Jab in boxing.

What exericises would you do for stronger jab?

My jab is fast. I can also hit my opponent with it.

Just that no matter how hard I try, I can't either hurt with it or distract enough to throw another punch.

So what are the body weight exercises to make the jab stronger?

Thanks

Do you have a correct jab technique?
Do you fight opponents your size and experience?

If yes,
than one arm push ups, tiger push ups. Lunges, squats, toe presses.

Hit the bag, hit the bag, hit the bag.

There is nothing that teaches you how to develop power in a technique, like the technique itself.

The man asked for bodyweight exercises.
I am sure he hits the bag already.

I will go on the limb here. Do dips. They develope triceps. Triceps deliver power when you trow a jab. Also train your legs and midsection. Do all the abdominal exercises but twist with them. Like boxers crunches, boxers sit ups, oblique crunches, etc. For legs try focusing on foot work.
Your jab is no good, if you can't take the punch to your opponent.

[lefthook]

Use your legs to add power on your jab. Push off with your rear foot.

[speedy]

IMHO hitting the bag is part of your bodyweight training as a fighter.

[Appleman]

IMHO hitting the bag is part of your bodyweight training as a fighter.

I thought hitting a bag is outside resistance.

It wil improve the punching power though.

[speedy]

Practice a move is a form of exercise (sometimes), and the bag is the resistance that you use as a tool to improve.

[Dannyboy]

Plyometrics such as clap push-ups and clap pull-ups will help develop your explosive power. Clap pull-ups must be done with your palms facing away from you.

Plyometrics such as clap push-ups and clap pull-ups will help develop your explosive power. Clap pull-ups must be done with your palms facing away from you.

Why not with palms toward you?

[speedy]

Depend on which way they are facing depends on what part of your back they will be working out.

[Matrix]

Sinej,

In my opinion, the problem that you're encountering has more to do with total body mechanics than upper body strength. You say your jab is fast, so I'm interpreting from that, that you are remaining relaxed when jabbing. Tension kills speed and power.

If you are not even distracting your opponent, I'm guessing it's because you are trying to hit just with your arm. In fact, your arm is an extension of your whole body. The key to hitting with power is hitting with your whole body, using hip power and driving it from your feet. The arm is just the tip of the iceberg. You need to use you whole body and work on timing and coordination.

Best of luck,
Bill

Sinej,

In my opinion, the problem that you're encountering has more to do with total body mechanics than upper body strength. You say your jab is fast, so I'm interpreting from that, that you are remaining relaxed when jabbing. Tension kills speed and power.

If you are not even distracting your opponent, I'm guessing it's because you are trying to hit just with your arm. In fact, your arm is an extension of your whole body. The key to hitting with power is hitting with your whole body, using hip power and driving it from your feet. The arm is just the tip of the iceberg. You need to use you whole body and work on timing and coordination.

Best of luck,
Bill

Very good point.

May I add- Try to hit throught the target.

[speedy]

Hitting through the target is a mental and physical thing. When I was expected to break wood, I always mentally pictures myself breaking through the wood. When fighting when the situation allowed it, I would punch and kick in a manner that I would go through my target.

Hitting throw the point of impact is a more karate thing than boxing.
When you have gloves on, it's harder to hit throw the target.
Also while martial artists throw few concentrated punches, boxing punches are less concentrated and less grounded. (Few boxers stand in one place with feet flat and punch, they move around)
I was taught not to try to hit throw the target with a jab. Other punches yes, especially when the opponent is fixed and hurt, but a jab is more of the move around and tap thing.

[Matrix]

[quote=Matrix]May I add- Try to hit throught the target.after I posted my previous reply I was thinking that maybe Shinej was actually pulling the punch. What I mean by that, is that I've seen guys who start pulling the punch back before it's actually reached full extension, in an attempt to increase speed. Make sure the jab is clean - you often hear the term "stiff jab" in boxing. It may be better to try and hit solid as opposed to fast. Once the mechanics are good, you can increase the speed later. If you don't have the mechanics, the speed is wasted.

[quote=Matrix]May I add- Try to hit throught the target.after I posted my previous reply I was thinking that maybe Shinej was actually pulling the punch. What I mean by that, is that I've seen guys who start pulling the punch back before it's actually reached full extension, in an attempt to increase speed. Make sure the jab is clean - you often hear the term "stiff jab" in boxing. It may be better to try and hit solid as opposed to fast. Once the mechanics are good, you can increase the speed later. If you don't have the mechanics, the speed is wasted.

Very true my friend.
You build technique first,
than comes endurance
than come accuracy
than comes power,
than comes speed.

My trainer often said that if it's done in another order something maybe sacrificed.

I know exactly what you mean Matrix, I seen boxers throw blurry of punches just to make them look fast.

[speedy]

Hitting throw the point of impact is a more karate thing than boxing.
When you have gloves on, it's harder to hit throw the target.
Also while martial artists throw few concentrated punches, boxing punches are less concentrated and less grounded. (Few boxers stand in one place with feet flat and punch, they move around)
I was taught not to try to hit throw the target with a jab. Other punches yes, especially when the opponent is fixed and hurt, but a jab is more of the move around and tap thing.

I don't see how the point about the gloves is valid at all. Gloves are nothing more to prevent injury to your hand or/and to the individual you are hitting. The only reason I agree that this is harder in karate vs kickboxing is in karate I am expected to hold back quite a bit, while when I trained in kickboxing I was not. In fact, I had to re-teach myself, in short untrain what I know, and learn a new method. I went in there with about 12 to 13 years of exerience, and I was getting my ass kicked for the first 3 months. Shortly after I was doing the ass kicking.

[Appleman]

Hitting throw the point of impact is a more karate thing than boxing.
When you have gloves on, it's harder to hit throw the target.
Also while martial artists throw few concentrated punches, boxing punches are less concentrated and less grounded. (Few boxers stand in one place with feet flat and punch, they move around)
I was taught not to try to hit throw the target with a jab. Other punches yes, especially when the opponent is fixed and hurt, but a jab is more of the move around and tap thing.

I hear you on that.
A jab is a "feel out" punch. If you commit with a jab and try to his through someone and miss, you are pretty much ready for canvas.

Thank you guys for all the replies. I have been experimenting with everything you said and it's helping.
I am working on more power, than speed.
Also I'll the one arm push up routine. I know arm power is not what makes punches strong, but it helps.

[Matrix]

I know exactly what you mean Matrix, I seen boxers throw blurry of punches just to make them look fast.Yep. You see it often and it can look impressive. The question is, has power been sacrificed at the expense of speed. The key, in my opinion, is to slow down the body mechanics and really try to understand what it feels like to have the correct timing. Focusing on speed oddly enough seems to slow down skill development. I've often heard it said, "Why are you in such a rush to be bad?" :lol: But maybe that's just me.

[Matrix]

I know arm power is not what makes punches strong, but it helps.Shinej,
Arm power is certainly worth developing. Once you have all the mechanics worked out, that power will be helpful. Keep in mind, that you want to develop relaxed power. Tension will slow you down and actually rob you of your power. Right at the last second before impact, you can add a little snapping power for extra effect. :wink:

Best of luck in your training.