I've always wanted a speed bag to train on and now I have one. Had it about three days and I've spent about a half hour a day playing with it. Think I could use a size larger bag but I'm doing well with the one I've got. I was excited to find this forum and look forward to reading all the posts.
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Go to Alan Kahn's (he's known as "Speedbag" here) website: http://www.speedbagcentral.com/
Look it over, paying attention to the videos. I'd highly recommend contacting him about buying his DVD's. I'd start with the first one obviously, it took me about two months to master everything on that DVD. Once you're really comfortable, he's got more advanced DVD's you can get.
Good luck! This is a really fun sport that offers great exercise!
Chris
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This is my bag. http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=25256
And this is the platform I purchased. http://www.ringside.com/detail.aspx?ID=25768
I've already watched the Alans demo. WOW! I had no idea so much was possible on a speed bag! REALLY impressive and alot to work at. I would love to get his dvds eventually. I worked out last night which included four rounds on the speedbag. Spent a few minutes trying to hit it coming back and managed it a few times. I think you guys have talked me into getting a ball swivel plastic or metal. I'm useing the chain link swivel and I think I'd be happier with something else.
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Originally posted by INDYFIGHTER View PostThis is my bag. http://www.ringside.com/DETAIL.ASPX?ID=25256
And this is the platform I purchased. http://www.ringside.com/detail.aspx?ID=25768
I've already watched the Alans demo. WOW! I had no idea so much was possible on a speed bag! REALLY impressive and alot to work at. I would love to get his dvds eventually. I worked out last night which included four rounds on the speedbag. Spent a few minutes trying to hit it coming back and managed it a few times. I think you guys have talked me into getting a ball swivel plastic or metal. I'm useing the chain link swivel and I think I'd be happier with something else.
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Even though it's easier and more fun to do more with your dominant hand, make sure you exercise your other hand just as much. When you start doing techniques, it's awfully easy to work more on the side that it's easier because you see results faster. It's more challenging to work both hands equally. Make sure you're doing that.
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bag questions.
Originally posted by INDYFIGHTER View Post.... Do you watch the bag when you're hitting it? It seems to be eaisier if I ignore it and just focus on the wall behind it than if I actually watch the bag.
Originally posted by INDYFIGHTER View Post... I've noticed so far is my left hand is slower than my right. I've spent alot of time just doing left handed fist rolls.
A second problem with the non-dominant hand is being able to hit and change over with equal force. for a beginner, the force of your punching effects bag speed more than your actually punching speed.
As a beginner, your main focus should be control. Maintain the Hands high position, learn to control your swing movements, and equal force to your punching. You'll be amazed at how much faster your left hand (non-dominant) will get.Speed Bag
Put a little Rhythm in YOUR workout!
*attendee: Every SB gathering so far!
The Quest Continues...
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My platform is adjustable and has knobs on it. Standing at an angle I can actually see right through the bag and see the knob behind it so I've been using it as kinda a target to aim at. Man this things addictive! I was going to spend like five minutes working it before I went to bed and it turned into an hour. I started trying to hit it on the back swing again last night. Keeping it slow I was able to keep it up a little. Sure changes the musle groups you work! Thought I was doing pretty good untill I watched Speedbags demo videos. You're amazing dude! You make it look so darn easy. Thanks for this forum and thank you Allen for taking the time to answer questions.
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INDYFIGHTER
You are right. Hitting "on the backswing" (Reverse Punches, I'm assuming..) really does change the muscles that are worked. Really ups the fun factor also.
Don't let the video's discourage you. It doesn't take my 30+ years of experience to do that. in a few weeks, you can hit from all around the bag with nice smooth and relaxed motions. It is all position and timing.
I enjoy this forum immensly, and as for answering questions, I will always attempt to help someone learn to use and love the speed bag. In many ways, it has made a huge difference in my life, and I believe it can in yours. If you really love the speed bag and the people that hit it - you will understand that.Speed Bag
Put a little Rhythm in YOUR workout!
*attendee: Every SB gathering so far!
The Quest Continues...
Hoping for another Gathering...
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Picked me up a bigger bag and a plastic ball swivel last night. The bag is a medium leather Everlast bag that says it's gryo balanced. My Ringside bag is a medium too but this one's alot bigger. Odd at first but once I got going I found it a little easier to stay consistant with it. The new swivel works great. I really cranked on the eye bolt before installing it in hopes it won't come out. Lost sleep again last night because I couldn't stay away from the thing.
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I love bigger bags mostly because I love punching on speedbags and I can do it so much longer on the larger bags. I mostly punch my 8x11 and 10x12 because they are heavier and I get a tremendous amount of satisfaction of really hitting hard on the larger heavier bags without them going out of control. I get a great workout that way.
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