We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Many fighters use the speed bag when training and this is because there are many great advantages to using it. However, there can also be drawbacks. In this article,…
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. As you already know, when you throw a punch, the aim is to hit your opponent’s head, jaw, or liver. But what about the arms? Is it legal to…
I’ve spent countless hours hitting the speed bag, both when I was injured and when I was training for a fight. But was it really that useful? A speed bag can improve your focus, upper body muscular endurance, the ability to keep your arms up like you would in a fight, and also the development…
Have you seen it when two boxers are throwing fast, sharp punches at each other and then suddenly they start cuddling? This is called the clinch. Why do boxers clinch each other during a fight? Boxers clinch in order to control the pace of the fight. If a boxer has been hit and needs to…
We analyzed 79 heavy bags across multiple websites to work out the average price of an adult heavy bag, a junior heavy bag, and a second-hand heavy bag. Specifically, we looked through websites like Amazon, RDX, Boxfit UK, eBay, to find out how much they charge, why they charged what they charged, and what would…
With better technology, low-cost equipment, and access to video, there are a lot of people who are turning away from a gym and are instead teaching themselves how to box. So, can boxing be self-taught? Boxing can be self-taught but it’s not the quickest and most effective way to become better at the sport because…
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. It’s easy to think that all punch bags are soft enough to strike without protection, but is there a risk of breaking your knuckles, hands, or wrists when…
Boxing has many pros and cons, so whether you’re thinking of getting into the sport as a recreational hobby to do with friends, to become fitter, or to become the next world champion like I wanted to be when I was younger, it’s important to reflect on the question of whether it’s worth getting into….
Rotating into your punches can be dangerous as there is a risk that you might over-rotate and become off balance, leaving you open to being hit by your opponent. So should punches be rotated at all? And if so, what part of your body should you rotate with? You should always rotate every punch whenever…
This is the complete review of the best freestanding punch bags. So if you want to: Find the best freestanding punch bag See comparisons based on a wide variety of factors Discover the most frequently asked questions Then you’ll love this new review. Let’s get started. Contents: Best Freestanding Punch Bags Common questions about freestanding…