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Shoulders · Body Weight
Boxing Right Uppercut
Boxing Right Uppercut 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
- Biceps · Biceps Brachii
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Chest · Pectoralis Major
- Upper Back · Trapezius, Rhomboids
How to do Boxing Right Uppercut
- Stand in a boxing stance with your feet shoulder-width apart, left foot forward, and hands up in a guard position near your chin.
- Bend your knees slightly and rotate your hips and shoulders, bringing your right fist upward in a rising arc to throw an uppercut.
- 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 driving the punch from your legs and hips to add power to the uppercut.
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Boxing Right Uppercut FAQ
What muscles does Boxing Right Uppercut work?
Boxing Right Uppercut mainly works the delts in the shoulders (Deltoids, Biceps Brachii and Triceps Brachii). The chest and upper back work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Boxing Right Uppercut?
None. Boxing Right Uppercut 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 Uppercut 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 Uppercut 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 Uppercut 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 Uppercut?
Other exercises for the delts include Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arms, Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees), Landmine Half Kneeling Single Arm Overhead Press and Resistance Band Standing Single Arm Shoulder Flexion.
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