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    How to know if you hit really hard or not?

    What are some tells signs.

    My punches feel really hard to me, but that could be just my bias or ignorance. Maybe id be humbled alot if I went to an actual gym.


    Looking for ways to know before I go test them in a noob bout. Is it impossible to tell until you hit people?

    What are the signs of a really hard punch? Feelings sounds etc?
    Last edited by AlexKid; 10-06-2019, 04:32 AM.

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    I want some young boy or old man who is a bit slow hasnt got much hip use and stationary so I can hit him full force flush , if I only demonstrate average power will they pair me up with someone slow and weak?

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      #3
      Can you punch out a car window?

      [IMG]http://media.*****.com/media/hVQYLbm2drW5G/*****.gif[/IMG]

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        #4
        Originally posted by Rockybigblower View Post
        Can you punch out a car window?

        [IMG]http://media.*****.com/media/hVQYLbm2drW5G/*****.gif[/IMG]

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          #5
          Originally posted by AlexKid View Post
          Oh...is that your profile pic from G4YHIPSTER.COM?

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            #6
            Telltale sign that you're generating power at the terminal end of a punch is body position. Example (assuming you're right handed): If, when you connect, your left leg is loaded (maybe 60-70% of your weight), right heel is up, right shoulder over left mid-foot - AND (and this is the key) you're properly extended - you're more than likely hitting relatively hard.

            Two takeaways from that point. One; a lot of guys don't hit nearly as hard as they should because they can't string together the appropriate form with the appropriate connection point. A lot of power and 'snap' is left on the table because people are punching with too much bend in the elbow, too high of a shoulder, etc. Two; hitting 'relatively' hard is relevant. If you weigh 150lbs and have a perfect form punch, you still aren't going to hit as hard as a light heavyweight doing the same (other things being equal).

            If you get to the point where your punches are snapping correctly (use a phone to film yourself) and your alignment is in place, then start working on things like type a type 1a muscle development (aka fast-twitch). That's a different conversation.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Ringo View Post
              Telltale sign that you're generating power at the terminal end of a punch is body position. Example (assuming you're right handed): If, when you connect, your left leg is loaded (maybe 60-70% of your weight), right heel is up, right shoulder over left mid-foot - AND (and this is the key) you're properly extended - you're more than likely hitting relatively hard.

              Two takeaways from that point. One; a lot of guys don't hit nearly as hard as they should because they can't string together the appropriate form with the appropriate connection point. A lot of power and 'snap' is left on the table because people are punching with too much bend in the elbow, too high of a shoulder, etc. Two; hitting 'relatively' hard is relevant. If you weigh 150lbs and have a perfect form punch, you still aren't going to hit as hard as a light heavyweight doing the same (other things being equal).

              If you get to the point where your punches are snapping correctly (use a phone to film yourself) and your alignment is in place, then start working on things like type a type 1a muscle development (aka fast-twitch). That's a different conversation.
              Very good advise thank you.

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                #8
                Originally posted by Rockybigblower View Post
                Oh...is that your profile pic from G4YHIPSTER.COM?
                Hahahahahha

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                  #9
                  Everyone things they hit hard, but you'll know when the guy who holds the mitts for you tells you. I remember my coach telling me I had slow, weak punches and it was a shock to me. I couldn't imagine it because people always told me I was unusually strong. So, I really focused on my timing and form. A couple months later, my coach wouldn't hold the mits for me anymore because it was hurting his back. The assistant got tired of it real quick too. It was just a change in form that generated the increased power.

                  If you FEEL like you're punching hard, you probably really aren't. Forced/muscled punches are not that hard. The punches that feel effortless and rely on timing are the hard ones and you'll see it in people's reactions.
                  Last edited by Redd Foxx; 10-07-2019, 01:13 PM.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Redd Foxx View Post
                    Everyone things they hit hard, but you'll know when the guy who holds the mitts for you tells you. I remember my coach telling me I had slow, weak punches and it was a shock to me. I couldn't imagine it because people always told me I was unusually strong. So, I really focused on my timing and form. A couple months later, my coach wouldn't hold the its for me anymore because it was hurting his back. The assistant got tired of it real quick too. It was just a change in form that generated the increased power.

                    If you FEEL like you're punching hard, you probably really aren't. Forced/muscled punches are not that hard. The punches that feel effortless and rely on timing are the hard ones and you'll see it in people's reactions.

                    excellent advise thankyou

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