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Punch Power Test
The Punching Power Test is part of the SPARQ rating system for boxing, and their protocol is listed here.
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purpose: to measure maximal punching power
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equipment required: instrumented 100-pound heavy punching bag, boxing gloves
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description / procedure: A specially instrumented punching bag that can record the force of a hit is used. The athlete is allowed six maximal punches against the bag.
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scoring: Peak and average punch power is recorded.
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target population: boxing
- comments: This test was used in the 3rd season of the Contender TV series to assess the fitness of the boxers.
Related Pages
- the SPARQ rating system for boxing
- see a video of this test being performed
- about the SPARQ rating system
- see the list of anaerobic fitness tests
