Best punching bags according to redditors
We found 133 Reddit comments discussing the best punching bags. We ranked the 77 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 133 Reddit comments discussing the best punching bags. We ranked the 77 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00022KIYY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_x8ckxb50Z1CRC
This sounds about like what you are looking for. A little expensive but there are other options on amazon and im sure other places too.
Happy cake day
Grab one of these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CY3HHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_muM7BbNXMGWSB
OP you would probably be better off asking in /r/MMA or /r/boxing for some better answers.
It sounds like you will be fine with a regular free-standing punching bag like this. Your downstairs neighbors won't be too crazy about it, but unless youre planning to do full 30-60 min training sessions every day I wouldn't worry too much. Just don't decide to go beast on it at 3am.
Do you have a balcony? You might be able to buy a bag + stand and put it on your balcony if there is enough room. However, this can also be quite noisey, but again, if you just want it to just beat up for a few minutes out of the day I really wouldn't worry. Thing is, you might really get into it and want to start training, but cross that bridge when you get to it.
Be sure to have some wrist/hand protection. I've fucked up my wrists a good few time taking naked fury hailmakers into heavy bags.
If you want to actually throw power punches, I would recommend you both take boxing classes and get a heavy bag and at least some hand wraps. Otherwise, you're likely to mess up your hands and wrists. The downside with that solution is that it would cost money and time, both of which you've said that you don't want to invest in.
There are other alternatives like stand-up bags, but that's also costly and you would be able to easily knock them down unless you're a very small or weak puncher.
You could possibly wall mounted bag but that's inadvisable unless you have a strong brick/cement wall or you have a place where you don't mind shaking off pieces of the drywall.
Your original solution with hand-held pads might still work if you're willing to take a few boxing pointers, but most people don't know how to hold pads or punch properly.
Just a note, but my self defense instructor, as well as the cop who volunteered his time to assist with the class, was very adamant that you should NEVER take a weapon that you can't use/completely control into a fight. If you can't use it properly, it's better not to use it at all because an attacked can take it from you and use it against you.
My class was a national program that I HIGHLY recommend. It's called Rape Aggression Defense, and while it covers home invasion and safety tips, as well as basic self defense, it also teaches you how to get an attacker off of you if they're between your legs, trying to get on top of you, etc... It is women-only (my instructor specified that trans women and trans men were allowed), and there are other classes for men and for children.
I took the class with my best friend, who had only just realized that her then-fiancé had raped her a few months previously (she was sexually abused as a child and had an Ndad and a crack addict possibly-N mom. She had a shattered, possibly nonexistent normal meter before she met me), and going through that class at the time was one of the major reasons she decided to leave him, despite everyone in her "family" telling her that it wasn't reeeeeally rape since they were engaged. The class helped open her eyes to his abuse, and gave her the courage to get out. During one class, we learned how to kick hard enough to knock over a 200lb martial arts dummy. After she knocked it over, she ran up to me, a huge grin on her face and happy tears in her eyes, and told me, "I just imagined it was [Fiancé's] face!" That class let her stop feeling like a victim, and made her realize that she was in control of her life.
Most of the women in that class were survivors of sexual assault, and every one of them had a similar experience that she did. One woman just broke down sobbing during one class because she no longer felt helpless or damaged. The class had a full lesson on consent and how assault is never the fault of the victim.
Basically, what I'm trying to say is that self defense classes, especially like RAD, give you more than just the physical tools and muscle memory to protect yourself; they teach you to use your voice (literally, in this case. The teacher told us to STOP letting society tell us to be meek and quiet while being abused, and to scream "NO!!" if we need to), and how to trust your instincts. They help to fix your broken normal meter.
Can you get a bag on a stand or one of those punching dummies and put him in your room? Like this one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ND13TCZ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07ND13TCZ&pd_rd_w=qTBye&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=ayUHW&pf_rd_r=RXH6YBF946XR0H8SFSPT&pd_rd_r=c431633d-5c84-11e9-8963-117ccf44e055
That's what I have and it goes with me everywhere. Just fill it up the base with water and you are good to go. Sand is better but if you are in an apartment/home its easier to just use water as you can just dump it out fast when you have to.
This one is even better as it has the torso for kicking but its more expensive
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NF3VDP4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_7?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07NF3VDP4&pd_rd_w=qTBye&pf_rd_p=80559f3c-f83b-49c1-8a72-40f936e9df7a&pd_rd_wg=ayUHW&pf_rd_r=RXH6YBF946XR0H8SFSPT&pd_rd_r=c431633d-5c84-11e9-8963-117ccf44e055
If not at least see if you can pick you a bag.
https://www.amazon.com/Everlast-Power-Freestanding-Heavy-Black/dp/B07BL36JD4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=punching+dummy&qid=1555006075&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Feeling the impact will definitely help vs just shadowboxing in the air.
