Effects of Specific Training Programs on Punch Performance.

Manuel Pinto, João Crisóstomo, Christopher Kirk, Javier Abián-Vicén, Luís Monteiro

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Manuel PintoCIDEFES, Faculdade de Educação Física e Desporto, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0009-2384-9350

João CrisóstomoCIDEFES, Faculdade de Educação Física e Desporto, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.

Christopher KirkSport and Physical Activity Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent, Sheffield S10 2BP, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6207-027X

Javier Abián-VicénPerformance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Avda. Carlos III s/n, 45071 Toledo, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9635-3289

Luís MonteiroCIDEFES, Faculdade de Educação Física e Desporto, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-8118-5593

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Abstract

Punch impact power is crucial for boxing performance and varies with punch biomechanics. Straight punches rely primarily on linear force production, whereas Hook punches depend more on rotational and lateral force generation; however, the effectiveness of strength and conditioning (S&C) interventions remains insufficiently explored. This study investigated the effects of targeted S&C programs on Straight and Hook punch impact power in trained boxers compared with regular boxing training. Thirty-one boxers completed an eight-week intervention and were allocated to three groups: a Linear-Oriented Training Group (LOTG), a Rotational-Oriented Training Group (ROTG), or a Control Group (CG). Punch impact power (Jab, Cross, Lead Hook, and Rear Hook) was assessed using PowerKube at baseline and post-intervention. One-repetition maximum bench press (1 RM BP), countermovement jump (CMJ), and handgrip strength (HS) were also evaluated. Data were analyzed using mixed-design repeated-measures ANOVA and one-way ANOVA on post-pre change scores (Δ). A significant main effect of time was observed for all punch types (

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combat sportexercise prescription for power trainingfunctional strength developmentpunch impact power

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PMID42188570

DOI10.3390/sports14050194

PMCPMC13211055

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