How to Throw a Hook Punch with Power
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The hook punch is one of the most effective knockout shots in fighting. But when people throw the hook, one of the biggest mistakes you see is pulling the arm back to wind up.\r
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Im guilty, too. In f, I once tore my shoulder throwing wild hooks. During rehab, I swore Id never throw a hook punch again.\r
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Until I realized the problem wasnt the punch, it was my bad technique. Heres how I fixed it.\r
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I threw elbows! To me, throwing an elbow feels the same as throwing a hook. So, if you can price the elbow safely first, youll have a great foundation for the hook punch.\r
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That means you pivot the front foot, rotate the hips, tuck your chin, keep your guard up, and breathe on every strike.\r
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Once the elbow feels powerful, you can switch to your hand and price the hook punch. Just make sure you keep your wrist straight!\r
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To make your hook even more devastating, throw the elbow right behind it. Thats illegal in boxing, but great for self-defense. Do what you have to do to save your life!\r
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Two more tips.\r
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First tip: Always wind up your body, not your arm. You can wind up by slipping to the side, then hooking back or throwing a combination. Punching with one hand winds up the other.\r
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Second tip: As a general rule, you always want to minimize tension in your muscles. Following the natural lines of motion in your body does that. So, if youre punching the body, your thumb will tend to point up. Punching across the shoulder line, the thumb points to you. As you punch higher, the thumb tends to dip down.\r
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Whatever you do, just be sure your knuckles hit flush on the target and your elbow stays in line behind your fist. \r
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Do all that, and youll be throwing a safe, powerful hook punch. Happy training!\r
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The hook punch is one of the most effective knockout shots in fighting. But when people throw the hook, one of the biggest mistakes you see is pulling the arm back to wind up.\r
\r
Im guilty, too. In f, I once tore my shoulder throwing wild hooks. During rehab, I swore Id never throw a hook punch again.\r
\r
Until I realized the problem wasnt the punch, it was my bad technique. Heres how I fixed it.\r
\r
I threw elbows! To me, throwing an elbow feels the same as throwing a hook. So, if you can price the elbow safely first, youll have a great foundation for the hook punch.\r
\r
That means you pivot the front foot, rotate the hips, tuck your chin, keep your guard up, and breathe on every strike.\r
\r
Once the elbow feels powerful, you can switch to your hand and price the hook punch. Just make sure you keep your wrist straight!\r
\r
To make your hook even more devastating, throw the elbow right behind it. Thats illegal in boxing, but great for self-defense. Do what you have to do to save your life!\r
\r
Two more tips.\r
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First tip: Always wind up your body, not your arm. You can wind up by slipping to the side, then hooking back or throwing a combination. Punching with one hand winds up the other.\r
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Second tip: As a general rule, you always want to minimize tension in your muscles. Following the natural lines of motion in your body does that. So, if youre punching the body, your thumb will tend to point up. Punching across the shoulder line, the thumb points to you. As you punch higher, the thumb tends to dip down.\r
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Whatever you do, just be sure your knuckles hit flush on the target and your elbow stays in line behind your fist. \r
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Do all that, and youll be throwing a safe, powerful hook punch. Happy training!\r
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THANKS FOR WATCHING! For more tips on martial arts training, self-defense, and living a happy life, check out these links.\r
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►SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: \r
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►Read the article: \r
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Keep fighting for a happy life! :)\r
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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a doctor before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.