How to Execute an Uppercut Punch

An effective uppercut punch could mean the difference between victory or defeat in a pugilistic contest. It's the atomic bomb in your otherwise conventional arsenal. Here is how to deliver this punch with ease and power.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Get in the standard boxing on-guard position with your chin tucked into your chest. Lean forward slightly while simultaneously rotating your shoulders and hips counterclockwise (if your delivery is a left uppercut).

2. Move the punching hand forward, then up, just before you impact with the target. Picture the motion of shoveling snow. You dig and then lift.

3. Use the power of pushing off the rear leg by raising the rear heel for bone-crushing results.

4. Keep the elbows close to the body for defense and maximum power in the execution of the punch.

5. The bottom of your fist should be facing you when hitting your target. Keep the fist clenched throughout the motion to prevent injury to your fingers.

Tips & Warnings

• This punch can be practiced by hanging a heavy bag on its side from the ceiling and striking it from underneath. When you can lift the bag substantially with a single punch without pushing, you will begin to understand the uppercut.

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