The Difference Between the Straight and Cross When You’re Using Your Kinetic Chains

https://ThePunchDoctor.com - Become more dangerous In this video, I break down the functional and biomechanical differences between the straight and the cross. These terms are often used interchangeably, but there are some distinct differences. This was going to be a Q&A video for a Power Punching Blueprint member, however I've had similar questions in the youtube comments so I made it for everybody. Check out my "straight punch" video for some info on what the lower body should be doing to power the punch. Straight punch video:    • How to Throw a Powerful Straight Punch   Had some discussion about cross vs overhand. Cross has some loop. It has to have some loop in order to cross your opponents lead hand or get around the guard. Additionally it has loop in order to maximize kinetic chain integration and recruitment. The cross has non-zero loop. How much it has before it becomes an overhand can be debated. Examples: Cross:    • 10 Gerald McClellan Greatest Knockouts   Overhand:    • 10 Gerald McClellan Greatest Knockouts