Boxing
Hip-Shoulder Sequence Reps
A cross driven by the floor and hips, not the arm
9 min
5 x 12 slow reps
Beginner
Why this drill
Builds toward a cross driven by the floor and hips, not the arm.
Instructions
- 1Start in stance and press the rear foot into the floor.
- 2Rotate the rear hip, then the torso, then release the hand.
- 3Hold the finished position for one second and check your balance.
- 4Only speed up once the order stays the same every rep.
What to focus on
Sequence order: floor, hip, torso, hand.
Recommended reps
5 x 12 slow reps
Common mistake
Arm firing first while the rear foot stays flat.