From the A-stance, lift your dominant elbow up until your forearm is parallel to the floor. Let your wrist turn naturally downwards so that your knuckles are facing the ground. Do this as quickly as possible without moving your entire chest to avoid signaling your punch to your opponent. You can throw a hook with your dominant or nondominant hand. If you're throwing this punch with your other hand, turn your nondominant wrist down while raising the elbow. The hook takes longer to throw than a straight punch, but it's quite powerful when used correctly. Throw hooks when your opponent is really close to you to knock them off balance. A good hook also has a higher chance of knocking your opponent down, since you're striking your opponent at an angle they aren't expecting. The hook requires a small windup for maximum power. To put some weight behind your punch, bend your front leg down and in towards your body like you're curling yourself up. Let your hip follow your knee like you're twisting away from your opponent. Do not move your arms while doing this. Your dominant hand should be directly behind your head at the end of this motion. Reverse the instruction to throw a hook with your nondominant hand; bend your back leg inwards while turning your torso slightly away from you. Maintain a bent elbow as you rotate your entire body towards your target. Pivot your back leg inwards while opening your front leg up to the target. Allow your punching arm to follow your hip and strike your opponent with your middle knuckle. When done correctly, this looks like your entire body is twisting forward like a hinge. For a hook with your nondominant hand the instruction is basically the same except you're twisting from the other direction and using your nondominant leg to pivot your body.

Summary: Turn your dominant hand down while raising your elbow. Bend your front knee inward while pivoting your entire body. Keep your elbow bent at a 90-degree angle while rotating into the target.

A crush signifies attraction, but can also get wrapped up in the fantasy of what life would be like if you were to get together with your crush. Separating the fantasies from the feelings of attraction might help you put a crush into perspective. Fantasy is past and future oriented. Reality is present oriented. Focus on the life you are living right this moment instead of the life you wish you had. It is possible to have feelings for someone, including a coworker, without ever acting on them. If you are sure that you can keep your work life and love life separated, you might be able to deal with having a crush on a coworker by admitting the reality of your feelings while also declaring to yourself that you won't act on them. Sometimes, having a workplace crush can even be beneficial. For instance, it might make you dress better, work harder, or participate more in your company. Sometimes, having a crush is mostly fantasy. Maybe it seems like you would love to act on a crush, but in reality, it is only that the crush is unavailable or forbidden that causes the allure. Perhaps you can get over your crush simply by reminding yourself that you are happy where you are in life now, and that acting on the crush wouldn't really be a dream come true. If you are determined not to engage in workplace romance (to avoid jeopardizing your job, or for any other reason), then devise rules to deter any crushes you may have. For instance, you might decide to only interact with your crush when there are other people around, since this will help prevent you from stepping over your boundary. Oftentimes, setting boundaries makes it easier to get rid of stress and runaway emotions. Don't expect to necessarily get over a crush immediately. Let yourself have enough time to work through your feelings, and decide how you want to move on. Don't beat yourself up if it takes a little while to get over your crush.

Summary: Separate fantasy from reality. Realize that you don't always have to act on your feelings. Remember that the grass isn't always greener. Set boundaries. Give yourself time.

Ask a parent or guardian before starting any sort of gymnastics training in the house. Your guardian should be home and available to react immediately in case you are injured. Ideally, an adult should be in the same room with you to act as a spotter. You will need to make sure your garments are not baggy enough that they impede your movements but also not so tight that they cause chafing. If you are a girl, the best thing you can wear for gymnastics is a leotard. Singlets are another specialty sports garment and can be worn by gymnasts of any gender. Like the leotard, you may also choose to wear athletic shorts over top of your singlet. You can also wear a T-shirt or tank top with athletic shorts instead. Make sure that your clothes are free of buttons, zippers, or snaps. Do not wear socks. Exercising barefoot will prevent slips and falls. If your hair is long, tie it back securely. Only wear glasses if they are especially made for sports and won't slip. If not, leave them in a safe place where they won't get damaged. You will need a large area free from clutter. Preparing a room for gymnastics will help you to avoid serious injury. Only practice on a soft surface. Do not practice on bare hard wood, tile, or laminate flooring. You can also ask an adult to buy a home athletic mat. Ask an adult to move all furniture against the wall. Make sure that the furniture is free of sharp corners. If necessary, cover sharp edges with a pillow or thick comforter. Pull-up bars are relatively inexpensive and easy for an adult to install. There are also athletic bars and balance beams you or an adult may buy for your home. However, these take up a lot of space and are best left for a dedicated exercise room. To get the most out of your training, you will need to get warmed up properly. Warming up will boost your performance and prevent muscle soreness. Start by stretching your whole body. Tilt your head slowly from side to side, and gently roll your head backwards. Stretch your arms by holding each across your chest for a few seconds and then raising it back over and behind your head. Do a few lunges to stretch your legs and lower back. Lift each leg slightly off the ground and roll each ankle. Flex each of your toes. Roll your wrists and flex your fingers. After stretching, get your heart rate up with a quick aerobic exercise. This can be any kind of simple high-intensity workout you can do on your own in a small space. Examples of these include jumping rope, running in place, or doing jumping jacks. Do this for a few minutes until you can feel your heart beating quickly but not for so long that you start to feel winded. Make sure the floor, mat, or rug you'll be exercising on is flat and free of bumps. If you're using a balance beam, get comfortable on it first. Make sure that it doesn't wobble before standing up on it. If you're using bars, try shaking them to make sure they're stable before you put any weight on them.
Summary: Tell an adult that you want to train at home. Wear appropriate clothing. Set up a safe area to train in. Consider at-home exercise equipment. Warm up. Check your equipment.