The training dummies are kind of expensive but they last forever. I've had mine for over 10 years now and I consider him/it to be one of the best investments I have made. The price hasn't dropped much since the days I bought mine. At least consider it.
There is a bonus too. You can use him as a coat rack for your jacket. I dress mine up like a street thug complete with leather jacket and black wig. Makes for a better "experience" when I'm kicking the shit out of it. Just don't leave him in front of a window as neighbors will think you got some weird dude staring at them all day in your apartment. (since from their perspective than can't see anything past the waist).
Ringside Steel I-Beam Heavy Bag Hanger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZIXBU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_nQtwxb3885VE9
Ringside Heavy Duty Bag Spring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006K408LG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_uRtwxbH3TC0W8
Or
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-352-lb-Capacity-Heavy-Duty-Porch-Swing-Spring-SP-9649/100193571
I use the home depot swing on wooden joists in my basement and there's no vibration at all, that setup would be fine. Maybe add a small length of chain if you have to drop it down
Shadow boxing is always a good option, just don't throw 100% when you aren't hitting anything or your knees will be terrible at old age.
If it's not so much a space issue as having nowhere to hang a heavybag you could look into getting a Wavemaster
I don't really like the Bob punching bags, with the rubber pink guy? That's just me though.
Since your mounting is going to be less than ideal for a heavy bag, I strongly recommend getting a spring and don't just hang it with chains.
This is what I bought: http://www.amazon.com/Ringside--Poundheavy-Duty-Heavy-Spring/dp/B006K408LG/
Initially I had my bag hanging in the garage with just chain but was sort of worried by the shock traveling up. I bought that spring and put it in and it does a really good job of absorbing some of it. Initially I bought some springs that are used for patio swinging benches, since I saw some people talking about using those online for their bags, but those are rated far too high (like 300 lbs) and thus don't absorb enough imo.
If you need a picture of it installed, I can provide.
>Not tipping over
There's a lot of weight in the bottom of the ship that lowers its center of gravity. It wants to stay upright. Sort of like those inflatable punching bags for kids that you punch and the pop back up
They can still tip, especially if they take on enough water to throw off the balance, and the bilge pumps can't keep up fast enough to keep the bottom of the ship empty.
Holy shit! They have alien BOB kicking bags!
How do I make this happen in real life!??
Amazon link
I use a heavy bag spring between the bag and the ceiling hanger (I use the same ceiling hanger, screwed into the ceiling studs with lag bolts). The spring doesn't eliminate the noise, but it's certainly easier on the studs. Note: you may have to get a different spring, since your heavy bag is 70 pounds and the one I linked to is specifically for 150 pound bags.
EDIT: Here are a variety of springs for different weight bags.
I've never hung a heavy bag in my own place, just bought a stand to hold it up. This one worked pretty well for me.
Closest I can find.. INNOLIFE Wall Mount MMA Boxing Speed Trainer Punching Spinning Bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZF63JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xWABDbQG4KBWP
Get this, http://www.amazon.com/Century-Fitness-B-O-B-Body-Opponent/dp/B00022KIYY
Updated everything with current prices/etc, this should be all you need for a proper home setup, minus maybe a full length mirror to check form.
Bag Stand $156
Heavy Bag $34
Speed Bag $25
Proper Swivel $18
Proper Bag Gloves $40-60
Hand Wraps $12
Medicine Ball $32
Jump Rope $7
I would have to say this punching bag would change my life the most. It is great for fitness and it would really help with getting some stress/anger out.
I quite like the BOB bags if I have to choose one and have limited space. They make really nice targets for round kicks and hook kicks. The wavemaster type standing bags are quite nice too but not particularly versatile. You can use them for assorted drills but best for round kicks in my opinion.
If you want something with more variety you could consider one of the multi station things like this too. In all honesty when I had one I usually preferred to use my other bags rather than it, but it might be to some people's taste if you have limited space.
Honestly I find sidekicks and back-kicks are often better trained with a partner holding a blocking shield (who knows how to move in order to absorb impact), but that might just be my personal taste.
I don't much care for hanging bags honestly.
I think if you have a partner available a set of slap paddles and a blocking shield will go really far.
