Right Cross. Boxing
Step by step
How to perform
- Rotate your right hip forward while pivoting slightly on your back foot. This movement should start from your lower body and transfer upwards.
- Simultaneously extend your right arm straight forward towards your opponent. Make sure your fist is horizontal with your thumb facing the floor.
- Aim to hit with your two biggest knuckles, and remember to keep your left hand up guarding your face as you throw the right cross.
- After throwing the punch, quickly retract your right hand back to its original guarding position near your face. This is to ensure you remain protected against counterattacks.
Overview
About this exercise
The Right Cross is a fundamental boxing exercise that helps improve strength, speed, and coordination. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced boxers, offering a full-body workout that particularly targets the arms, shoulders, and core. People would want to engage in this exercise as it not only enhances physical fitness but also serves as a practical self-defense technique.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Common mistake beginners make is throwing a punch with just their arm. The power of a right cross comes from the rotation of your body. When throwing a right cross, rotate your back foot, hip, and shoulder simultaneously. This will generate more power and also protect you from counter punches.
When throwing a right cross, it's important to keep your left hand up to protect your face. A common mistake is dropping the left hand, which leaves you open to counter punches.
Avoid leaning too far forward or throwing your punch too far