Weighted punches

hello3572

I’ve been doing them for awhile and I’m curious what are they exactly supposed to do

pinggolfer96

Well I’m sure they’ll work whatever muscle is being activated. Most likely the shoulders, delts, forearms. More of an endurance exercise than a muscle builder. They won’t “do” anything except illicit stress on the muscles and cardiovascular system causing conditioning and adaptation....just like any other exercise...

Tic78

It’s so that when you drop the weights your punches are like grease lightening 😂

DWBalboa

I take it your mean like dumbbell punches, I've seen them done but I've never done them. However I'm sure if done correctly at the very less they would work your shoulders, tri's and lats. But it seems that it could be risky for your joints as well. I would say don't extend your arms all the way out. I.e. don't lock your elbows out.

I prefer using resistance bands for punching, which is what my trainers had me do when I took boxing years ago.

I would recommend asking a trainer at your gym if it's truly a beneficial exercise. Often there are better options to what we layman are doing.

jessef593

pinggolfer96 wrote: »

Well I’m sure they’ll work whatever muscle is being activated. Most likely the shoulders, delts, forearms. More of an endurance exercise than a muscle builder. They won’t “do” anything except illicit stress on the muscles and cardiovascular system causing conditioning and adaptation....just like any other exercise...

Exactly this. But unless you're a boxer or training your punching endurance for any specific reason they more or less most likely aren't the most effective exercise for you. In many instances though it's just a form of peacocking similar to ego lifts.