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Most often it's used at the short range of fighting, but it is also effective at mid-distance. It's almost never a punch you would use at long distance (an uppercut usually finishes up with the forearm perpendicular to the ground, which limits the distance you can target). You can throw the uppercut with either hand. You’ll rarely see an uppercut punch to the body, but technically you could throw the punch, targeting a point lower than your opponent’s chin.","What is an uppercut punch in boxing?","faq_schema",{"_uid":672,"answer":673,"question":674,"component":670},"9762294a-c600-4ba9-9e4b-fe656fb72939","You can use the uppercut punch to do a variety of things. At mid-distance you can get your opponent to bring their guard up too high and open themselves up for body shots. At close distance, an uppercut thrown without power can be used to lift the opponent's chin, allowing an opening for hooks, and since it's often hard to see it coming, thrown with power, an uppercut can be a devastating shot.","What does an uppercut punch do?",{"_uid":676,"answer":677,"question":678,"component":670},"cafb4247-843e-4b10-820e-335818ae10cf","A lead uppercut in boxing could mean one of two things: The uppercut is the leading punch thrown in a combo, or the uppercut thrown with your leading/front hand. To avoid misunderstanding we will refer to the latter as lead uppercut. For an Orthodox boxing stance, this is your left uppercut; for a Southpaw stance, this is your right uppercut.","What is a lead uppercut punch?",{"_uid":680,"answer":681,"question":682,"component":670},"f20481e5-4c26-4227-92e2-0d3b8fe1974c","The rear uppercut is an uppercut punch delivered with the back hand. For an Orthodox boxing stance, this is your right uppercut; for a Southpaw stance, this is your left uppercut.","What is a rear uppercut punch?",{"_uid":684,"answer":685,"question":686,"component":670},"06ac3ed2-a48e-4ef3-af10-a6f1c84fd7b2","The basics of throwing the lead uppercut are not too different from throwing a hook: Start in your boxing stance, Imagine your opponent's head being at mid-to-close distance, Shift your weight a little bit to the front foot, lower your stance slightly and drop your front arm about one foot to create enough space to generate power, Keep your back hand up, protecting your chin at all times, Rotate your hips (orthodox → clockwise | southpaw → counterclockwise), getting your body to create force upwards while returning your position to a regular height.  Simultaneously, exaggerate that rotation even further with your shoulders and drive your front hand in an almost straight motion upwards, with your palm toward your face, in the direction of the chin of your opponent. At the end of this motion your front shoulder should touch/cover your chin, Return your front hand to your guard and reset into your stance as quickly as possible","How do you throw a lead uppercut punch?",{"_uid":688,"answer":689,"question":690,"component":670},"16bf1259-52e3-46a3-b1ae-67235041c6ba","The rear uppercut is probably a bit easier to throw than the lead uppercut, but it can leave you more open to counterpunches from your opponent. The rear uppercut follows almost the same steps as the lead uppercut, but you do not need to shift your weight: Start in your boxing stance, Imagine your opponent's head being at close distance, Drop your back hand, considerably lower, about one foot down towards your beltline, Rotate your hips (for orthodox stance → counterclockwise | southpaw → clockwise), As you turn your shoulders, make an arc-type of movement with your forearm through the point you want to punch, finishing at a 90 degree angle to the ground. At the end of this movement, your front hand should be tightly covering your chin, Quickly reset into your stance","How do you throw a rear uppercut punch?",{"_uid":692,"answer":693,"question":694,"component":670},"16fee436-b59f-4949-a5da-e17c71e08eef","As with everything, practice makes perfect. In order to throw an effective uppercut, you have to practice and refine your technique over time. Here are the 4 ways to train the uppercut (and any other punch): Shadowboxing, Training with a punching bag, Sparring with an opponent,  Padwork","How do you train an uppercut punch?",{"_uid":696,"answer":697,"question":698,"component":670},"53017182-53c5-43bb-803e-158dade43650","If you are getting hit with uppercuts, you are exposing yourself in some way. You either: don't have a proper stance and your chin is exposed, or you overcommit with your shots, leaning forward too much, breaking your posture. Working on your stance and the ability to keep it during attack/defense is going to help you effectively defend against the uppercut.","How do you defend an uppercut punch?",{"_uid":700,"answer":701,"question":702,"component":670},"f6d88d68-e4ce-4035-8ae2-a8ccb1ba6c5c","The uppercut is a great weapon to have in your arsenal, but as with any other punch, you must also learn how to counter it. 