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Writer's pictureRich Alten

Maximizing The Overhand Right Strike

Here are 5 Advantages and Disadvantages to Throwing an Overhand Right. Also I include how I personally practice the “overhand right punch.” The Overhand Punch is a very popular technique used in the MMA and Boxing industry. Almost all videos on the overhand strike DON'T mention these 5 Advantages and Disadvantages when throwing an overhand right punch. Here's what you need to know about the Overhand Right.

The 5 advantages of using the Overhand Strike:

1. Has diverse angles to travel on

2. It’s a deceptive strike

3. It’s a natural movement pattern of the human shoulder Joint

4. It offers tremendous power

5. It can be used in sereval different ranges

The 5 Disadvantages of ANY Overhand Strike:

1. Inevitable telegraphic actions

2. Over commitment

3. Accuracy

4. Injury to hand and shoulder joints

5. Over reliance on a source of power

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