Before diving into the lean back, the training session began with a warm-up focused on dynamic muscle engagement. This included exercises that promote blood flow, increase mobility and activate the nervous system. Incorporating actual footwork patterns and shadow boxing helped the clients transition smoothly into the technical drills.

Recently, my senior client and I focused on developing both hooks, building on the foundation we set with the left hook in previous lessons. This post shares the techniques, drills, and training methods we used to sharpen the check-hook, along with tips on improving bobbing and weaving to make this punch even more powerful.