Which is more important in throwing powerful punches

[SoldierOfPeace2]

Having strong back or strong chest?

I know there are other factors like technique but let's just consider these two options if everything else like technique is on point.

[NearHypnos]

I’d say back. Look at Hearns and Wilder.

[DONTRAY]

Everything.

[welsh_rarebit]

A stronger and more conditioned back would be more important out of the 2

[abracada]

Having strong back or strong chest?

I know there are other factors like technique but let's just consider these two options if everything else like technique is on point.

Strong glutes, calves

[Redd Foxx]

Neither. Your training will develop the areas you need. Most boxers end up with stronger backs than chests but you can't say "I'm going to be a good boxer because I have ___"
All that means next to nothing compared to what you get through training.

[GelfSara]

Having strong back or strong chest?

I know there are other factors like technique but let's just consider these two options if everything else like technique is on point.

If you are comparing the pecs with the UPPER back (lats, rhomboids, etc.) the answer is: the pecs, as they are directly involved in throwing some punches, such as hooks, while the muscles of the upper back are not (I am assuming one is not including the serratus anterior as a muscle of the upper back).

If, however, you are including the lower back the question becomes more difficult to answer; the spinal erectors and deep muscles of the lower back are certainly more important to boxing as a whole and are directly involved in some punches, such as uppercuts.

If pressed, I would regard the lower back as more important; one can alter one's technique to emphasize the anterior deltoids in the event of a pec injury; there is no work-around with a significant lower back injury.

[Lucky86]

If you are going to start specifically training your chest you need to also train the back and visa versa. If one side develops too fast with out The other you could be prone to injury.

[SoldierOfPeace2]

Yeah I was watching a video on YouTube about punching power and it said that the chest has a major role in throwing powerful punches, I can't find the video anymore but I always wondered if it had some truth to it, thanks for the clarity!

[OctoberRed]

Yeah I was watching a video on YouTube about punching power and it said that the chest has a major role in throwing powerful punches, I can't find the video anymore but I always wondered if it had some truth to it, thanks for the clarity!

I think I know the one you're talking about, can't find it either.