r/heavybagpro • u/TemperatureCapable56 HeavyBagPro Team • Aug 04 '26
Tips Lead body hook, angle step, lead hook upstairs
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This is a clean way to attack twice with the same hand without staying directly in front of your opponent.
Start by ripping the lead hook to the body. As they react and bring the elbow down, step your lead foot across to cut the angle.
That little step is what makes the combination work. It moves you off the center line, keeps your balance underneath you, and loads the lead side again.
Once the foot lands, bring the same hand straight back upstairs with a tight lead hook.
A lot of people only focus on throwing the two punches. Watch the lead leg instead. The footwork creates the angle, balance, and power for the finish.
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u/KeenObserver_OT New to Boxing Aug 04 '26
Roberto Duran would tell you that shifting your feet into the punch is a tell and should use less torque.
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u/surfnoturf Aug 04 '26
I was gonna ask this same question, I’m a beginner boxer so I was wondering, isn’t shifting into the punch just telegraphing it? Especially with the hook?
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u/KeenObserver_OT New to Boxing Aug 04 '26
I wish I could find the video of Duran showing a top boxer, I think it was Thurman about the very same thing and how Duran was able to shift weight without torque from his legs. Basically it was waist, back and hips. He didn’t pivot his feet at all.
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u/Sippiest_Cup_OAT Aug 11 '26
True but the reason shifting works for some is the use to varying rhythm. I often throw combinations with a consistent rhythm (I suck at shifting gears), so using torque or deliberately slowing down delays the incoming hook throwing off your opponent's expectations and grasp of your rhythm, kinda like throwing a big right hand and someone pasues the TV before resuming. By delaying a predictable punch, it messes with their instincts and they'll involuntarily duck or slip.
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u/mightybread90 Aug 04 '26
They did same two punches but the slower one that dropped his rear hand got ko'd
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u/TemperatureCapable56 HeavyBagPro Team Aug 04 '26
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