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The simple answer is yes. The uppercut punch is often one of the punches that boxers struggle with the most. Basic punch combinations like the jab-cross (1-2) become second nature to fighters, but the uppercut is a punch that can be tricky to learn, however, it is an essential part of the short-distance game in boxing. When you're right in the face of your opponent and only have the space to throw looping punches, the uppercut becomes your secret weapon to create openings and land punches on your opponent.",{"type":756,"content":761},[762],{"text":763,"type":754},"Although it is tricky, the basics of how to throw an uppercut punch are actually not that difficult to grasp for beginners. Plus, even the basics can give you a leg up on your competition.",{"type":756,"content":765},[766],{"text":767,"type":754},"In this article, we are going to take a look at what an uppercut is, how to throw an uppercut, and the technique behind it, as well as how to set it up and defend against it in a fight.",{"type":748,"attrs":769,"content":770},{"level":750},[771],{"text":772,"type":754},"What Is an Uppercut Punch?",{"type":756,"content":774},[775],{"text":776,"type":754},"The uppercut is a punch thrown with an upwards motion. Most often it's used at the short range of fighting, but it is also effective at mid-distance. It's almost never a punch you would use at long distance (an uppercut usually finishes up with the forearm perpendicular to the ground, which limits the distance you can target). You can throw the uppercut with either hand. You’ll rarely see an uppercut punch to the body, but technically you could throw the punch, targeting a point lower than your opponent’s chin. Here we are going to take a look at both front/lead and rear uppercuts, thrown towards the head of the opponent.",{"type":748,"attrs":778,"content":779},{"level":750},[780],{"text":781,"type":754},"Is An Uppercut An Effective Punch?",{"type":756,"content":783},[784],{"text":673,"type":754},{"type":748,"attrs":786,"content":787},{"level":750},[788],{"text":789,"type":754},"What Is a Lead Uppercut Punch?",{"type":756,"content":791},[792],{"text":793,"type":754},"A lead uppercut in boxing could mean one of two things:",{"type":795,"content":796},"bullet_list",[797,804],{"type":798,"content":799},"list_item",[800],{"type":756,"content":801},[802],{"text":803,"type":754},"the uppercut is the leading punch thrown in a combo",{"type":798,"content":805},[806],{"type":756,"content":807},[808],{"text":809,"type":754},"or the uppercut thrown with your leading/front hand",{"type":756,"content":811},[812],{"text":813,"type":754},"To avoid misunderstanding we will refer to the latter as lead uppercut. For an Orthodox boxing stance, this is your left uppercut; for a Southpaw stance, this is your right uppercut.",{"type":748,"attrs":815,"content":816},{"level":750},[817],{"text":818,"type":754},"What Is a Rear Uppercut Punch?",{"type":756,"content":820},[821],{"text":681,"type":754},{"type":756,"content":823},[824],{"text":825,"type":754},"Let's look at the uppercut punch technique with each hand.",{"type":748,"attrs":827,"content":828},{"level":750},[829],{"text":830,"type":754},"How Do You Throw a Lead Uppercut Punch?",{"type":756,"content":832},[833],{"text":834,"type":754},"The basics of throwing the lead uppercut are not too different from throwing a hook:",{"type":795,"content":836},[837,843,849,855,861,867,873,879],{"type":798,"content":838},[839],{"type":756,"content":840},[841],{"text":842,"type":754},"Start in your boxing stance",{"type":798,"content":844},[845],{"type":756,"content":846},[847],{"text":848,"type":754},"Imagine your opponent's head being at mid-to-close distance",{"type":798,"content":850},[851],{"type":756,"content":852},[853],{"text":854,"type":754},"Shift your weight a little bit to the front foot, lower your stance slightly and drop your front arm about one foot to create enough space to generate power",{"type":798,"content":856},[857],{"type":756,"content":858},[859],{"text":860,"type":754},"Keep your back hand up, protecting your chin at all times",{"type":798,"content":862},[863],{"type":756,"content":864},[865],{"text":866,"type":754},"Rotate your hips (orthodox → clockwise | southpaw → counterclockwise), getting your body to create force upwards while returning your position to a regular height",{"type":798,"content":868},[869],{"type":756,"content":870},[871],{"text":872,"type":754},"Simultaneously, exaggerate that rotation even further with your shoulders and drive your front hand in an almost straight motion upwards, with your palm toward your face, in the direction of the chin of your opponent",{"type":798,"content":874},[875],{"type":756,"content":876},[877],{"text":878,"type":754},"At the end of this motion your front shoulder should touch/cover your chin",{"type":798,"content":880},[881],{"type":756,"content":882},[883],{"text":884,"type":754},"Return your front hand to your guard and reset into your stance as quickly as possible",{"type":756,"content":886},[887],{"text":888,"type":754},"There are a variety of opinions on whether or not to pivot on the front foot, but it depends on the situation. For beginners, it's probably easier to start without it.",{"type":756,"content":890},[891],{"text":892,"type":754},"The uppercut is a punch that needs to be set up with some sort of punch combination. It isn't really effective when directly thrown on its own. 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The Philly Shell defense is constructed of 3 main factors:\n\nThe Philly Shell\n-The lead hand is turned and tucked against the sternum in an ‘L’ shape, raising the shoulder to protect the chin.