Hi guys,
Came upon your site while googling speed bags. I decided to share my info, but I don't know how active I will be on the site. Probably more of a lurker than a poster.
I work for an offshore construction company. The vessel I work on has a gym in it. In the gym on the wall is a speed bag. I have never hit a bag before this one. One day I decided I was going to give it a shot. Much like the rest of you, I had to experiment with height, distance, etc.
The 'drum' is a piece of plate steel welded to the wall. Not adjustable. I am not adjustable either, so I have to stand on a stool while hitting. But I will get to more of that.
Anyways, I have been working on the bag for about 2 months. I am freeking hooked, and I am considering setting something up at home when I finally get home.
What I have to work with out here is crap. As I mentioned, the 'drum' is a sheet of plate steel. The swivel is of the plastic/delrin type. The hook is pretty worn from the years of metal on metal contact. The bag is an Everlast 4210 (Don't know the size, but it is a larger one).
I use the bag as cardio in between my weight sets. I do mostly front rolls 4R then 4L. Very few front punches. Tonight I just started the 1x1 (machine gun I think you guys call it). It's difficult with this bag.
I get the best work out by clobbering the bag as hard as I can. It doesn't rebound well if it isn't hit hard enough.
Anyways, that is my story. Your input is appreciated. Thanks for letting me join.
chiefbigred (my common handle for forums)
Came upon your site while googling speed bags. I decided to share my info, but I don't know how active I will be on the site. Probably more of a lurker than a poster.
I work for an offshore construction company. The vessel I work on has a gym in it. In the gym on the wall is a speed bag. I have never hit a bag before this one. One day I decided I was going to give it a shot. Much like the rest of you, I had to experiment with height, distance, etc.
The 'drum' is a piece of plate steel welded to the wall. Not adjustable. I am not adjustable either, so I have to stand on a stool while hitting. But I will get to more of that.
Anyways, I have been working on the bag for about 2 months. I am freeking hooked, and I am considering setting something up at home when I finally get home.
What I have to work with out here is crap. As I mentioned, the 'drum' is a sheet of plate steel. The swivel is of the plastic/delrin type. The hook is pretty worn from the years of metal on metal contact. The bag is an Everlast 4210 (Don't know the size, but it is a larger one).
I use the bag as cardio in between my weight sets. I do mostly front rolls 4R then 4L. Very few front punches. Tonight I just started the 1x1 (machine gun I think you guys call it). It's difficult with this bag.
I get the best work out by clobbering the bag as hard as I can. It doesn't rebound well if it isn't hit hard enough.
Anyways, that is my story. Your input is appreciated. Thanks for letting me join.
chiefbigred (my common handle for forums)
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