How to Have the Best Punching Power

Bullies don't magically disappear after school is over and neither does the most effective way of handling them. A fight is not always something in which you can necessarily choose to participate. There may be situations involving unreasonable people who don't mind hitting you, especially if you don't want to hit them back. Knowing how to defend yourself is necessary, and knowing how to throw a good punch is sometimes the quickest way to end a conflict.

Things You'll Need

  • Punching bag
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stand sideways leading with your weaker hand closest to your target and your dominant hand farther back.

    • 2

      Stand with your feet balanced and a slight bend in your knees. When throwing the punch, generate power from the hamstring on your dominant side or back foot. Twist your hips forward while launching your fist from your shoulder. Throw your punches straight forward and make contact with your arm nearly fully extended.

    • 3

      Practice on a punching bag by throwing light punches. Work on hitting the middle of the punching bag.