Pressups.

[Pervaz]

Quick question:

When we do pressups - I cant remember the reason for doing pressups on fists. Any ideas (I think i have recieved a hit to the head too many times !)

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[Jay Bell]

Strengthening the tendons in the wrists (for striking)

 

[RobP]

And for working the correct alignment of the wrist. I guess it also conditions the knuckles too.

Also, think about the breathing in/out through the arms when working the push ups. Then add that in (with the same arm position) when you are doing the close-range strikes.