What contributes to punching power?

[El Chicano]

Haha, I just said it cause you were looking for it. You don't think that was a serious response?

Nah, but I just knew someone would throw it out there.

[-Swizzy-]

The reason I ask this: Mike Tyson

what about mike tyson?

he was short but he was 220lbs. when I say "size", I mean mass. But tyson also had great speed and technique.

[Verstyle]

Genetics (big fists, broad back, strong bones, fast-twitch muscle, height, length of arms)

Technique (staying balanced, rotating your hips while turning on your punch, throwing compact shots)

Intelligence/Timing (knowing where and when to place punches, knowing which shots have the best chance of landing after picking up on an opponents style/rhythm, ability to anticipate and understanding to adapt)

This is the best post.

[El Chicano]

1. people are born with it.
2. good technique
3, heavy fists
4. good shape

That's one I was trying to get at that a lot of people don't think about. Large hands and prominent knuckles are common amongst heavy punchers.

[Verstyle]

That's one I was trying to get at that a lot of people don't think about. Large hands and prominent knuckles are common amongst heavy punchers.

I have small hands and alright sized knuckles and I think I have decent power.

[El Chicano]

I have small hands and alright sized knuckles and I think I have decent power.

Well it's not a must to have large hands, but it certainly helps. I'm sure people with small and normal sized hands can crack too. Another thing with the hands that people don't think about, making a tight fist upon impact; so grip strength is important. This is one of the very first things I learned in the gym.

[THE REED]

It starts with the launch and pivot of your foot, the push of your leg, the twist of your hips and torso, good shoulder and arm extension, and the rotation of your fist to complete.


For me anyways...

[AztecWanker]

Strong core + hip rotation + good form + leverage + broad back = Thomas Hearns (huge puncher)

[El Chicano]

It starts with the launch and pivot of your foot, the push of your leg, the twist of your hips and torso, good shoulder and arm extension, and the rotation of your fist to complete.


For me anyways...

That's a good point too, the rotating of the fist and turning the punch over.

[Verstyle]

Well it's not a must to have large hands, but it certainly helps. I'm sure people with small and normal sized hands can crack too. Another thing with the hands that people don't think about, making a tight fist upon impact; so grip strength is important. This is one of the very first things I learned in the gym.

That is true... I always loosen my hands up then tighten on impact.