
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Boxing Right Hook FAQ
What muscles does Boxing Right Hook work?
Boxing Right Hook mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Deltoids, Triceps Brachii and Biceps Brachii). The chest and upper back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Boxing Right Hook?
None. Boxing Right Hook 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 Hook 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 Hook 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 Hook 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 Hook?
Other exercises for the delts include Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press, Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press, Band Seated Neutral Grip Shoulders Press and Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press.
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