How to Punch Faster & Stronger
As a boxer or martial artist, the ability to punch quickly with power is an essential skill. A stronger athlete will obviously have a comparative advantage, but executing the correct technique is of more importance to punch quickly, efficiently and with maximum force. Punching strength does not come solely from the arms -- shifting your weight to employ greater strength from your legs, back and core will create a more powerful punch. Use these guidelines to help you adopt the correct punching technique, ensuring you punch at maximum speed and with the greatest force possible.
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Instructions
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Fighting Stance
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Stand side-on with your left foot forward and rotate your head over your left shoulder to face forwards.
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Place you left hand slightly in front of you level with your shoulder. Hold your right hand next to the right-hand side of your chin. Keep your elbows tucked into your sides.
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Practice shadow-boxing in this stance, punching with both hands and shifting your weight back and fourth between your legs.
Hook
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Adopt the fighting stance.
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Shift your weight quickly onto your rear leg by rotating at the hips and pivoting on your front foot.
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Hook your right arm across your body quickly and forcefully as you shift your weight. The aim is to utilize the strength from the rotation and weight-shift to put more power and speed into the punch. Keep you palms facing down or towards you when executing a hook.
Cross-punch
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Adopt the fighting stance.
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Drive your weight forward onto your left leg, pivoting on your right foot.
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Rotate at the hips and drive you right arm forward, extending you arm forcefully in a straight line to execute the punch.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are left handed, reverse the instructions.
Always wear wraps and correctly fitted gloves when sparring, or training with pads or a bag.
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