How to Throw a Left Hook

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @ryanm6828
    @ryanm6828 9 лет назад +111

    By far the best go to guy for breaking down everything into simple and easy steps to learn how to correctly execute any punch. Thank you for sharing.

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  9 лет назад +11

      Ryan M Thank you, my friend.

    • @janorszulik6429
      @janorszulik6429 8 лет назад +1

      +Ryan M yup, really decent.

    • @daremafiaa1991
      @daremafiaa1991 8 лет назад

      Alejandro Rodriguez Nice, hopefully I master the left hook, I'm an orthodox boxer too, Best of luck in everything 👍🏽

  • @Whyistomatoafruit
    @Whyistomatoafruit 5 лет назад +33

    “You want to imagine that you’re slashing your opponent’s throat with that left elbow.”
    Me: “Ohhhhhh..” *magically it all clicks into place*

  • @riniflex01
    @riniflex01 5 лет назад +27

    Man its so hard to land a solid left hook for me. This vid brought light quite a few mistakes I make. Thanks dude 👍

  • @kabinwang3456
    @kabinwang3456 12 лет назад +1

    Yo thanks a lot for these boxings vids. They cover the BASICS very thoroughly (which can't be said for other how to videos on YT) and they've helped me a lot. Thanks man!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад +1

    Yeah, some trainers only teach one method...or they recommend using the one you like better. But after a while, I started teaching both because both of them have their advantages/disadvantages. If it works for you, great.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад +1

    Thanks, Martin. I'm glad it helped!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад +1

    Lamon Brewster is teaching a different kind of left hook (although not too different from mine) with an exaggeration for more power. What I teach here is a more neutral technique that sets a good foundation for beginners. It's balanced between speed, power, and then of course you can alter it for whatever you want.

  • @killerswitch621
    @killerswitch621 4 года назад +1

    I have been practicing along from Jab an 123 combo an trying to get better foot work just following videos before an no doubt have made improvements from my black belt in runduckhide but since I have found this guys videos an started skipping for 10minutes after a little stretching an basic warm up,have been able to see an feel where I have been going wrong,an some times it was in the part where he said this is what people do wrong an not what to do section of the videos,my partner an flatmates have asked me after I got the bag if I had a bad day or what went wrong because they have never heard me hit the bag so hard,I never had a bad day just my technic ,body movements,an footwork have finally combine an improved making my punches have much more power,quicker an flow with combos an changing punches an angles with more confidence ,it's actually flowing,I am no iron Mike an have heaps to learn but finally found a guy who's videos I can follow what he says ,understand,an actually see what not to do an common mistakes made in same video,an can't say it enough skipping,has given me a renewed interest in training an the sport over the last year,,thanks for the videos an time an effort when you made them cheers

  • @sonidodesilencio3660
    @sonidodesilencio3660 6 лет назад +1

    really appreciate this video. to echo other people's thoughts, the author is really able to condense info down in such a technical yet concise way. looking forward to going through your videos and programs!

  • @shannonblalock436
    @shannonblalock436 6 лет назад

    Theirs too many guys making videos who think, and not know, what their talking about. However, this guy does!.Great video, good instructions. Finally someone with solid real advice and who actually knows what their talking about.. Great Job man. Keep them coming!!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад +4

    "Cocking a punch" means you keep making an unnecessary movement before throwing the punch. 99% of the time, this means you pull your hand back or drop it a little before you throw it. What trainers like to do is train you to throw the fist straight forward without any initial pull back which "loads" the punch and telegraphs your intention.

  • @burakakpinar5739
    @burakakpinar5739 4 года назад +1

    i checked some videos on youtube for beginner stuff, your explanation far simple and effective, thanks man

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад +2

    Jen, I've already made a video on how to throw an uppercut.

  • @jamescoberly2843
    @jamescoberly2843 Год назад +1

    I've done some fitness boxing, even some (very poor) MMA, but your videos are the best for some of the finer points that I never learned.

  • @meteora8888
    @meteora8888 8 лет назад +2

    excellent. I like how you talk about the common mistakes for the particular punch. thanks!

