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[–] alphanumeric_user ago  (edited ago)

For an effective punch, you use your whole body. Push off with your back leg and twist at the waist. You should be relaxed until you're about to make contact. At that point, you should tighten your abs and your punching arm and fist. Make sure your thumb is outside your fist or you'll hurt your thumb. Punch slightly past your contact point. Don't straighten your arm completely so that you don't hyperextend your joint (mainly elbow and shoulder). You want to be standing straight when you make contact. If you're leaning forward or backwards, you'll probably lose your balance. It takes practice.

Edit: And hit with your first 2 knuckles (index finger and middle finger). Otherwise, you might sprain your wrist.