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Why does only one elbow hurt from punching a punching bag?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Is it the right side: If you are r handed some time you apply more force when punching the bag and absorb more counter force with it.

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2022

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