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The Influence of Anthropometric Characteristics on Punch Impact
Manuel Pinto1, João Crisóstomo1, Gil Silva1
1CIDEFES, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal.
Sports (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 24, 2025
Summary
Higher body mass is linked to stronger punches in combat sports, but technique and other factors also matter. Body height shows no clear connection to punch impact.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Combat Sports Analysis
Background:
- Anthropometric characteristics like body height (BH) and body mass (BM) are thought to influence punch impact in combat sports.
- The precise relationship between these physical attributes and punch effectiveness remains underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the existing literature on the influence of anthropometric characteristics (BH and BM) on punch impact in striking-combat sports.
- To clarify the role of body mass and height in determining punch force and power.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across three databases on August 30, 2024.
- Included were experimental, quasi-experimental, and cross-sectional studies, analyzing data from 381 participants.
- Various instruments were employed to measure punch impact force and power.
Main Results:
- Impact forces varied significantly, with rear-hand straight punches and hooks generating the highest forces (up to 5008.6 N).
- Punch power was highest for rear-hand straight punches (up to 22,014 W).
- Higher body mass categories correlated with stronger punches, but technique, gender, and sport type were also significant factors. Body height showed inconsistent associations with punch impact.
Conclusions:
- Increased body mass is associated with greater punch impact, but it is not the sole determinant of punch effectiveness.
- No clear relationship was established between body height and punch impact.
- A significant limitation identified is the absence of a standardized, "gold standard" instrument for measuring punch impact.
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