Here’s how to throw a better punch: A Proper Fist Matters A solid punch starts with a proper fist. In fact, decking somebody without a proper fist could not only make your punch less effective, but also really, really hurt you. To make a fist, curl your pinky, ring, middle, and ...
A very risky tactic, but also an instant way to increase power, is to punch from your waist. You can generate much more torque and power when a punch is initiated from your waist. It’s hard to see, but this KO punch from Robbie Lawler, with his right hand, actually starts with his...
Having the right attitude is critical to building faster punches. I see guys all the time trying to destroy the punching bag when I tell them to punch faster. When I say faster, I don’t mean hit harder. Loading up your punches for more power and more damage is probably not going to ...
The ABSOLUTE best aim for this punch is not in front of you. I’ll tell you where it is; do this: extend your jab out as if you were to jab someone. Really straighten out that left arm all the way and hold it. Now imagine your opponent slipping to the left OUTSIDE of your jab...
If you’re a fan of boxing, you’ve probably seen a boxer knock an opponent out with a gazelle punch, even if you don’t recognize the technique by name.
“The reason you get stronger is because your nervous system does a better job of communicating with your muscles,” she said. “Your nerves get better at activating certain muscles and possibly better at quieting other ones.” This makes you more stable, helping you to balance the bar. ...
Tiger Vanguard will start using his own version of Rock Solid in the middle of the fight. When he turns into a rock, roll backwards to avoid a vicious punch. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Game Science Beating Tiger Vanguard requires patience, a keen eye for his combos, and lots and ...
So you’ve learned how to do a push-up, you can do a few of them, but you want to get better! Here are some tips to help you along the way:Get healthy! As you lose weight (which is 80% nutrition!), you will have to move less weight around than before, which will make your...
Rehearse these movements many times, and they’ll eventually start to feel natural. So when you actually have to throw a punch, your body can respond automatically. To get even better, we recommend finding a reputable self-defense or martial arts instructor—rather than feeding hundreds of dolla...
Featured Image: oneinchpunch / Shutterstock About Jake Dickson, NASM-CPT, USAW-L2 Jake is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a B.S. in Exercise Science. He began his career as a weightlifting coach before transitioning into sports media to pursue his interest ...