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Top 10 Best Explosive Exercises to Develop Punching Power www.mightyfighter.com Page 1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 WHERE DOES POWER COME FROM? ....................................................................................................................... 6 NON PHYSICAL FACTORS ..................................................................................................................................... 10 COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID ............................................................................................................................ 12 GETTING IN THE CORRECT STANCE ....................................................................................................................... 15 THE CORRECT TECHNIQUE .................................................................................................................................... 19 THE JAB ........................................................................................................................................................... 19 THE STRAIGHT/CROSS .................................................................................................................................... 23 THE LEAD HOOK ............................................................................................................................................... 27 THE OVERHAND ............................................................................................................................................... 32 THE REAR HOOK .............................................................................................................................................. 34 THE LEAD UPPERCUT ....................................................................................................................................... 36 THE REAR UPPERCUT ....................................................................................................................................... 40 THROWING COMBINATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 44 COUNTERPUNCHING SKILLS ................................................................................................................................ 47 METHODS OF COUNTERPUNCHING ................................................................................................................... 48 TIPS FOR SETTING UP THE COUNTERPUNCH ..................................................................................................... 53 TOP 7 BEST WRIST AND HAND STRENGTHENING EXERCISES .................................................................................. 55 TOP 10 BEST PRECISION + TIMING EXERCISES ....................................................................................................... 62 TOP 5 BEST BALANCING EXERCISES ..................................................................................................................... 73 TOP 10 BEST EXPLOSIVE EXERCISES TO DEVELOP PUNCHING POWER .................................................................... 80 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................................................................... 90 www.mightyfighter.com Page 2 INTRODUCTION In a fight, power can change everything in the blink of an eye... We’ve seen it time and time again that any margin of error can make all the difference between sweet victory and a devastating knockout. The aura and confidence a big power puncher exudes is so compelling that you cannot take your eyes of them. You already know that of course, which is why you’re here. There’s an old saying: “Punchers are born, not made.” While some will argue that it’s true, it’s only half the truth. The other half is that no matter how light of a puncher you may think you are, you can always improve your punching power. The only exception to this is if you’re marred with injuries that prevent you from reaching your full potential. If your injuries are a result of poor technique, that can easily be fixed and this guide will show you how. So why is punching power so important? I mean, isn’t it skills that win fights and not power? Absolutely, but working on your power shouldn’t take away anything from your boxing ability, though some power punchers do fall into the trap of loving their own power too much and as a result, their skills department begins to falter. By no means should you put power above boxing skills. Having said that, if you look at all the champions through boxing’s long history, an overwhelming number of them had good punching power, if not great. www.mightyfighter.com Page 3 They knew how and when to use their power to their advantage. So how can increasing your punching power help you to become a better fighter? Fear and Self-Doubt – These two crucial elements can change the entirety of your opponent’s game plan and rationality. Whether they know of your reputation before the fight or when the first punch lands, their shift in behavior can often be noticeable and if you do notice it, you will feed off it. Gains Respect – If you don’t hit hard at all, certain fighters will just walk through you. But if you do hit hard, those who do not respect your punching power may have to learn the hard way, and those who do respect it will be more weary of it, which gives you more space and time to plan an attack (if you need it). However, you must not mistake respect for fear. Break Them Down – When your punches are able to have an impact on your opponent, it’ll slowly break them down during a fight, physically and mentally, even they are durable. Hard body shots will sap energy and hard head shots will rattle their senses until they can no longer continue or their boxing diminishes. Improves Your Confidence – Winning in any sport is largely based on confidence and a lack of it will ruin you no matter how talented you are. Being able to punch hard in combat sports is surely a confidence booster and gives you a mental edge especially if you know your opponent’s power doesn’t match up to yours. The Equalizer – No matter if you’re down on the scorecards or buzzed by a punch with your opponent going in for the the kill, you know that you’ll always have that punch that can turn the tables in an instance. Instances like this should be avoided, but it’s comforting to know that if worst comes to worst, you have an equalizer. Granted, improving your punching power doesn’t guarantee you success as a fighter. There are some many other factors that play into that, but at the very least, it’s an asset that cannot be denied. www.mightyfighter.com Page 4 What can you expect from this guide? The sole purpose of this guide is to provide you with the fundamentals and training techniques that are designed to increase one’s punching power. That’s the goal and by the end of this article, you’ll be punching harder than ever before. Anything that’s not related to punching power, I will not write about it here. I’ve broken this guide down into purposely ordered sections so it’s best to go from the beginning to end as it’s laid out, especially if you’re new to boxing or combat sports in general. An overall view of this guide comprises of: Punching Fundamentals Non-Physical Factors Mistakes to Avoid Physical Improvement Exercises to Improve Punching Power In each section where appropriate, there’ll be a link to a video demonstration of that particular technique or exercise. I highly recommend that you check them out as you read along. So without further ado, let’s get started! www.mightyfighter.com Page 5 WHERE DOES POWER COME FROM? There’s a misconception floating around some people’s minds that power comes from the arms. This couldn’t more wrong. “Great punching power is a result of your entire body working in unison to deliver maximum force pinpointed at a specific target.” This is why technique is so important because a lack of it means that somewhere in your body’s chain of command, there’ll be a fault which hinders the explosiveness needed to deliver a hard punch. You need to understand why and how every part of your body works together from the first point until the last point: 1. The Feet and Legs This is the first physical point at which power is generated. Force and momentum travels from your feet upwards. Foot Positioning – Feet are spread out a bit wider than shoulder width apart to provide balance and stability. Raised Heel – The heel of the back foot is raised off the ground so you’re always ready to drive power through to your legs. Your front foot remains flat on the ground except for when it’s pivoting. Pivot Your Feet – Either your front or back foot or both will pivot in the direction of your punch (we’ll go through this in the punch techniques section). Avoid:- Lifting Any Foot – Power is reduced if you lift any foot completely off the ground because your balance and stability will be decreased also. www.mightyfighter.com Page 6 Staying Flat Footed – If the soles of both feet are always glued to the floor, pivoting will be hindered and the motion of driving your entire body into the punch will be gone. Stance Too Narrow or Wide – If either one is true, then it negatively affects your balance, stability and movement. Squaring Up – Don’t stand with both your feet and shoulders aligned horizontally facing your opponent. It doesn’t
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