  • @MarcinWarsaw
    @MarcinWarsaw 11 лет назад

    Clear, professional and easy to follow. Really liked that.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    There are several ways to throw the hook depending on the angle you're attacking at. There are many explanations regarding both versions of the hook. In regards to your concern about hitting with the wrong knuckles, that's bad technique. But to say one position is more powerful than the other, well it really depends on what angle and how far, etc, etc.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад +1

    Hooks can be on the same leg as the throwing arm or between the 2 legs, or in some cases the opposite leg.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад +1

    You're welcome!

  • @MartinMarchev
    @MartinMarchev 12 лет назад +1

    Great explanation, man! Thanks for this helpful video! I really liked how you described the most common errors when throwing the left hook. I've just found your channel and I'm sorry that I haven't found it earlier :) Keep up the good work!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад

    Before the punch, you're relaxed. As you start to turn the punch over, you feel the contraction in your right hamstring and left quad. You'll feel the straight in your left shoulder and left chest as you try to hold a frame and swing that left elbow over. Your upper body is a frame but not a HARD frame, it simply moves as one. Throughout this entire movement, you're making a tight exhale and clench your fist right as the punch lands.

  • @omshah3101
    @omshah3101 8 лет назад +1

    this channel is awesome helps me in boxing a lot \ thank u johnny .

  • @jamiegregory3532
    @jamiegregory3532 10 лет назад +1

    Im a beginner and struggle with this punch. This video helped me a lot. Thanks!

  • @tv_milkandkoritv4935
    @tv_milkandkoritv4935 4 года назад +1

    The Best explanation ever

  • @thecountryofthebrave
    @thecountryofthebrave 9 лет назад +12

    We appreciate your work.God bless.

  • @changeyalife2000
    @changeyalife2000 6 лет назад +2

    This has helped me massively - thanks man 👊🏼

  • @missdome
    @missdome 9 лет назад +3

    I like how you explain. Thank you. You are really good! :)

  • @onionmuffin
    @onionmuffin 10 лет назад +1

    This video helped me a lot, thanks.I' m glad i found your channel.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    This is perfectly ok. It's hard to get your elbow up at certain angles because it's simply not anatomically possible.

  • @Adamanska13
    @Adamanska13 6 лет назад +1

    Good explanation on different techniques! I like your videos.

  • @1haleema
    @1haleema 3 года назад +1

    Amazing boxer.learnt alot. Appreciated 😊

  • @cringy12yearold17
    @cringy12yearold17 4 года назад +1

    Thank you dude!

  • @flyingnimbus1000
    @flyingnimbus1000 12 лет назад +1

    @expertboxing hey what shoes are you wearing?

  • @bobweave1340
    @bobweave1340 12 лет назад

    ok cheers i checked it out some good tips especially the chest & shoulder contraction will practice these steps & hopefully work...thanks

  • @villainambitions
    @villainambitions 8 лет назад +1

    Very good video!!! Thanks!!!

  • @csquaredboxing
    @csquaredboxing 5 лет назад

    Love the video brother keep it up!

  • @alaaabujamea9827
    @alaaabujamea9827 6 лет назад +2

    YOU WERE VERY HELPFUL THANK OYU

  • @ohgodimgood
    @ohgodimgood 4 года назад

    Great tips, coach, thanks so much!

  • @novacore2116
    @novacore2116 4 года назад +1

    Learning Boxing 🥊 during the Quarantine Lockdown

  • @tommathew7684
    @tommathew7684 5 лет назад +1

    My left hook was horrible. Everything you detailed. Thank you.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад

    I have another guide to help adjust your left hook technique. You should check it out.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    Don't think about your arm. If anything, visualize yourself preparing and releasing/relaxing the upper body, shoulder and elbow. The hand can be wherever it is because it moves very fast and very easily. The hard part is the arm and the body rotation.

  • @michaeltrocchia4516
    @michaeltrocchia4516 Год назад +1

    Does left knee go in

  • @alam77ny
    @alam77ny 11 лет назад

    very good tutorial. I am just getting my hook and this one is a good help. Thanks buddy.

