punching bag form

[Yarg!]

hi guys,


theres a punching bag in my gym, along with those pads that u can punch as a partner holds em up. i want to use the punching bag cuz its a good cardio work out, and as well as strengthen my punches/knuckles. so whats the best form to unleash my rage on the bag? thanks.

 

[scotty the trash man]

Just Go Nuts On It There Really Is No Good Form When You Hit The Bag Only In A Fight Is When Form Comes Into Play.

 

[theoak01]

disregard the above or expect a broken hand.

stand left hand forward (if your right handed) kinda sideways to the bag,keep your elbows in and hit with the larger knuckles of your hand, I reccomend atleast hand wraps until you get use to punching the bag ,just mix it up and have fun but dont go nuts or you will get hurt,and a broken hand is never really right again

 

[USMC fighter]

try doing some shadow boxing in the mirror, when it feels somewhat natural, give it a shot on the bag, and take it from me, wear some bag gloves, and goodluck

 

[Snypr]

disregard the above or expect a broken hand.

Ditto

 

[Demonix]

I always try to really focus on keeping hands up even while kicking while working solo on the heavy bag. I try to be a lot more strict on the basics while doing solo work on the bag or whatever since you don't have some one there to yell/tell you when you are getting sloppy. Very easy to develop bad/dangerous habits when you do a lot of solo work.

Funny thing was it went to this new gym that has some pro thai fighters and when we did kicking drills on pads the one trainer said to drop one of your hands when kicking.

This is one thing I'm a stickler on - keeping hands up AT ALL TIMES. When I spar/fight I love counter a kicker with a right or overhand right to the jaw right after they kick because alot of fighters drop hands when they kick.

 

[bouncer]

You won't get the proper advice here. No one here, including me (I coach boxing and kickboxing) will teach you proper technique on the heavy bag. Just on the thread mill and get your cardio workout there.

 

[tbuz67]

Punching heavy bag is fun, but like demonix said, its easy to just hit away without thinking about form, and bad habits may develop. Like dropping your guard after a punch and stuff. Hand wraps are great for not ripping off the skin on your knuckles, which is easy to do. A heavy bag is great for after you've developed proper punching form and technique. A heavy punch with improper form may cause you to break your hand or bend your hand back too far as you connect. Also, if the bag is really heavy and your not used to it, you may get injuries or pain to your elbow joints and shoulders from the jarring effect of the impact after a while. A camcorder is great, better than mirror, to use to check out your form.

 

[BigVooDoo]

Hey demonix,

Interesting comment about never dropping your hands. Do you feel that you lose some power with your kicks? I agree witht the coach that told you to drop one hand when kicking. I'm just curious as I have wondered about this and tried both ways.

 

[USMC fighter]

voodoo as in the fight team voodoo?

 

[Kane Fan]

what are bag gloves
are those different from regular gloves

 

[Snypr]

Much thinner. Not heavily padded.

 

[Demonix]

I don't think I lose power on lower kicks targeted to legs and hip area. I don't ever do head kicks because I am short and stocky and am a far better with my hands.

I would assume high kicks ya you would lose power since it would be harder to balance and pretty much impossible to keep your hands up leaning back and extending your hip all the way out. But for my style I don't do high kicks so not a big deal for me.

 

[bullish]

Wraps are a good idea... I forgot mine on saturday and my wrist is killing me from a poorly executed right hook... It is a great workout though.... I am addicted to murdering the heavy bag....

 

[Snypr]

For heavy bag, handwraps are definitely a good idea. I'd say mandatory.

 

[Judo Tom]

yeah why wouldnt you wear wraps.. the last thing i would want is an injury before a big tournament because i didnt wrap my hands while hitting the bag..

and it could happen to anyone..

 

[Reaganator]

Dont throw those john wayne windmill style punches

 

[bullish]

If i throw my kicks that sloppy i will probally have his limp (the duke) as well...

I was just in a rush... Also trying to condition my wrists a little bit... To toughen them up..

i need a good link that shows the proper way to apply the wrist raps... I know i am doing them wrong...