How to Throw a Straight Right Hand!

When a straight right hand is thrown with the correct technique it is one of the most powerful punches in a boxer’s arsenal! It does take time to learn but it’s worth the effort. Ever seen one by GGG (Gennady Gennadyevich Golovkin)?

Here is my guide on how to throw a straight right hand:
1. Start with both your hands on your cheeks to guard your face.

2. Be sure to start with your right heel off the ground.

3. Extend your right arm out.

4. At the same time bend your front leg, turn your right hip, roll your shoulder over, turn your fist so that you make contact with your two largest knuckles.

5. DO NOT BEND YOUR WRIST.

6. When you punch do not push on the bag. You want your punch to have that snap so drive your knuckle in then bring your right hand back to your face as fast as possible.

7. Leave your left hand on your cheek.
Have a go at practising this at your next training session. Hopefully your punch will be as powerful as GGG!