locking the elbow
the idea, as i understand it so far, is that locking the elbow provides the fullest possible extension through a target, be it someone's ribs, head, etc. i've been taught that not locking the elbow out requires tensing of the opposing muscles to prohibit full extension. a hypothetical argument, and this ignores all other muscles: by punching, you want all the pushing muscles to be used and all the opposing muscles to be relaxed. the best way to do this? do not use your opposing muscles at all, and the arm will naturally straighten itself through the target with no opposing muscles to counteract the force going forward.
again, this is my understanding. i'm not saying it's the only way to deliver power, but it's what i've been taught.
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