How to Throw a Lead Hook | 4 Variations of Lead Hook

Do you want to learn how to throw a lead hook? On this video, Tony shares the 4 ways or variations to throw a lead hook. The lead hook is one of the most devastating punches in boxing. However, it can feel very awkward when learning it, especially for beginners. I have even seen some so-called boxing coaches on the web throwing the lead hook all wrong. For this reason, I have put together this video to explain and demonstrate the 4 perfect ways to throw a lead hook.
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My name is Tony Jeffries, Olympic medalist and retired professional boxer. I am now co-owner of Box 'N Burn, two boxing fitness gyms in Los Angeles, as well as the Box 'N Burn Academy where we train professional boxing trainers. During my career I won the national championship 7 times, and also became European champion. These are the 4 ways you can throw a lead hook.
To throw the perfect lead hook, the first thing you need to keep in mind is your starting position. The wrong position won't allow you to get as much power behind the lead hook. If you are orthodox, you will use your left hand, southpaws, on the other hand, will use their right hand. I am orthodox, so I will use my left hand to throw the lead hook.
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First, I am going to get into position. To do that, I am going to throw a punch with my right hand. This puts the weight on my front foot, and that's the perfect position to throw a lead hook with maximum power. You can also slip while moving your weight to your front foot to get into position for a powerful lead hook. Anything you throw with your backhand will get you into the right position.
The lead hook also has its variations. In this video, I am going to demonstrate lead hook variations such as the mid-range hook. I will also cover the short-range hook, the long-range hook, and the lead hook to the body.
The lead hook to the body is by far my favourite punch in boxing. It has helped me win a lot of fights as a professional boxer. I was able to really master this punch but as you may probably guess it didn't quite happen overnight. It took a lot of hours of practice, but with strong determination, I was able to prevail.
Remember that the lead hook can be hard and awkward at first but once you have mastered it is the most powerful punch.
Regardless of whether you are boxing for fitness or fighting, mastering the lead hook will help you achieve your goals.
What you need to keep in mind is that transferring your weight is what will give you maximum power.
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[@78ULTRAMAR]

Great video. As an amateur kickboxer i use nr. 3 for the most time.

[@benjaminzuniga9643]

Mid-range hook and pivot+hook. Very effective in sparring with friends

[@user-nd8vl7uy5x]

Long-range left hook

[@deanodog3667]

Chech hook !

[@kevincooper53]

Nice stuff bro keep them coming I was always confused on how to throw the lead left hook you cleared it up for me I'm gonna use this tool for my next fight in Alabama on Nov14th I dedicated this fight to my Dad Rip and my disabled Mom thanks again.

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@@SuperTDSmith apparently, not as much as you

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Let’s you know he didn’t take a lot of hits lol

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@@vensonj kek. you can trust his words, he knows how to not get hit

[@Truth_SeekR]

Palm down is weird

[@joulesannadan64]

A month of my training about left hook. He just explained it in 8 minutes

[@Allik0511]

Are you a righty?

[@domesticworks8104]

Yeh thatswas the same for me too.

[@MaxPayne909]

True but these 8 minutes mean nothing to those that haven't trained the left hook for a month.

[@careercapital]

Amazing details! Could you do a video on the "overhand right"

[@MrJ691]

Would not reccomend doing an overhand right

[@infernowarrior5022]

@@MrJ691 I agree, it can get countered pretty easily with an uppercut

[@peterteba3891]

@@infernowarrior5022 But it's very effective

[@rudro5784]

@@peterteba3891 if you can land

[@domesticworks8104]

I'm a beginner at boxing coming from a karate background (taekwondo) and now moving into kickboxing with my trainer, I've done about 3 months of boxing training. I've watched a ton of videos but watching your instruction on the hook and the mechanics is by far the most clear & informative demonstration of how to do it. I really appreciate that your giving away you top moves. Good stuff !

[@hellclown4]

I love thumb up mid-range lead hooks, and what really made the movements make sense was imagine your stirring a big pot. This movement also help throw multiple lead hooks.

[@danchovanes2612]

That's a good tip!

[@paullynch4021]

Best tip I got for throwing a hook, was to imagine putting out a cigarette with your lead foot as you pivot.

[@MFUnicornBey]

This.