I've heard these called "boxing bars" before, FWIW. Seem to be several out there, just a rando from Amazon:
INNOLIFE Wall Mount MMA Boxing Speed Trainer Punching Spinning Bar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GZF63JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CybiDb9HCP2JT
The same thing that draws a 6 year old to a [punch clown.](One Clown Bop Bag - Punching Clown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HMOHLW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pcsJzbN4Z8EW4)
The ability to conduct violence upon innate objects that won't hit back.
I'm a beginner as well. I have both Everlast handwraps and off brand handwraps. Both do the job fine. Remember to wrap your hands and wrist well to prevent wrist injury.
I have Ringside IMF Techs and they're great, but pricey. Plenty of good options out there, check out /r/boxing and search for glove recommendations.
My bag is an Everlast C3 Foam bag, which is supposedly one of Everlast's higher end bags. It's been about a month and it's holding up fine. Ringside and Title make decent bags, too. I also have the Everlast bag stand, which is noisy and creaky, but it does the job.
Black Canvas Punching Bag... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CSB0C6G?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
The other one just go to a major sporting goods store.
I'm on the verge of purchasing this: Muay Thai Banana Punching Kicking Heavy Bag 6ft tall 150lbs Unfilled https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00775SA8A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_28Afvb1571Z6M
And filling it myself. Have you heard of this brand or know the quality of these bags?
Yeah. Once he did that I started thinking he was nothing more than token resistance.
I'd consider bags marketed for Muay Thai, considering they take the greatest amount of abuse (with lots of sharp elbows and knees). If that's beyond your budget, going for a bag that's at least 100 pounds will let you keep punching.
Everlast sells a pretty good heavy bag stand with speed bag attachment. I bought one from Sports Authority for a little under $300 for the stand and bag. It uses steel tubing and it holds up pretty well against punches and kicks -- Here you go
There are also free-standing bags
> which is cool because we never get to use these strikes during kumite.
Unless you're a total dick. lol.
A heavy bag is probably a much more versatile tool for you given your living situation. You will definitely get feedback from hitting it that will help you improve your technique by testing the structure under force. Plus you can incorporate some lateral footwork as well. Although I definitely enjoy striking the makiwara, I think a heavy bag more closely resembles the physics involved when hitting an opponent. A makiwara increases in resistance the further you punch through it. A heavy bag has less resistance the further you punch through it.
For me, I went a slightly different route. I bought the Century Versys VS1 "Fight Simulator" (groan). It's basically a 100lbs sand base with a foam core tube zippered on top. It is very much like those inflatable punching bags you may have played with as a child. You hit it and it bounces back. It doesn't take much to knock it over, but when you prop it up against a wall, it works quite well as a makiwara albeit with a much softer striking surface. However more importantly, when propped up against a wall, it provides adequate resistance that increases the deeper you penetrate with your strike.
It's a good piece of kit. I use it to practice striking drills. Compared to a heavy bag, having the top move around better simulates how someone's body would respond to a strike to the head or neck. Unlike the wavemaster bags with the large plastic base, the soft sand base is quite short giving you full range to practise anything from low leg kicks to strikes to the head. I also pick it up and do sumo squats with it to work my legs. Aside from the noise it makes when you hit it, it's actually pretty quiet. And it's got a small footprint, so you can easily drag it out for training and then move it off into a corner when you're done with it.
Body Opponent Bag aka B.O.B.
Buy this, and this.
Set them up where he games. He can stomp and punch all he wants.
Everlast 100-Pound C3 Foam Heavy bag
Are you just starting? Are you experienced? These matter.
I had many years experience but have been out of hardcore bag practice for a while. Recently, I got a fairly hard 100lb banana bag and find it's very difficult for me to punch it properly because it's such a tight radius and doesn't give a lot. It's easier to sprain your wrist if you don't hit it just right. Even kicking is not very forgiving because it's so firm. I'm going to get another bag that is much larger around and softer. If you're starting and very light as you are, I would probably recommend a soft bag maybe 70-80 lbs.
These banana bags are the ones I found a bit too much for me.
My advice is to go to a gym and see if you can hit one a couple times with gloves on.
It's an original one. Here's a picture http://www.amazon.com/Century-Original-Wavemaster-Freestanding-Training/dp/B000EZYT4O
I've used one of these with MMX in P90X3 and it definitely helps change it up a bit. Just remember to wear some form of hand protection. I chewed up my hands pretty good before getting some light sparring gloves.
I have this in my office: http://amzn.to/2FoedjC and it noticed it helps reduce stress and its fun
Have you ever thought of including hitting a table punching bag into your self-care routine?
