Hyper-extending the elbow when punching?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Dark Sider, Apr 5, 2012.


  1. Dark Sider

    Dark Sider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If I throw a punch and straighten the elbow, will it damage my elbow joints at all?

    I heard conflicting advice from a TMA guy and on an MMA board.
     
    Dark Sider, Apr 5, 2012
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  2. MrSmall

    MrSmall Member Full Member

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    If you overextend and really whack it into place there, then you are not doing the elbow any favours.
    I can't see mechanically how you could hyperextend your elbow and connect with a punch.
    You can hyper-extend and miss, or you can try to hyper extend and connect on the way.
     
    MrSmall, Apr 5, 2012
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