How to Make a Fist in Boxing

Make the proper boxing fist, and pack a giant-sized wallop.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Boxing hand wraps
• Boxing heavy punching bags
• Punching bag hanging frames
• Boxing gloves

1. Make a normal fist by curling your fingers and tucking your fingertips against the middle of your palm.
2. Rest your thumb over your curled index finger and middle finger, rather than placing your thumb within the fist.
3. Make sure that the tip of your thumb points downward, resting against the upper knuckles of both your index and middle fingers.
4. Hold your hands in a relaxed position even as you throw a punch. Tighten your fist at the precise moment of contact.
5. Relax your fist as soon as you pull back from the punch.
6. Remember that clenching your fist only at the point of impact conserves energy that your body may need in other aspects of boxing.

Tips & Warnings

• Wrap your hands before putting on gloves, and use fitted gloves for both sparring and punching a bag.