risingdragon Posted October 22, 2002 Posted October 22, 2002 do i have to strengthen the palm strike by hitting it against something like a punching bag or do i just don't and have my biceps, triceps and every muscle do the work. Whatever happens happens
KickChick Posted October 22, 2002 Posted October 22, 2002 (edited) Well that depends. Will you be using your palm strike for breaking purposes?? If so, you can condition your hand by striking on the heavy bag to develop power in your strike. Although arm strength is a plus, power is derived in the momentum of your body and the pivot of your hips as you execute the strike. Your set up (where you set your hands), how you step in and pivot your hips and follow through with your strike ... should all be taken into consideration when executing a palm (heel) strike.....(granted this is coming from a TKD-stylist) Edited October 22, 2002 by KickChick
Thai_Kick Posted October 22, 2002 Posted October 22, 2002 Hitting a heavy bag will definitely increase strength and power in your palm strike. Also work on building your triceps, when punching or using a hand strike you get your strength from your triceps. Limits Are Not Accepted. They Are Elbowed, Kicked And Punched.
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