[@rapidgaming4703]

this is great, thanks

[@ianstiehl1994]

Best tip I got was not to load up so much by twisting the upper body, but by twisting the hips. Loading at the hips instead fits really well into a kickboxing style where hip fakes are common

[@flyingsoul7147]

Wow lol

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What if you don't smoke?

[@Shadow-jw3cv]

I was learning lead hook punch from 2 months, but you just explained it in 8 minutes. Hats Off to you.🙏🙏 Who the fuck are disliking such a wonderful video

[@leehoffman4580]

As a left hander fighting from a traditional stance, I always relied on my left hooks. I was always able to generate much power inside with it. However, the flat footed hook to the body with the weight shifted hook to the head is a move I wished I had years ago. That rib tap will drop your opponents hands every time, and followed with a powerful hook to the head can be a devastating move. Good stuff.

[@LeftHookLegend]

Also an orthodox lefty!

[@waynesuico6213]

I’m the opposite I’m a southpaw righty 🤣

[@panhouska]

I just love the last two punches thrown...you can feel the energy. You are great ,Tony.

[@rishubhchakraborty4963]

Perfect. Transfer weight onto the lead leg and that's the set up for any of the hook variations. Pretty much can be extrapolated to any punch. It's so cool to keep revisiting basics :)

[@nursenic03]

Another great video tony. I’m training to box and your tips always help get me to a new level in sparring

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Tony been doing boxing workouts for 40 years, heard a lot , watched a lot, just started watching your videos recently, and must admit I won't watch anyone else again, you are spot on, thank you sir.

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No4 "Great great shot" looking at the camera. Authenticity of knowing it actually works. Love it.

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Hi Tony, congrats for your sessions, very accurate, understandable (even for a non-native speaker), absolutely practical. Keep up the excellent work, best for you.!

[@tigereye1589]

Have to say amazing content especially the last hook combination , god bless you

[@jr9463]

Great tips and breakdown of the 4 lead hooks mate! Thanks a lot!

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You've been an inspiration on my mma journey thanks a million ❤

[@russellbray4594]

Great teaching Tony. Thanks.

[@marc6003]

Absolutely awesome, thanks Tony!

[@kelvinleung75]

best boxing tutorial channel! keep up the good work!!

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

Excellent explanation. My lead hook WAS a weakness and since changing so my feet follow your example (front pivot) it’s increased 50% at least. 🥊👍

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Excellent!

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Brilliant vids Tony. Every single one!

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Beautiful explanation!!!!!

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Love the explanation! Great video

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Thanks Tony!!! Your videos are educational and motivational!!!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I appreciate it ma friend, big help for the channel! And if you got questions and video request just comment it down below 👇🏻

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great stuff, thanks so much!!

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Thank you!! Great vid!

[@JackassHill]

This is one of the best boxing videos I've ever watched. I still have no idea how RJJ got as much power on that pull pivot hook as he did.

[@baldeoman]

Good explanation, thank you

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Tony...you are an amazing teacher. Thank you...I have learned so much.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Appreciate it ma man Thank you 🙏🏼

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[@lgomex-momin1464]

Thanks man the amount of tips you have given me outstanding thanks

[@tomnguyen4673]

You can tell that your left hook to the body is your best punch.. by just the way you throw or with ease. It’s like you practice that punch for years and years 👏👏👏

[@racer301181]

Great Training vids. Thank you

[@Beef850]

That pivot hook looks pretty tricky to master but I'm gonna try and practice it. Really appreciate the time you put in your videos and the great content its truly exceptional.👍👌

[@axelb1635]

Hey Tony, even if it’s been said numerous times: thanks for all your videos. You really teach the sweet science of boxing, mindset included, and that’s awesome! I have a question on the lead hook and the knee rotation. If you look at some boxers, like Canelo, their lead leg is solidly fixed on the ground while they throw their lead hook. Is it just a preference there, or do you loose power while rotation the knee?

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank u Alex, means a lot - rotate hip and foot mate not knee :) but your knee will move

[@calchuchesta3196]

@@Tony_Jeffries Conversely, I’ve seen it said that rotating solely on the back foot and keeping the left foot still, as opposed to pivoting it, gets a little more speed and power on that lead hook. Is that true?

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Great instruction!

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Thanks for the explanation! I boxed 30 years ago. And it nice to get back to the basis.

