Methods of measuring punch power progression?

Hit the bag, watch the swing.

I rekon 1rm would be an indicator of upper body strength in the punch.

Real punchers know how to use their whole body though, a lot of the time not even big guys. Like Dempsey.

 

1RM on punching someone in the head should do it =D

 

It'd be a good indication of the power generated when you throw arm punches or slap. Wait, what am I saying, no it wouldn't.
They say there is no such thing as a stupid question. They are wrong.

 

Too many other factors involved to be able to use one single measurement to predict punching power.

- elasticity of fibres and tendons
- speed of individual fibre contractions
- rate at which fibres can be contracted simultaneously
- speed at which muscle can change from lengthening to contraction
- coordination and timing to be able to lock punches

These are just some of the other factors that make up punching power. All punchers have a mixture of these qualities which is why you have different types of punchers. Like a clubbing puncher like Sam Peter or George Foremen to concussive punchers like Julian Jackson or Ernie Shavers.

 

No chance mate .... i dislike benching and aint that great at it ...max 130kg for 4 reps but when i boxed I had a decent bang on me - saying that i had a dodgy chin so it was hit or be hit time ...

 

Most pros like to test their power on laundry hampers. If you can put a big dent in it then you got pretty good power.

 

The number of decibels your opponent generates when he yells ouch that hurt.

 

bench is a chest exercise though lol

 

No because if you're doing it right then most of your power comes from your hips and driving up through your thighs.

 

Interesting thread. Ever see those heavy bags that measure force with impact sensors?

It's about time they thought about making them mainstream, definitely useful in the boxing gym.