Fist Configuration in a Hook Punch?

[MikeMartial]

The question at hand: Should your fist be horizontal (palm down) or vertical (palm sideways) when executing a hook punch?

The reason I ask is that in my TKD class, we have always been taught horizontal(Yes, we throw hook punches in TKD. At least, in our style); this seems natural to me, but I have no other formal training.

Recently, in my Muay Thai class, the instructor corrected me to a vertical fist when doing a hook (palm would be facing my face at the end of the technique). This, to me, seems to restrict range of motion, and lacks power. But, then again, I'm not the expert.

Opinions, please.

 

[Spanky11]

in Kyokushin and kickboxing the palm is always facing you when doing a hook punch - more power is twist through body mechanics are possible this way.

 

[Djimbe]

Mine Faces me when I do it .

 

[novamanms]

Some will disagree, but I consider these two different types of hooks. The one with the palm sideways is a snapping sort of hook. Less power, more speed. The palm-sown hook is your power shot.

Arc it a tad more, and you have the cross. Arc it in the other direction, and you have the shovel hook.

 

[MikeMartial]

Interesting replies, guys.

From what I've gathered, both seem to be "correct", just variations of the same. A former boxer I talked to stated he had only ever learned of the horizontal fist (palm down) style of hook.

On a personal note, I found the vertical fist aggravating to my wrists; I wasn't wearing wraps when we were doing pad work, so I might have been flexing or extending my wrist as I hit.

 

[LapRocket]

I have always done a palm down type of hook until recently. In Krav Maga we do the palm facing inward. I personally feel like I have more power and less wrist stress with the palm facing down.

 

[Kane Fan]

I go thumb up, palm towards face

 

[B0ARDIN087]

Interesting replies, guys.

From what I've gathered, both seem to be "correct", just variations of the same. A former boxer I talked to stated he had only ever learned of the horizontal fist (palm down) style of hook.

On a personal note, I found the vertical fist aggravating to my wrists; I wasn't wearing wraps when we were doing pad work, so I might have been flexing or extending my wrist as I hit.

wear wraps before ur stuck taking a 2 week break becuz u sprained ur wrist

 

[Djimbe]

no , go Softer for a while and build up your Wrists . Wraps are a Crutch , and lead to Weakness in a Fight . Build up your Wrists - Fist Pushups , Wallbag , go get the Biggest Cat Iron Pan you can Find (15-18 inches) and do Wrist Work with it , Sledge Hammer wrisst work , anything ...

 

[Gymgurl]

I go thumb up, palm towards face

Same here......