\n-The rear hand is tucked tight against the chin on the other side, providing solid defense from both right and left-hand shots to the body and head.\n-Twisting the hips to either side allows the boxer to deflect punches off his lead shoulder or rear hand, enabling quick counter shots.\n\nThe usual weakness of this defensive boxing technique is that punch selection from this position is generally limited, however, Floyd was able to negate this weakness by using his very high ring IQ and clever use of a flicking jab off the back foot to funnel opponents into the right ‘lines of fire’ to land his best punches and negate theirs. Watch his skills in full effect by watching the Mayweather vs. Mosley fight.","What is Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. defense technique?\n",{"_uid":1299,"answer":1300,"question":1301,"component":670},"befbc1a2-6313-4b8c-95d1-68e45720e118","Just as Mayweather is considered the best defensive boxer of this age, many consider Pernell Whitaker the best defensive boxer of the previous boxing era. An incredibly slick southpaw fighter, Whitaker used the check lead hook and stutter step, common tools for defensive boxers to prevent opponents from lining up punches correctly. This allowed him to use his incredible reflexes to dodge seemingly hundreds of punches at a time. Here’s how these techniques work in tandem:\n\n-First, an orthodox opponent throws a jab. Whitaker slips to the outside of the jab to pivot right while simultaneously throwing a quick hook/looping jab over the top.\n-Next, the opponent turns to continue the approach, likely behind a high guard. 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Between the ‘Ali Shuffle’ and the Rope-a-Dope, Ali was able to confuse and bewilder opponents to the point where it truly felt like he was a ghost in the ring. Here’s how these two techniques work.\n\nThe Ali Shuffle\n-The Ali Shuffle is a visual trick used to throw off timing. To do the Ali Shuffle, you rapidly switch your front and rear foot back and forth, eventually interrupting this sequence with a punch. \n-The best way to use this technique is to intersperse it in-between stick and move style footwork to throw off the opponent’s rhythm, making them second guess the timing of their punches.\n\nThe Rope a Dope\n-The Rope a Dope is a risky strategy used to frustrate and exhaust a fighter who is low on stamina, preferably a brawler with less than stellar technique. It relies on quick reflexes and the added help of the elastic ring ropes to allow you to wildly dodge punches for an extended period without falling off balance.\n-This strategy works best against heavy-handed boxers that have already thrown a lot of punches, as the Rope a Dope relies on the opponent getting tired to be effective. Save it for the late rounds!\n\nMuhammad Ali is one of the best heavyweights of all time, mostly because he had a defensive edge over the vast majority of his competition, using footwork and hand speed that is usually only found in lower weight classes. 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But if you stay prepared and take the weather seriously, you’ll be able to enjoy a safe and successful winter workout.\n\nWatch the Windchill\nWe’re serious about this! No matter what type of training you’re doing and how long you’re outside, knowing when to go back inside is critical. When the windchill falls below -18 degrees F, frostbite takes only 30 minutes to set it. It’s also important to remember that if you get wet while working out in the cold – like running in the rain or the snow – it will be harder for your body to maintain its core temperature, and you risk physical injury and illness. \n\nProtect Your Extremities\nWhen you exercise, your body is sending all the blood it can to your core, leaving your extremities – head, hands, ears, and feet – to fend for themselves. This makes them especially vulnerable to frostbite. Here are some easy ways to protect yourself:\n\nWear thin wicking gloves beneath a pair of heavier wool- or fleece-lined mittens. That’s right – double the coverage! \n\nInvest in sneakers a half size larger than normal so you can comfortably wear thicker socks\n\nWear a hat or headband that covers your ears\n\nOn colder days, consider a ski mask, hunting mask, or balaclava that protects your face\n\nWear Layers\nWhen you exercise in the cold, your body goes through a roller coaster of temperatures. As your heart rate increases, you will start to feel warmer than you really are. But as your sweat evaporates, it pulls heat from your body, and suddenly you’re cold again. The answer to this Catch 22 is to wear layers that you can take off and put on as needed. Wearing a synthetic layer against your skin will help wick away sweat, and a fleece layer on top of that will provide insulation. For your top layer, consider something waterproof and wind-resistance. Avoid cotton at all costs; once it gets wet, it stays wet, and your body won’t be able to re-regulate its core temperature. \n\nDon’t Forget Sunscreen\nJust because it’s not hot out doesn’t mean the sun won’t burn. In fact, if you’re exercising in the snow or at high altitudes, the sun will be even more likely to burn your skin. If you’re exercising in the cold consistently, always wear sunscreen, a lip balm with sunscreen, and sunglasses. ","How do you work out in cold weather?",{"_uid":1826,"answer":1827,"question":1828,"component":670},"cec91481-87c0-479c-866f-7ac6986ed5ed","Motivating yourself through the dark months can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible. Do these easy cold-weather workout hacks:\n\nInvest in New Activewear\nWhen the cold weather hits, we all want to hunker down and hibernate in our cozy homes. To help you get outside, treat yourself to some new workout gear that excites you. It’s hard not to want to show off a new outfit, and wearing workout clothes that make you look and feel good can be an instant confidence boost!