Joking (or not) aside, what makes me look forward to self-care time is that those minutes are completely mine. Example: I do a hair mask once a week, and for it to work I have to keep it on for 10 minutes. That time is pure free-time, a space where I can keep my mind off responsibilities and just stay on my phone/read something/staring into space without it being time wasted because I'm actually using it to take care of my hair! It's just an activity that doesn't require attention.
So my advice is: buy something that takes a while to act (more than five minutes, less than fifteen/twenty) and doesn't require much thinking/preparation, but just sits there doing its thing while you relax and enjoy your "free-time". It also needs to leave you room to move and not restrict your vision or hearing if you wan to read/listen to something.
The bath bombs in your wishlist might work, but they do take longer. My advice is getting
The last two leave you with less room, but you just need to listen to podcast/audiobooks, or have everything at hand.
I'm currently en route to self-publish and the short answer is that it's not the "easy" route. It is the Oregon Trail of writing.
Everything that your publisher and agent would have done for you, you have to figure out yourself to stand out above the pile of crap.
Feedback? Figure it out.
Editing? Figure it out. It's anywhere from 200 - 1500 dollars.
Copy Editing? Figure it out. It's anywhere from 200 - 1500 dollars.
Advertising/Marketing? Figure it out. It's anywhere from 0 - your wildest imaginations.
Financial Support? Hopefully you have a decent bank account or have loved ones who can support you.
Emotional Support? Steak, diet coke, and cake with coffee helps me a lot. Also this
Guidance? Unless you have a mentor in the field, internet will be your best friend.
OH right and Cover Art? Books are judged by their cover-especially in the world of ebooks. This can be anywhere from 0 - 600 dollars.
Even after all that, your precious book will just be a glint in the pile of poop that you desperately hope people will notice (unless you had lot of marketing money/success).
And unless you sell enough copies to be noticed by a traditional publisher, you'll have to deal with the social stigma of being the lowly 'self-published' author.
If you end up becoming the 99% of the ebook authors (I should say 'non-erotica' authors), you'll be mostly doing it for self-gratification as your wallet wouldn't be able to justify you doing this as a career (unless you really don't mind living off of about 500 dollars per book).
My choice to self-publish was based on personal circumstances and because I liked the challenge of doing it all on my own. It was a hard choice to make and it's been very, very difficult choice to deliver. There are many times I wonder if I should just make traditional publishing work (though given the nature of my book, I've been told it might be too much of a gamble for traditional publishers).
And with increasing number of people self-publishing these days it's only going to get tougher.
So the point of my long reply to you is to not discourage you from self-publishing but to sort of give you the sense of reality behind the decision of self-publishing.
It's definitely not the easy route and most writers don't like the idea of self-publishing because you have to spend so much of your time and effort on things that has nothing to do with writing. You have to be a businessman and a writer at the same time and you have to be able to look at your book as a product and a novel.
If you're interested, I started a blog detailing the impact the choice of writing as a career had in my life and the things I've learned about the craft and business of writing: Aramiru.Wordpress.Com
It's working its way up to more of the "business" side of things that I've discovered behind wriitng and my choice to self-publish. In fact, that should be my next-next-next post.
I have taken hitting classes before as I stated. I plan on re-visiting it before I jump in.
When I say bagstand I mean something like this.
I have no where to hang a bag and am not sure if these are worth getting? Like I stated I would be using it outside in my backyard.
Like this. Whatever you would call that :P
Get a bag:
http://www.amazon.com/Century-Original-Wavemaster-Training-Bag/dp/B0008G1OIS/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1462817897&sr=8-6&keywords=punching+bag
Make sure its not of those super hard ones, no need to hurt your wrists or be injured. Your not going to the Olympics just need to get your hits in.
Wrap your wrists with these http://www.amazon.com/TITLE-Boxing-Mexican-Style-Single/dp/B00115KZE4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1462817964&sr=8-9&keywords=boxing+wraps
and use 3-4 cotton balls to protect your knuckles (as your wrapping).
Find a timer on the IOS or android marketplace. Do 2:30 on the bag with 1 min rests for 8 rounds.
Hell of a workout and may help with your issues.
one of the best investments was when i got my husband a punching bag. All in all it was about $175. its a regular punching bag and it comes with a stand like this. We got it with the stand because we rent and know we're going to be moving sooner rather than later. its substantially cheaper if you can just hang it and get one of these. I got a cheaper pair of gloves and googled "punching bag workout". I started doing a quick circuit that takes about 10 minutes but it works out every muscle in my body. I do that and do weights too. You dont have to start off buying something big. I got a kettle bell for $8 from marshalls, a jump rope for like $3, and hand weights for $5 at target. So you can start off with something inexpensive like that. Less than $20 and you already spent less than you wouldve for a month at the gym.
we have a bunch of these at my gym, they work pretty good but the lack of swinging makes you really have to concentrate on moving your feet and not standing stagnant
In the United States, I like Facebook Marketplace (even as much as I want to puke talking about Facebook).