  • @Serganten1
    @Serganten1 12 лет назад

    Can you show the hook technique Mayweather use sometimes? He used it against hatton. I think it is called "the check-hook".
    And its a shame I missed your workshops. Quite hard to get to America from Sweden in a cheap and quick way ;)
    Keep the vids coming!

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    That's exactly the reason why many people leave their weight on the front foot or at the center instead of shifting all the way over to the back foot. Some punches don't work unless you're inside really close.

  • @fergusjenkins9785
    @fergusjenkins9785 8 лет назад +3

    Well done for explaining this better than freddie roach.

  • @AHMAD3107
    @AHMAD3107 10 лет назад +1

    Great ...... Really helped me....

  • @useruser_notinuse
    @useruser_notinuse 11 лет назад

    So professional and easy :D .Thanks

  • @bennubird0
    @bennubird0 10 лет назад

    Good video thank you J.

  • @gameboy5524
    @gameboy5524 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @ForeverYoungKickboxer
    @ForeverYoungKickboxer 7 лет назад

    Good stuff. Love the left hook. I'm a natural southpaw, but fight orthodox 90% of the time. My jab is one of my strongest punches, and my left hook is my best punch (favorite strike is the spinning backfist though)

  • @JenBecht
    @JenBecht 11 лет назад

    can you make a video on how to to an upper cut?

  • @NukaColaQuantum
    @NukaColaQuantum 5 лет назад

    Thank you

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    Try everything. Have fun and good luck.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад

    Exactly, the left heel doesn't lift/rotate with the jab. You save it for the left hook.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    Every situation is different. What works in one might be bad in another. Every powerful punch has a vulnerability. For sure, you will need that elbow to come up if you want power behind your hooks. That wrist needs reinforcement.

  • @hoejackborseman1059
    @hoejackborseman1059 11 лет назад

    u'r doing a great job expertboxing , I've improved so much with the correctional information and advice's u give . Keep it coming. and also please also do something on
    1. breathing while punching
    2. cardio & strength workouts
    3. core muscle exercises
    would help ur fans and boxing lovers a lot ! thnks

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  11 лет назад

      I will definitely make get those videos out to you! Thanks for watching.

  • @ivindandersen8792
    @ivindandersen8792 10 лет назад

    Thanks for the video :)

  • @jasonscrappy4994
    @jasonscrappy4994 6 лет назад +1

    That's some sweet science!

  • @olot100
    @olot100 11 лет назад

    how far out should i move my arm at the start of the hook? I'm not sure if I'm winding back too much or if I'm not giving enough swing room. Any tips?

  • @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK
    @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK 11 лет назад

    dude thank you for this video....ive been boxing for a while, am orthodox stance, but i cant throw a left hook for shit....this video helped thanks man

  • @bobweave1340
    @bobweave1340 12 лет назад

    hi i have had an argument with myself on the left hook ive been caught up about it and always thinking about it..it just dosent feel right to me when i throw it it feels slow and not correct technique im orthodoxed and have long arms is this why?..id really like to masyer

  • @Shtyce
    @Shtyce 11 лет назад

    Great video, it helped a lot! btw, do you know if Mike Tyson ever threw a horizontal punch?

  • @SerbianKickboxer969
    @SerbianKickboxer969 11 лет назад

    Stupid question...I've noticed that planting my right foot when doing the l.hook takes away a lot of the range.Is it supposed to be like that?

  • @vincentrobert8460
    @vincentrobert8460 9 лет назад

    Thanks brother

  • @flyingnimbus1000
    @flyingnimbus1000 12 лет назад

    they look sick!

  • @C0UCHL0CKED
    @C0UCHL0CKED 12 лет назад

    Can you talk about how your body should feel when throwing these punches? For example; should you feel strain or tightness in your legs, etc. That's the biggest problem I have when i try to apply the techniques; just knowing how my body is supposed to feel when in the stance and when throwing punches.