\n\nFind a Workout Buddy\nAccountability! Accountability! Accountability! Finding a workout buddy is a great way to get through cold-weather workouts. The social interaction will rejuvenate you, and the opportunity to set goals and meet people who will motivate you.\n\nBenefits of Working Out in the Cold\nWorking out in the cold weather can help you stay fit, keep your mind sharp, and ward off winter illnesses. \n\nCombat Seasonal Affective Disorder\nShorter days and less natural light can take a toll on your emotional and mental state. While exercise is known to be a mood booster year-round, it’s especially important during the colder months when sunlight and endorphins are in short supply. Fresh air and exercise will help overcome and prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), anxiety, and depression.  \n\nBoost Your Immune System\nRegular physical activity is great for maintaining a strong immune system, which is especially vital in the colder months when viral diseases are running rampant. It may be tempting to stay inside and stay away from others, but working out in cold weather will actually help you build up the resistance you need if a bug ever comes your way.\n\nDiverse Training Options\nDo you know what you can’t do in the summer? Ski! Snowboard! Ice skate! Play hockey on the lake! The cold weather offers numerous exciting exercise opportunities that don’t even feel like working out! \n\nBurn More Calories\nThis may sound like a myth but stay with us. When you’re exercising in the cold, your body has to work that much harder to maintain its core temperature. This means your metabolism is going through the roof and your body is burning more calories and more fat. They weren’t lying when they said summer bodies are built in the winter! 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Use FightCamp’s tips for exercising in cold weather this winter.",{"id":2039,"alt":2040,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":2040,"filename":2041,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},7026564,"FightCamp - Tips for Exercising in Cold Weather","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/ab5f6ea3fb/fightcamp-tips-for-exercising-in-cold-weather.png","Trees are bare, snow is on the ground, and you’re ready to work out outside. Before you face the winter elements use these tips for exercising in cold weather. 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Basically, the idea is that by constantly hitting certain points on an opponent’s body, namely their liver, solar plexus, and serratus muscles (located on the upper chest to the side and below the pectorals) you will severely limit their ability to generate power to the upper body and disrupt their breathing, stressing their cardio far faster than normal.\n\n*Pro Tip: One great way to set up a good shot to the solar plexus is to feint a jab while stepping back. When your opponent chases which they almost always will, lower your level and throw a hard straight directly at their center mass.","What is a way to tire out your opponent in boxing?",{"_uid":2066,"answer":2067,"question":2068,"component":670},"a3ea5518-f64a-4615-a85d-98ae682c7022","Constant Pressure - When you’re in the ring, you’ll want to walk forward and put constant pressure on your opponent. Follow your opponent around the ring and stay close – but not close enough to get hit. Keep a reasonable distance but not far enough that you can’t land a punch. Take advantage of any time you see your opponent back up – step forward and jab. Keep on jabbing and make your opponent uncomfortable.","How can you tire out your opponent in boxing?",{"_uid":2070,"answer":2071,"question":2072,"component":670},"030d70b0-6054-4190-9914-e520375b2d68","Cutting off the space of your opponent gives him very little room to run and evade from your attacks. One way to do this is to move sideways, keeping your opponent in front of you. Doing so prevents him from running around you so he can only move backward into the ropes. 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The key here is to make sure everything is perfect, speed and power will be there when you need them, but the technique needs to be trained.",{"type":748,"attrs":2300,"content":2301},{"level":1098},[2302],{"text":2303,"type":754},"Shoulder Touch Drill",{"type":756,"content":2305},[2306],{"text":2307,"type":754},"This is an awesome and super safe drill to do with a partner, and it's something I use a lot when I’m not up to sparring for whatever reason. The goal is to touch your partner’s shoulder with your fingertips without allowing them to get yours. 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