Question on hard punchs

[Grim_Reaper]

actually a hard punch is thrown with ease, from a relaxed state.. Technique in the main factor , and controlled breathing. winding up all tense will only result in a punch that is not as effective , also you will find yourself spent early in a match.
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technique is very important: i never said you need to be tensed; you need to be relaxed and in control so

you dont find yourself in a bad situation, but look at tyson he was very fast with the kind of power he

had; And is technique was very good, you can't tell me he didnt attack the bag like that

[ICB]

I don't consider myself a big puncher but i do use speed to generate my power, and also timing with my counter shots. Also IMO 3 of the most important things when throwing hard punches are Hips, Shoulders, Feet. When im jabbing which is my best weapon i always throw it like a whip and that generates the most power for me when i jab, but like i said im not a hard puncher but i am quick puncher and thats how i generate the power anyways.

[Youngblood]

I do understand and agree that largely technique has a lot to do with power. I have noticed now though with my recent change in workouts, the focus on training hard in both cardio and weight lifting, that my power has increased A LOT. I'm thinking also it is because I am developing physically for my age, as part of a natural growth spurt, but it has been striking, the difference, and just in the last month. Whereas good connections when sparring not long ago were snapping the head back...now they are drawing blood, regularly.

I do wonder though, and maybe it is in my head. I feel as though I may be losing some of my speed. Anyone think this could be a trade off?