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Hey people,
How exactly should I throw straights on a heavybag? People always say you should fully extend your arms but on a heavybag that seems really difficult for me, sometimes my elbow hurts. And whenever I see someone demonstrate bagwork they aren't fully extending their arms either. So how am I supposed to this?
When I throw punches in the air i can fully extend my arms though. But even then, I can often feel this little "snap" in my elbow... Is that normal? My brother has it aswell and he says it isn't normal! Maybe it's because I'm not used to fully extending my arms and the snapping sound will pass, but then I think many people would have that problem, wouldn't they?
On a sidenote hooking seems strange for me aswell, for another reason though. I think my hooks are pretty powerful when I throw them with my elbow low. But when I try it with my elbow high (like I'm supposed to) there just barely seems to be power behind it and it feels awkward. Also the hook landing feels strange because my glove only partly touches the bag.
And whenever I see a boxer in a fight throw a hook they don't throw it with their elbow high either. Unless it's a very wide hook.
So if anyone could explain or even demonstrate how it's done properly it would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
How exactly should I throw straights on a heavybag? People always say you should fully extend your arms but on a heavybag that seems really difficult for me, sometimes my elbow hurts. And whenever I see someone demonstrate bagwork they aren't fully extending their arms either. So how am I supposed to this?
When I throw punches in the air i can fully extend my arms though. But even then, I can often feel this little "snap" in my elbow... Is that normal? My brother has it aswell and he says it isn't normal! Maybe it's because I'm not used to fully extending my arms and the snapping sound will pass, but then I think many people would have that problem, wouldn't they?
On a sidenote hooking seems strange for me aswell, for another reason though. I think my hooks are pretty powerful when I throw them with my elbow low. But when I try it with my elbow high (like I'm supposed to) there just barely seems to be power behind it and it feels awkward. Also the hook landing feels strange because my glove only partly touches the bag.
And whenever I see a boxer in a fight throw a hook they don't throw it with their elbow high either. Unless it's a very wide hook.
So if anyone could explain or even demonstrate how it's done properly it would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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