  • @quensoueu1
    @quensoueu1 8 лет назад +1

    Is the American hook(knuckles vertical) more powerful than the european (knuckles horizontal)?

  • @Liipq
    @Liipq 11 лет назад

    Hey, i am going to spar for the first time on tuesday and i went boxing for 4 sessions now so shall i try using hooks or uppercuts?

  • @MarioJPav
    @MarioJPav 8 лет назад +12

    U had Antonio brown's haircut before it was cool

  • @coco1979
    @coco1979 11 лет назад

    With the mid range hook I find it quite easy to get the elbow up nice and parallel L shape but from there the further out I try to hook at longer ranges I find it difficult to get the elbow,forearm and fist all parallel with the floor,The elbow is a little bit lower
    Do you think this is ok? Is this normal or do you think I need to work on this..?

  • @stevenmonash6284
    @stevenmonash6284 6 лет назад

    Should we step a little at an angle of the lead leg to set up the left hook?

  • @promma4225
    @promma4225 11 лет назад +1

    hey one question Johnny when u throw the hook do u have to protect ur chin with ur shoulder or keeping one side protected is good enough?.

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  11 лет назад

      It's not practical to try and defend as you're striking. It helps to be defensively aware but it doesn't help to let your fear of getting hit keep you from attacking fluidly. When I throw the hook, the throwing arm is focused on landing the punch and the other arm is back at my chin.

  • @asweeney101
    @asweeney101 11 лет назад +1

    hey great video, really enjoy your tutorials and your webpage, do you shift all your weight to your back leg when you throw the hook? Thanks Alex

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  11 лет назад

      Sometimes, I do. Sometimes I don't. You can throw a hook with your weight in the front, or in the middle. And WHILE you throw the hook, you can shift your weight or leave it in place. Each one has a different effect and purpose.

    • @asweeney101
      @asweeney101 11 лет назад +1

      OK thanks for the info!

  • @minhkha6143
    @minhkha6143 8 лет назад

    Am I suppose to lock my elbows when I throw the hook? My coach told me I was slapping the bag too much when I was throwing it. But I'm confused because if I lock my elbows and only turn my body, I can't "pop" my shoulders and give it that kind of sling shot hook.

  • @TenshiYerlin
    @TenshiYerlin 3 года назад +1

    Uhhh Can you help me.
    I tried this on my friend and now his face is on his back.

  • @kaptainkermo
    @kaptainkermo 8 лет назад

    Hi! For orthodox stance, should the left hook be more of a second punch (ie right cross then left hook) or counter punch (ie slip then left hook)? It seems really difficult to just walk up to your opponent and throw a left hook as the first punch.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад

    The arm has to move with the body or else it will look silly if you swing the arm without the body. If anything, IMAGINE your arm in one position as you swing the body and this will look better.

  • @omarperez925
    @omarperez925 8 лет назад +1

    Do a lesson on the check hook, plz.

  • @jordyschilthuis5267
    @jordyschilthuis5267 8 лет назад +1

    Is it nececarry to lean to the left before throwing it ?

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  8 лет назад

      As long as your left hand/shoulder can hit the opponent, you are fine. But if not, then you will need a step or a slip or some kind of movement to get the angle for it. At least if you want power that is...

    • @jordyschilthuis5267
      @jordyschilthuis5267 8 лет назад

      I get it

  • @DiscipleOfLizardKing
    @DiscipleOfLizardKing 11 лет назад

    you dont have to necessarily put your right heel down as long as you are pivoting with your left foot. If you can do it the way here then thats good, but what really matters is do what works for you.( when i do a left hook i usually stay on the balls of my feet) Just remember to pivot your left foot because thats were your power and rotation comes from...that being said its still a good idea to try it in a mirror slowly first like johny said and try to learn it correctly before improvising

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    The more you punch, the more you're open. It's a tradeoff but you should try it.

  • @med4u1
    @med4u1 8 лет назад

    I have a question. The motion of bringing the hook back in that you're doing (not sure how else to explain this- slapping motion) is that after impact or during impact? In other words am I suppose to maintain a certain angle (bend in the elbow) when it's being thrown getting most of the power from rotation and then bring it back in after impact?

