Jab Cross Slip Right Cross Left Hook Combo

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Stand in a standard boxing stance with your lead foot forward, feet shoulder-width apart, and knees slightly bent.
2. Raise your hands to your chin (guard position) with elbows tucked into your ribs and chin slightly tucked.
3. Distribute your weight evenly on the balls of your feet to allow for quick rotation and movement.

How to do it

1. Throw a Jab (lead hand) straight out while exhaling, then immediately follow with a Cross (rear hand) by pivoting your back foot and rotating your hips.
2. Perform a Slip Right by bending your knees and shifting your head slightly outside your rear shoulder to 'dodge' an incoming punch.
3. Explode out of the slip by throwing another Cross, using the loaded tension in your rear hip to drive the punch forward.
4. Finish the combo with a Lead Hook, rotating your lead hip and heel inward while keeping your arm at a 90-degree angle, exhaling on every strike.
5. Reset to your starting stance immediately after the hook and maintain a rhythmic tempo.

Form checklist

• Keep the non-punching hand glued to your face to protect your chin at all times.
• Pivot your feet and hips on every punch to generate power from the ground rather than just the shoulders.
• Ensure your head moves off the center line during the slip while keeping your eyes on the target.
• Snap your punches back to your face quickly instead of letting your hands drop after the strike.

Pro tips

• Focus on the weight transfer: as you slip right, load your rear leg like a spring to maximize the power of the subsequent cross.
• Maintain a 'snap' at the end of each punch by turning your knuckles over at the point of impact.
• Exhale sharply with every movement to maintain core tension and prevent fatigue.

Make it harder

• Add a 'Sprawl' or a burpee immediately after the final hook to increase the metabolic demand.
• Hold light dumbbells (1-2 lbs) to increase shoulder endurance and resistance during the punching phases.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the jab cross slip right cross left hook combo work?

The jab cross slip right cross left hook combo primarily targets the calves, glutes, lats, pectorals, and quadriceps, and also works the forearms, grip muscles, and serratus anterior as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for the jab cross slip right cross left hook combo?

The jab cross slip right cross left hook combo requires no equipment — just your body weight.

Is the jab cross slip right cross left hook combo good for beginners?

The jab cross slip right cross left hook combo is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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