Boxing Bags
Boxing bags help improve the punching techniques of fighters. They help to increase physical strength and cardiovascular fitness. They are sturdy and normally well constructed to withstand years of punishment and are cushioned to absorb the impact of the blows without jarring the user. They are filled with foam padding, grains, sand and other materials. Boxing bags hang from stands or the ceiling. Their outer and inner materials are designed to take constant physical abuse without breaking and absorb the impact of the blows without harming the user.
Standard Boxing Bags are very popular with in the domestic market, these lighter boxing bags are designed for practising kicks as well as punches. Normally they are not mounted to the ceiling or wall but rather hang from a purpose built stand. These boxing bags are lighter and easier to move when relocating the bag.
Heavy Boxing Bags are designed for practising power punches and heavy blows, they are made of leather or canvas and they are normally filled with sand. Heavy boxing bags are hung from the ceiling or hung using a mounting device with a heavy chain. An 80kg fighter would benefit from a heavy bag that weighs between 30-40kg.
Speed Boxing Bags are small bags mounted on a short spring that immediately snaps back after it is punched. They are used to develop timing instead of power. Speed boxing bags are designed to improve your hand-eye coordination and help improve your rhythm. The fast action of the speed bag also increases your reaction time and speed of your punch.
Uppercut Boxing Bags Look like a smaller version of the heavy bag, uppercut boxing bags are wall mounted horizontally not vertically. The reason it is horizontal instead of vertical is because uppercut boxing bags are supposed replicate an opponents chin, so you can uppercut the bag effectively.
Double-End Boxing Bags look like two soccer balls joined together, when the boxer punches the bag it will quickly snap back to simulate the counterstrike of your boxing opponent.
When purchasing a boxing bag be sure to understand the dynamics of each bag. Buying the wrong boxing bag will set you back financially and could affect your training / workouts.
