My take on southpaw vs orthodox style - based on the liver
The liver sits on the right side of your upper abdomen, tucked under the ribs š«ā”ļø. That anatomy detail can shape why southpaw vs orthodox exchanges feel differentāespecially once body shots land š„. Orthodox: liver on the ābackā side In orthodox (left foot forward), your right side is farther back, so your liver is a bit less āpresentedā to an opponent in front of you š”ļø. You still have to defend it, but itās often easier to tuck the right elbow and turn/angle away when pressure comes. Southpaw: liver on the āfrontā side In southpaw (right foot forward), your right side is forwardāand thatās the side your liver lives on ā ļø. If the right elbow drifts or you get too square, the liver can feel more available. Strong southpaws usually: - Keep the right elbow tight to the ribs ā
- Stay bladed and mobile so the right side isnāt parked in front š¶āāļøšØ The open-stance āliver laneā (southpaw vs orthodox) When southpaw and orthodox match up, the open stance can create a cleaner lane into the right ribsāright where the liver is šÆ. Thatās why rear-hand body shots and rear kicks to the body can feel especially dangerous in these matchups š„š„. Bottom line: liver-on-the-right means orthodox tends to hide it slightly (right side back), while southpaw can present it more unless elbow position and angles are sharp š§ .