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The primary Power Principle of the Straight Punch is Torque. But, unlike the blocks there is also a secondary Power Principle - Back-up Mass.

 

The primary Power Principle is Torque because the majority of the power generated during the execution of the strike is through (direct) rotation - from the Neutral Bow to the Forward Bow. But, there is also an element of weight shift forward (from 50% - 50% to 60% - 40%). This weight shift adds an element of Back-up Mass.