How to Punch Harder and Fast - At Home Punching Bag

Punching is not just throwing your fists in to air; it is more than that. To be honest, punching is an art, and you need to learn it properly. Before talking about punching, I would like you to learn some fundamental theories about punches. So let’s see the theories:

click image to see a cheap at home punching bag

Basic theories:

1.    You must remember that speed is not power. According to physics, power is equal to acceleration into mass. The same applies here. You must have to have body weight with speed to hit with power.

2.    To build a force, you must move. According to Bruce Lee’s one-inch punch, you need to move one inch to build force. So to punch with force, move your whole body.

3.    The bigger the muscles, the more power will be generated. Your legs are biggest muscles when it comes to generating power for punches. Use your legs to generate power in the punch.

4.    Don’t extend your arms completely while punching. Your punch will hit much harder if it lands a bit shorter than your full range of extending.

5.    Use different angles while punching. It will give you more openings and opportunities to punch. Moreover, punching with different angles will have more damage to your opponent.

Now that you know the basic theories behind punching, I will get to the main topic which is how to punch hard. There are three factors you need to master to punch hard. All of the three factors are crucial and must be mastered. Remember to get see the great cheap punching bag stand sale. Link at the bottom of the page.

So without further ado let’s see what they are:

 Flow of Energy

Maintaining the flow of energy through your whole body is very crucial in delivering powerful punches. Your whole body must be active to flow the energy through it. While punching, your body parts involved must do some specific functions given below:

·         FEET

You should spread your feet a little wider than your shoulder’s width. Your back foot must always start with your heel lifted. And when you punch, your feet must pivot in the direction of the punch. If you throw multiple punches, then your feet must pivot back and forth in the different directions of your different punches. Remember that if you throw the right punch, then your right heel must be lifted and your left foot should remain flat. The same will happen if you throw left punch.

·         LEGS

Your knees should always be bent. And as you deliver a punch, you should drop your body weight into your legs by slightly bending your knees.

·         HIPS

Hip movement is crucial. You must turn your hips and spin them towards your opponent as if you are hitting them with your hips. Seems funny, I KNOW!

·         UPPER BODY

You should rotate your torso as much as you can. And Also spin your punch outwards from the shoulders. Remember that a short extension of arms hits harder than the full extension of the arm with a short rotation. Also, don’t reach forward instead rotate yourself.

·         SHOULDERS

Let your shoulders stay loose while punching. It will keep your punches relaxed and will also save energy while increasing power and speed. However, try to raise your shoulders while punching. It will make your punch stronger as it will involve the shoulder muscles.

·         ARMS

Keep your arms relaxed. As you will punch your opponent, your arms will spring out towards the opponent, try to extend them just enough to so that you can hot your opponent. Don’t overextend your punches or else you may get a counter punch. Always remember that once you deliver a punch, do not pull back your fist right away, as it will allow you to see if your opponent is punching or not. This will allow you to block the punch in advance. This technique is used by advanced fighters and is called as telegraphy.

·         HANDS

Keep your hands relaxed when not punching. Make a loose fist but try not to clench it. And when you deliver the punch, transform the fist into a solid brick. Keep your hands up when not punching. Your gloves must start at your face and must end at your face after you punch.

·         HEAD

Breathing is important for your head to function properly. Exhale sharply after every punch. Stay alert and keep your eyes pinned on your target when punching or not punching. Tuck down your chin a bit so that it is covered with your shoulders, will aid in defending after delivering a punch.

Aiming

To establish a proper aim, you will need to learn your punch’s distance. You can do this with a quick step on the front foot and then keep your punches in that range. This is important because if you punch too close or too far, it can diminish your punch’s power.

·         Jab

Step forward while doing a jab, it will be much stronger. For this punch, you should extend your fist all the way and lift your front shoulder to deliver a tough blow to your opponent. Remember not to lean forward while delivering this punch.

·         Straight Right or Right Cross

Body rotation is a must for these punches. The aim for this punch is not to aim for the front. Let me tell you what to do. You should extend your arm like you are going to jab, and hold it. Now imagine that your opponent is slipping to the left, outside your jab and imagine his face about one foot to the left of your extended jab fist. The space that is created in between is the best and perfect point to deliver a powerful and strongest cross punch.

·         Left Hook

Keep your elbows low while throwing the hooks at the opponent’s body and keep them high while throwing hooks to the head of your opponent. Learn the stopping hook, don’t let it pass through the opponent or else you can get a counter. Always spin your both feet to point them to the side while throwing the left hook.

·         Right Hook

Swing your body weight from back foot to front foot when you throw right hook. Always make sure to push your head in the punch and see where it hits. Moreover, always remember not to move your head to the side when you throw right hook. Instead, bring your head forward and try to keep your head in front of your target.

·         Uppercut

The punch is short and straight. It not really goes up, but forward. The uppercut is thrown at the waist so it is a diagonal punch. And there is not just upward momentum in it, but it also has plenty of horizontal momentum.

Hitting Your Opponent (Timing)

It is very crucial that you know how to punch hard and when to execute it. You must have to maintain a proper and adequate distance. And this not just for the first punch, you will have to do this for second punch too.Use body punching bag for sale. 

The perfect time to hit your opponent is when he is hitting you. A counter punch hurts more than anything else. Also, punch him when he least expects it. Sudden strikes can confuse them. You must have to be very fast. Throw Left and Right hook punch in weird rhythm to confuse him.

Try to change your position continuously. Hit your opponent from different angles. He will not be able to recover from the first punch, and you will throw another from a different angle. This will completely confuse him for a moment and may get stunned for a moment. Besides, punches from different angles hurt very much. Check out the big bib punching bag. The best on the market. 

So if you want to improve FAST. 

 Select your at home punching bag here.