Chin -ups vs pull-ups which is better for punching power?

[automaton89]

Which of the two do boxers focus on the most?

Both overlap, but ..

Chin Up = more back
Pull Ups= bicep

[4truth]

Seems like that would depend on the individual and his particular strengths and weaknesses. I had a trainer once who thought that building forearm and chest strength was important, we used to do towel pull-ups and narrow grip pull-ups. I felt like it really improved my hook.

This was a very long time ago.

[automaton89]

Seems like that would depend on the individual and his particular strengths and weaknesses. I had a trainer once who thought that building forearm and chest strength was important, we used to do towel pull-ups and narrow grip pull-ups. I felt like it really improved my hook.

This was a very long time ago.

did he say anything about back muscles?

[4truth]

did he say anything about back muscles?

not that I recall.

[automaton89]

not that I recall.

Do boxing coaches stop bitching about flaring elbows when you reach higher levels? I have been in martial arts for a long time and there is no question that elbow out increases power in all shots, by a sh*it ton

[Dr. Z]

Which of the two do boxers focus on the most?

Both overlap, but ..

Chin Up = more back
Pull Ups= bicep

Chin ups.

The bicep isn't a muscle that is featured in boxing outside of the uppercut.

[N/A]

Which of the two do boxers focus on the most?

Both overlap, but ..

Chin Up = more back
Pull Ups= bicep

None of them in particular. But are good fitness exercises.

Do boxing coaches stop bitching about flaring elbows when you reach higher levels? I have been in martial arts for a long time and there is no question that elbow out increases power in all shots, by a sh*it ton

Flaring elbows increase the power of those with poor technique to execute a punch properly. Apart from that, they are slower, easier to see and weaken your defence.

[automaton89]

None of them in particular. But are good fitness exercises.



Flaring elbows increase the power of those with poor technique to execute a punch properly. Apart from that, they are slower, easier to see and weaken your defence.

Andre ward flares his elbow. Floyd junior flares. Mike Tyson flares. Ali. Etc

[N/A]

Andre ward flares his elbow. Floyd junior flares. Mike Tyson flares. Ali. Etc

Nope. But you can keep flaring.

[juggernaut666]

Pull ups . That concentrates more on back , shoulders, lats and pulling motion which can strengthen hook punching , uppercuts ( bicep ) and even bringing your arm back in defense motions .

The chin up is generally chest and rear shoulder pronation. The grip is harder though so it’s a good excercise if you want to strengthen the fingers , you don’t have the same wrist support as chin ups you cannot curl into the pull .