As someone who trains MMA, I have always wanted to put more power behind my punches. Just like the average person, I figured if I got bigger and stronger I would automatically gain strength in my punches. Now, that was not 100% wrong but there is a lot more to it then just getting bigger and stronger. In fact, you don't necessarily have to get bigger to punch harder. There are actually workouts that target a certain muscle which will help you do so.
Lifting weights does have some part in adding power to your punch. Getting stronger is obviously going to help. That is, with the exception that you are not sacrificing speed and technique along with that well needed snap. You have probably heard the expression "speed is power "and automatically assume that the faster you punch the harder it will hit. That assumption could be true if you kept the technique and the snap which is not usually the case. So, one thing to focus on is gaining strength. All fighters should strength train and gain power while practicing proper technique and not sacrificing speed. This alone will help you punch harder but is not what is going to give you that knockout power we all want.
Bulking up is another step you can take when it comes to packing more power behind those punches. Problem with that is, most fighters have a certain weight class they have to perform at. Gaining mass could bump you up to a bigger weight class and most fighters would prefer to just be more powerful in there usual weight class.
This is very understandable, and not completely necessary. One thing that could be considered is burning fat off and replacing that weight with muscle. Making you stronger, bigger, and still at the same weight you are comfortable with.
Most importantly, where does the power of your punch come from? Oddly enough, the answer is simple. The power in your punches comes from the lower body, specifically the gluteus maximus. Yes, you can punch harder if you strengthen the muscles in your butt. That as well as your legs, the stronger your legs then the stronger you can make the gluteus maximus. So... in a nutshell, work those leg muscles and focus on those exercises that target the butt. Look at Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, he is one of the hardest punchers in the UFC and he himself will tell you, its all in the glutes.
Here is a list of some exercises that target the gluteus maximus.
-Squats
-Leg lifts
-Lunges
-Kickbacks
-Leg extensions
These are just a few workouts to help you punch harder. So lets recap, first of all, you want to get stronger by weight training and remember not to sacrifice technique or speed. Second, bulk up by replacing that unwanted and unneeded fat and replacing it with lean muscle mass. Last, most importantly, you must work those legs and make those glutes nice and strong. Where does the power behind the punch come from? That's rights! The gluteus maximus. Remember, the leg muscles are the ones you will use to increase the muscles in the glutes
Alain Gonzalez 
Lifting weights does have some part in adding power to your punch. Getting stronger is obviously going to help. That is, with the exception that you are not sacrificing speed and technique along with that well needed snap. You have probably heard the expression "speed is power "and automatically assume that the faster you punch the harder it will hit. That assumption could be true if you kept the technique and the snap which is not usually the case. So, one thing to focus on is gaining strength. All fighters should strength train and gain power while practicing proper technique and not sacrificing speed. This alone will help you punch harder but is not what is going to give you that knockout power we all want.Bulking up is another step you can take when it comes to packing more power behind those punches. Problem with that is, most fighters have a certain weight class they have to perform at. Gaining mass could bump you up to a bigger weight class and most fighters would prefer to just be more powerful in there usual weight class.
This is very understandable, and not completely necessary. One thing that could be considered is burning fat off and replacing that weight with muscle. Making you stronger, bigger, and still at the same weight you are comfortable with.
Most importantly, where does the power of your punch come from? Oddly enough, the answer is simple. The power in your punches comes from the lower body, specifically the gluteus maximus. Yes, you can punch harder if you strengthen the muscles in your butt. That as well as your legs, the stronger your legs then the stronger you can make the gluteus maximus. So... in a nutshell, work those leg muscles and focus on those exercises that target the butt. Look at Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, he is one of the hardest punchers in the UFC and he himself will tell you, its all in the glutes.
Here is a list of some exercises that target the gluteus maximus.-Squats
-Leg lifts
-Lunges
-Kickbacks
-Leg extensions
These are just a few workouts to help you punch harder. So lets recap, first of all, you want to get stronger by weight training and remember not to sacrifice technique or speed. Second, bulk up by replacing that unwanted and unneeded fat and replacing it with lean muscle mass. Last, most importantly, you must work those legs and make those glutes nice and strong. Where does the power behind the punch come from? That's rights! The gluteus maximus. Remember, the leg muscles are the ones you will use to increase the muscles in the glutes
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