How To Improve Punching Power

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Therefore, to maximize your punching power, you must work on combining the elements listed below. You should also visit our Kicking Power section. All stretches and exercises should be supervised by a trained instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. If you have had an injury or are in pain, please see a doctor before starting any stretching or exercise program. Martial Arts - Heavy Striking Bags Use Proper Punching & Striking Techniques Work with a skilled instructor in order to learn how to hit a target with the proper technique every time. You need to learn how to correctly throw a specific punch or strike (i.e. correct fist position, correct stance, etc.). Practice with a punching bag in order to sharpen your skills and work on a technique's accuracy and power. Utilize various heavy bag drills and speed bag drills in order to sharpen your technique and boost your speed & power. Arm, Shoulder & Back Strength You need to utilize upper body strength training in order to improve your arm, shoulder and back strength. Your training routine should include exercises such as bicep curls, push-ups, bench presses, etc. Martial artists often use plyometric exercises such as clapping push-ups in order to develop explosive upper body strength. You often see medicine ball workouts used in order to build punching power in boxing and mixed martial arts. The weight of the medicine ball combined with the natural motion of throws and twists helps strengthen the upper body and core muscles used in a punch. Classic medicine ball drills used to increase punching power include medicine ball chest passes, medicine ball side throws, medicine ball one hand throws and medicine ball supine chest throws. Rotational Power A martial artist will generate additional power and speed by pivoting his/her body towards the target. This will add weight and momentum to the punch/strike. To increase your rotational power, you must improve your core strength. Your training routine should include core exercises such as seated Russian twists, medicine ball wood chops, etc. Medicine ball workouts are also used in order to improve the body's rotational power. Medicine ball drills focused on rotational strength include medicine ball side throws. medicine ball twists with partner, medicine ball seated trunk twists, etc. Striking techniques that include a spin (i.e. spinning back fist) can be very powerful. Move Aggressively Towards The Target Drive explosively towards your opponent. Lower body strength training and plyometrics training will improve this element of punching power. The speed behind your move will add weight and momentum to the punch. Punching Accuracy Punching power is magnified by hitting a critical spot (i.e. vital points) versus a glancing blow. Instructional Videos on Improving Punching & Striking Power Reference Sources Video (Practical Karate: How to Hit Hard) kindly provided by Brian, Full Potential Martial Arts, San Diego, http://www.fullpotentialma.com Please support this free martial arts wiki by buying books & gear via the Amazon links below. At no extra cost to you, Black Belt Wiki receives a small commission on purchases made through the links in this section. As an Amazon Associate, Black Belt Wiki earns from qualifying purchases such as martial arts books. This helps us to keep this wiki free for all visitors. Thank you for your support!!! Instructors. Black Belts & Martial Arts Enthusiasts Help beginners by adding information to this website. In return, we will link back to your martial arts school, blog or website. This will help you to attract new students or readers! Material on this wiki may not be copied or reproduced. All rights reserved. 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