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад +1

    You have to be able to do it slow before you can do it fast. Do it slow motion and watch yourself in the mirror.

    • @mightysheev3511
      @mightysheev3511 4 года назад

      i literally have your videos on watch it through and practice in the mirror while listening to the video again

  • @crblaugrana
    @crblaugrana 7 лет назад

    Do a video for the right hook

  • @COMB0RICO
    @COMB0RICO 11 лет назад

    A way to distinguish hook from uppercut is to ask the question, "what leg is the weight shifting to?" Uppercut- leg on same side as punching arm; hook- opposite leg as punch; straight right is trickier to distinguish and I don't have the skill yet to give an answer.

  • @MisterVolts
    @MisterVolts 11 лет назад

    Compare this technique with Bruce Lee's "shovel hook". Also, Johnny raises a good point about the forward lean - it's a good measure to keep your chin BEHIND your lead knee. This ensures good form, to land a quicker, cleaner punch without leading with your face. :)

  • @renceileto1776
    @renceileto1776 10 лет назад

    Johnny, what's the weight of your gloves? It seems a bit larger..

    • @jamestodd1104
      @jamestodd1104 6 лет назад

      Rence Ileto look like normal 16oz to me

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад

    Well, those are 3 different punches so they probably have more differences than similarities between them.

  • @ownage7264
    @ownage7264 10 лет назад +1

    johnny are u meant to push when u are rotating the foot?

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  10 лет назад

      I hate the word push. It's more like a drill. Think of it this way...you're not pushing your foot OFF the ground, you're pushing your foot INTO the ground.

    • @ownage7264
      @ownage7264 10 лет назад

      expertboxing oh so lift the heel up and push foot into the ground?

  • @pattygurrola5648
    @pattygurrola5648 9 лет назад +3

    Nice would u mind showing me a few punches 👏👍✋

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  9 лет назад +1

      Patty Gurrola Hahaha....

    • @lynettewilson7396
      @lynettewilson7396 9 лет назад

      +Patty Gurrola Yeah he's very gorgeous in my opinion, love the way he breaks things down so plan and simple, watched other video on right cross punch very interesting.

  • @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK
    @ArMiNiSfUCkinRedicK 11 лет назад

    the elbow tip was genuis...i think my problem was i tried to use more arm motion then from the hips

  • @johannsebastian2762
    @johannsebastian2762 10 лет назад

    What do you say about throwing the hook in a rather wide path to elicit bigger kinetic power?

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  10 лет назад

      Nah, that's nothing. The only reason why the wide path might be more powerful is because your body has more time to rotate into the punch. If you have good coordination and a fast body twitch, you don't need a wide hook.

  • @kyreewells9215
    @kyreewells9215 4 года назад

    as i pivit my feet can i keep my opisite foot flat footed

  • @Compl33tR4nd0mZ
    @Compl33tR4nd0mZ 9 лет назад

    I prefer using vertical hook in all instances, is there a good reason why I should force myself to learn the horizontal hook?

    • @expertboxing
      @expertboxing  8 лет назад

      Sometimes it gets around the guard better.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  11 лет назад

    Because it's an awkward punch. Many details to placing your body correctly.

  • @expertboxing
    @expertboxing  12 лет назад

    Nike Lo-Pro boxing shoes

  • @exhale85
    @exhale85 10 лет назад +1

    yeeuh johnny get it!

  • @MixUpMike69
    @MixUpMike69 10 лет назад

    I have a question I started boxing since 2 months ago I threw my hook thumb facing up I feel like i have more power but my coach said to throw a hook, thumb facing me (Palms facing down) but each time I hit the heavy bags it feels uncomfortable and it hurts my wrist and I feel like my power is weak then when I throw my hook palms facing me.
    What hook should I rely on?

    • @MrVaDelux
      @MrVaDelux 10 лет назад

      Miguel cotto a pro boxer won over 10 titles throws a hook the same way u do. I say stay with the hook u like