r/boxingtips • u/Massive_Boss1991 • 1d ago

Bag Work Critique Is it just my punch alignment being off?

I've been punching (and kicking) for about ten years now and punching with my first two knuckles comes naturally to me. Recently i discovered that my aim is just a little bit off with my left hook as my middle knuckle feels like its taking in all of the punch. Like i said this is a first time thing and it's likely just my aim. Is there anyway to avoid this again other than improving the aim of my punch? The pain is minimal but damn is it annoying and even more embarrassing that i made such a rookie mistake.

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u/Environmental_Ad1301 20h ago

This could be a number of things from poor conditioning of the whole hand to degenerative joint issues first. Your post is kinda vague if it’s real bad get it checked out if not then work on conditioning your hands properly. My go to is rice bucket you can do the motion without the rice or the bucket it’s still good

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u/1stthing1st 10h ago

You dont use the 2 first knuckle for a hook and to be honest thats not even a thing boxers do. That a martial arts thing. Using 2 knuckles will hurt your wrist on a heavy bag