Sort of a question plus observation I have made regarding keeping the elbow down during a right straight. Ok, so we all know flaring out the elbow is horrible technique for a punch, but I would like to point out that keeping the elbow down too much can also lead to tension in the bicep during a punch. So what I noticed is this.
When I stand up and let my arms dangle loosely at my sides I notice my elbows don't point directly behind me. They kind of point diagonally behind me. So to me this is the most relaxed position my arms can be in. I'm not sure about anybody else, so this is more of an observation I have made for myself.
Anyway the key to a good punch is relaxation, so I figured instead of trying to keep the elbow down while punching, why not just allow it to be in it's most natural position? I noticed I could get my hips behind the punch a lot better and my punches were more whip like.
I'm just wondering how much do you guys actually keep that elbow down? And does it feel natural to you?
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