How to Increase Punching Power

Jun 29, 2021

By Brett Bartholomew

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This article covers one piece of the picture. For how movement, conditioning, strength, power, and fight-camp load fit together for a boxer, read Boxing Strength and Conditioning: The Complete Guide.

Many coaches will argue that punching power is genetic. That may be partially true, but we can increase our ability to produce and transfer force...and this does increase fighters' punching power. It takes a lot more than curls and bench press tho... there are lots of factors that come into play. In today's video, Coach Brett Bartholomew breaks down his thoughts on improving punching power.

Related reading: Boxing Workouts: Exercises for Strength, Speed and Endurance.

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