Uppercut Combination Punching Bag

How to perform an uppercut

Step-By-Step Instructions

Since the uppercut involves several different coordinated movements, it is best to try the movement with little to no weight at first. Perform the exercise in front of a mirror to check your form. When you have mastered the mechanics, add weight slowly.

1. Stand with feet hip-distance apart. Knees and hips should be straight but soft so that you are standing in a relaxed but "ready" posture.
2. Make fists with both hands and lift the arms so that hands are facing your body at chin height. Elbows are bent to a 90-degree angle and shoulder-width apart.
3. As you lower the body into a slight squat position, rotate the torso and lower your right hand down to chest height so that you can powerfully scoop (or "cut") the arm under and up and to the left.
4. Continue to scoop and lift as you rotate your body left. Stop when you reach a standing position facing slightly left, and fist is at chin height.
5. Repeat the movement to the right with the left arm. Because you are starting in a position where you are rotated left, the movements will be bigger and you'll have to use more energy to engage the body and turn it to the right.
6. Continue to repeat, alternating arms and rotating to the left and right.

If you are performing the movement without weight, with a sparring partner, or in front of a punching bag, you'll repeat the sequence quickly. Be prepared to get breathless and sweaty.

If you perform the exercise with weights, you'll execute the movement more slowly. Use lightweight (3-5 pounds) to begin and increase as you become more comfortable with the movement.

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