How to Make Your Punches More Powerful;
When you box, it’s important to choose your punches wisely and hit your opponent as hard as possible when the opportunity arises. It can be tricky to determine exactly what makes some punches more powerful than others, but here are three tips that can help you punch with increased force and velocity.
1) First and foremost, focus on pushing through your target, rather than throwing your arm out in front of you like an overeager baseball pitcher.
2) Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the punch so that the movement originates from your waist and hips, not just from the arm moving forward.
Focus on technique
Learning how to throw a punch is just one part of the process. Whether you’re a boxer or someone who wants to make some new friends, there are a few adjustments you can make that will help your punches land with more force.
First, try moving your entire body instead of just your arm when throwing the punch. Second, try punching at eye level for an easy target instead of swinging wildly at head height.
The difference between these two options is simple: the first option forces you to move your whole body when striking and relies on gravity more than physics; the second targets an already stationary target with less power needed behind it.
In other words, if you’re looking to pack a bigger punch into your punches, try focusing on technique rather than strength. You’ll be surprised by the results!
Invest in equipment
One way you can make your punches more powerful is by investing in some weight-lifting equipment.
Gloves, wrist wraps, and a belt will be very helpful as you train yourself on how to throw punches that have more oomph behind them. One of the best things about all this equipment is that it is fairly inexpensive and will last for a while.
Plus, it’s worth looking into other fitness products like resistance bands or weights to add an extra dimension of difficulty when it comes time for those intense sessions.
Buying gloves and wrist wraps can feel a little less intimidating since they are cheaper, but don’t forget about buying a great quality pair of boxing gloves!
Practice consistently
Practice with one arm first before working on both arms. If you’re using a speed bag, practice a few rounds at 60 punches per minute. This will give you an idea of how the motion should feel and help your timing and rhythm so you don’t miss or get off-balance.
Next, use your other arm and repeat the steps above. The combinations should look like this: Left jab, right cross, left uppercut, right hook , etc. Start slow and gradually increase the tempo.
Once you have mastered this technique in both hands, increase the pace again by adding one more punch after each combination (e.g., left jab, right cross followed by a left hook). Work up to 120 repetitions in sets of ten sets where each set consists of five minutes with 30 seconds break in between (120 reps in total).
Vary your routine
There are many exercises you can do to improve your punch power. One exercise involves sitting on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Pushing up onto the toes, tense muscles, and move arms as if punching an opponent in front of you.
Another exercise is standing with hands clasped in front of chest or waist, feet shoulder width apart, bend knees and thrust hips out as if throwing a punch.
To punch upward into a punching bag while balanced on one leg or off a raised surface such as a step or stool.
You can also stand and throw punches at an elevated target such as a heavy bag while maintaining good posture. Whatever variation you choose for any given workout session, keep it moving and don’t forget to stretch before starting!
It may take time to build up muscle strength but don’t give up! Push yourself through tough days when it’s difficult. Start by using a timer or clock so that you know how long your workout should be.
Conclusion
You should always remember that when you throw a punch, the power behind your punch comes from the rotation of your hips.
You want to try and mimic that movement with every jab, cross, hook, or uppercut you throw. Don’t forget that weight distribution is important too. If you’re constantly hitting with one arm or leg (as many people are), make sure you have at least 50% of your weight on it when you’re punching.
It’s also important not to lock out your arms straight — extending them just past 90 degrees helps get more power in the punch and will also minimize injury if a hit doesn’t connect properly (less chance of breaking an elbow!).
