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Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo

The Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the triceps and quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

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Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo Muscles Worked

Primary

Obliques; Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Triceps (triceps brachii); Quads (quadriceps femoris)

How to do the Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo

  1. Stand in a comfortable boxing stance with your hands up protecting your face and your knees slightly bent.

  2. Slip your upper body to the right by shifting your weight and dropping your shoulder slightly to evade an imaginary punch.

  3. Slip your upper body to the left in a fluid motion, keeping your core engaged and hands guard-high.

  4. Deliver a powerful lead hook with your front hand, pivoting on your back foot as you rotate your torso.

  5. Follow immediately with a straight cross from your rear hand, fully extending your arm and pivoting your back heel.

  6. Return smoothly to your starting defensive stance and reset your breathing before the next repetition.

Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo FAQs

What muscles does the Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo work?

The Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the triceps and quads. The main muscles are the obliques, rectus abdominis and anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo?

None. The Alternating Slip-Hook Cross Combo is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

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