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Finally understood that strike thank you great video

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Great video , so glad i found your channel

[@MartyMoose1611]

Thank you. I’ve always been fascinated with hooks (exposure to Bruce Lee and Smoking Joe Frazier). I can’t wait to practice this on my bag (too old to spar anymore). I would like to have found your channel about 5-10 years ago.

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Thank you! 🥊

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I’ve been watching this video twice a week for a year now. Thank you Tony.

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Love these vids bro, been following your instructions for a month now, feeling better getting better. Keep em coming

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Hi Mate You make all this so easy , and we all know it's not . The best thing of all though is your explanations, this really lets us get your information into our heads . Brilliant thanks again . Vive et disce Tim

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yeah so I'm gonna go to my second session tomorrow. Got my mouthguard made ready. Your tips help me a great deal thanks. Just practiced with you an hour and I think especially for my hip strength/mobility this is an amazing sport for me. Just gotta protect myself well. The stamina part of this sport is really similar with skateboarding in my experience so far

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Excellent video

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[@Nimarsile]

Very informative video, solved lots of my questions. I recently found myself kept hurting my fingers when throwing hooks, and from this viedo I realized that it's because of the thumb position. I changed the thumb to the downward position when throwing long-range hooks and it's way better.

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Just the info I needed

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Great videos sir!

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I started boxing at home a few months back and I love your videos man!! I would love to see a video explaining the jab in depth, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

I got lots of videos about Jab ma man - Search Tony Jeffries Jab

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@@Tony_Jeffries oh my bad! Haven’t done the research before asking haha, that’s on me!

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[@Tony_Jeffries]

Appreciate that Thank you 🙏🏼

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Best channel on youtube !

[@jayruane3898]

I was just on the bag throwing the long range hook just like you hitting with top of the gloves and wondering am I doing it wrong but it felt way more powerful 😃 thanks Tony I will practice and perfect this for fight 👌

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I like ur channel. Very helpful mate. Merci

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Great explanation of the correct form… you make it smooth and effective! Thx from Cali USA

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He lives in cali now

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You make very good job coatch . Keep going

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Brilliant Tony, learned loads, thanks 😊

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Grate to hear mate

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Terrific videos, thank you so much, a hug from Mérida Yucatán México

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you 🙏🏼 means alot

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New subscriber from middlesbrough excellent tutorial keep up the good work 👍

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Thank you sir

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You are the man Tony, I can say thank you for sharing but I feel that's not enough, anyway thanks!!

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man loves every punch hahaha good video!

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Love love your video. Helps me a lot through my exercising process.

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

Bro I know this is three years old but this is great imo. I feel like I suck at throwing lead hooks and this breakdown is super friggin simple and throwing them makes alot more sense to me now. Ty.

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Hey Jeffery would love to see a video on the gazelle jab that Marvin halgler used and best way to use it!

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Thanks!!!

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Nice job Tony.

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you

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So kool as always.

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Thanks for the tip..🙂

[@Tony_Jeffries]

More to come mate 👊

[@olegturyanov2071]

Thank you so much, mate! Because you know, left hook is a very complicated thing to do - it takes a lot of time to train the left hand to become a dangerous one - however, I will follow your instructions and see if I get any good.

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I appreciate that ma man

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[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thanks ma man, means alot

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When I get to the top you definitely have to be my manager, you're a true ring veteran, thanks for always sharing what u know with us, keep up the good work coach 🙏🙏🙏

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Amazing!

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[@Tony_Jeffries]

More to come ma man

[@MrByaeger]

I couldn't throw a left hook from age 17 to 29 because I had torn off a tendon in my shoulder and it would dislocate , so I had to spar with it taped up if I wanted to stand in traditional stance. Well didn't take long for guys to figure out i had no left hook ! Don't recommend it. But it did force me to get good at switching leads , Got it fixed and spent few years learning to trust it and how to throw them and was surprised how many different ways people threw them and why. Great series, glad i found it . Learning new things even though I'm 57

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[@Tony_Jeffries]

Thank you Cesar, means a lot to the channel and to me as well 👊🏻

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[@hangrycats1956]

excellent explanation, I have questions that you answered especially with the weight shift and turning your lead foot when you throw the hook. Many thanks!

[@Tony_Jeffries]

Glad it was helpful! If u don’t mind, could u please share this vid on ya social media please. Will really help me out :) All good if not 👊🏻

[@hangrycats1956]

@@Tony_Jeffries no worries man!