Craigslist used to be good, less so today. Might find something on it.
Got this one for my kids a week ago for $50. Could have gotten a hanging bag even easier (and likely cheaper), but small home and no where to put that.
http://www.amazon.com/TITLE-Double-End-Bags-9/dp/B001762NRO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332535833&sr=8-2
Get the smallest size (6 inch diameter)
Know that these are for movement (head, feet, etc.) and are not just punching bags.
> my plan was to bite his face off Cape Fear style
Nice! I never taught the face bite in self-defense classes. Primarily because it's just hard to practice. You go through those BOB dummy bags pretty quickly.
I love Canadian Bacon. I think a lot of Michael Moore's political stuff gets preachy (and deceptive at times), but that movie is hilarious. Steven Wright as the Mountie is great, and Rip Torn saying "If this were a decent, God-fearing country, I'd be allowed to beat the two of you to death" is one of my all time favorite movie lines.
http://www.amazon.com/Century-Wavemaster-XXL-Training-Bag/dp/B000EZWSNS
Something like this then? Any ideas on how to soundproof the room in this case?
Are you talking about a double end bag? If so, pretty much all the gyms I've trained at have Title bags similar to these and they've always worked well for us.
Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/Bobby-Bully-Body-Opponent-Bag/dp/B0039VAO8U
like everyone said it’s all about your diet and eating 4-5 small portion meals.Replace sugar with stevia and try to stay active as possible.I say get rid of the treadmill and get yourself a good Jumprope, which I feel is a much better exercise, really anything where you are using every part of your body.I have a big basement so over the years I have been able to add different exercise equipment(barbells,dumbells,punching bags etc)
since you have limited space,I suggest saving up and getting
these
wavemaster
wavemaster pro
shamrock triple gym
you already doing good with swimming so continue with that
love that everyone is suggestion ippo since that is what got me motivated to stay fit and try boxing/martial arts.you ain’t gonna find that anywhere legally to stream so you’re going to have to use torrents and other sites.
I'm not sure what you're referring to. Did you mean something like the B.O.B. dummies?
I would say anything freestanding on a base you fill with water/sand would fill your needs, and dampen the sound, and beyond that you have choices on what you'd want to be hitting. And yes, anything that gives you targets you can focus on can help.
I actually like the punching bags shaped like a guy. The one with legs especially. https://www.amazon.com/Century-Fitness-B-Body-Opponent/dp/B00022KIYY
Get a Wavemaster
If you can't modify your apartment to hang a bag, you could invest in this product:
http://smile.amazon.com/Pull-Core-Unit-Gorilla-Gym/dp/B00FM63MCA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459204670&sr=8-2&keywords=Gorilla+Gym
It's a $80 pull-up bar, that they make a punching bag attachment for -- you can hang any size weight bag on it and it should be stable.
You can also get a free standing bag like this:
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00EUXR59M/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2CI6POHOSRNN6&coliid=I3QEE0BOCYTOBL
You're welcome
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These guys are being flaming assholes. Some people vent through physical exertion. It is necessary to learn to control your anger to the point where you will not physically lash out at something or someone that doesn't deserve it. However, it seems to me that's exactly what you're trying to do here. If you aren't at a place yet where you can just suppress the destructive urge when you're angry, you're at least at a place where you can understand when you're calm that wrecking shit isn't okay.
To that end, a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046XKIC2/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1462334102&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Standing+punching+bag&dpPl=1&dpID=31ehvDXQAIL&ref=plSrch](standing punching bag) might be helpful to you. They can be a bit on the expensive side, though. Failing that, keep in mind your pillow could always use an aggressive fluffing.
All that said, this should ideally be a temporary measure until you get to the point where you can suppress your desire to destroy things even when you're angry. If your anger is bad enough that you're not able to stop yourself from doing things you'll regret later, sooner or later that's going to come back to bite you in a big way. There are classes for that kind of thing, and they're not the farce the memes and movies make them out to be.
Good luck on your journey of self-improvement. Don't listen to the obnoxious dicks that want to bring you down just because you're not finished yet.
https://www.amazon.com/Everlast-70-Pound-MMA-Heavy-Bag-Kit/dp/B004CY3HHI/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1484853033&sr=1-1
Punch it out. Reflect on what makes you mad, while your hands fly.
It'll come to you once you've thrown a couple thousand punches. Good Luck.