Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo
The Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo mainly works the core, shoulders, chest and triceps, with help from the quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo Muscles Worked
Primary
Obliques; Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo
Stand in a sturdy fighting stance with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands raised to guard your face.
Extend your lead arm forward to throw a quick jab, fully extending the arm before snapping it back to your guard.
Pivot on your back foot as you drive your hips forward to deliver a powerful cross with your rear hand.
Bend your knees and shift your weight slightly to slip your upper body to the outside to evade incoming counters.
Pivot your lead foot and shoulder to unleash a powerful hook punch, then smoothly return to your starting defensive guard.
Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo work?
The Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo mainly works the core, shoulders, chest and triceps, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the obliques, anterior deltoid, pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo?
None. The Alternating Jab Cross Slip-Hook Combo is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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