Punching Power!

TheRealDave · 05-30-2007, 03:00 PM

First off, sorry. Not sure where this topic goes so im going put it here.

I do a lot of Muay Thai and my coach is considering starting to put me in a match or two. My major downfall (IMO) is my punching power. I can hit on target but i dont feel any power going into it, especially with these massive gloves on!

I was wondering what muscle groups I want to train to get a much stronger punching power since everyone loves to see a good knockdown/knockout!

Could someone give me a few good upper body exercises for a good strong punch?

Thanks!

**cook82** · 05-30-2007, 03:23 PM

legs and lats.....your punch power comes from hips and legs.

**lil_big_junior** · 05-30-2007, 03:32 PM

u need to strength your whole body...i agree with cook. punching power comes from the hip, where as raw power comes from chest, shoulders & tri's...keep on hitting the bag till your arms feel like they're gonna drop off...i did muay thai for nearly 18 years...

TheRealDave · 05-30-2007, 03:37 PM

Thats why I wish i had a bag! That'll do me wonders! I know power comes from my legs which is why everyone at our camp has huge calfs and quad lol.

What I meant was, there may be places when you're in close (or trapped in a corner) and there isnt much room to start off at your legs and push through.

**lil_big_junior** · 05-30-2007, 03:39 PM

its not all bout how strong u hit sometimes, use your head more...either that or get a 80kg bag & punch it till it hurts

**Thomas_Rivera** · 05-30-2007, 03:57 PM

In muay thai what kind of punching style is it more of? Traditional boxing or karate style?

**Sparky_dustin** · 05-30-2007, 05:20 PM

Hook your hands behind his head and bring his head down to meet your knees, I've seen it done in fights and is a fucking awesome way to knock somebody out

**WaRz0n3** · 05-30-2007, 05:37 PM

throwing a powerful punch is so EASY!

Its just

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BOOYA! Ain't nuthin gonna stop the Shoryuken...

**Sparky_dustin** · 05-30-2007, 05:38 PM

**lil_big_junior** · 05-30-2007, 07:42 PM

lol warzone

**lil_big_junior** · 05-30-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas_Rivera

In muay thai what kind of punching style is it more of? Traditional boxing or karate style?

punching in kickboxing is like trad boxing but in a slightly different from...karate is mainly punching from the hip & shoulder...kickboxing you use your whole body...maximum power with little enery