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Do you use it? The principle is this:
Here a boxer is using it:
Update:
After all this has a proper name to it, it's called SSC. Source: https://www.scienceforsport.com/stretch-shortening-cycle/
" The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) refers to the ‘pre-stretch’ or ‘countermovement’ action that is commonly observed during typical human movements such as jumping. This pre-stretch allows the athlete to produce more force and move quicker.
An abundance of research has demonstrated that stronger athletes have a better ability to store elastic energy over weaker individuals (31, 32, 33). Elite athletes from both power- and endurance-based sports have also been demonstrated to possess a superior ability to store elastic energy (31, 32). Furthermore, efficient utilisation of the SSC during sprinting has shown to recover approximately 60% of total mechanical energy, suggesting the other 40% is recovered by metabolic processes (34, 35). "
I don't think it makes a more powerful punch but it does make punches quicker, I use it by imitating the movement of throwing a baseball to every punch, just don't over extend your elbow.
A leaping lead hook does use some elastic recoil even when it's "textbook" and the gazelle punch but they use way more muscles not just the hands.
The graph kind of makes a point concerning the synchronization of the movement.
This could help explain how Mexicans have developed their boxing style.
Here a boxer is using it:
Update:
After all this has a proper name to it, it's called SSC. Source: https://www.scienceforsport.com/stretch-shortening-cycle/
" The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) refers to the ‘pre-stretch’ or ‘countermovement’ action that is commonly observed during typical human movements such as jumping. This pre-stretch allows the athlete to produce more force and move quicker.
An abundance of research has demonstrated that stronger athletes have a better ability to store elastic energy over weaker individuals (31, 32, 33). Elite athletes from both power- and endurance-based sports have also been demonstrated to possess a superior ability to store elastic energy (31, 32). Furthermore, efficient utilisation of the SSC during sprinting has shown to recover approximately 60% of total mechanical energy, suggesting the other 40% is recovered by metabolic processes (34, 35). "
I don't think it makes a more powerful punch but it does make punches quicker, I use it by imitating the movement of throwing a baseball to every punch, just don't over extend your elbow.
A leaping lead hook does use some elastic recoil even when it's "textbook" and the gazelle punch but they use way more muscles not just the hands.
The graph kind of makes a point concerning the synchronization of the movement.
This could help explain how Mexicans have developed their boxing style.
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