I was wondering if anyone could post some combinations you work at with the heavybag. I don't have a boxing gym anywhere near me and I bought a heavybag a while ago and I would like to practice and learn a bit about combinations

There are countless type of combos you can use on the heavy bag. The most important thing I tell my fighters is to hit the heavy bag as if you are gettting hit back.

I would say the vast majority of people don't know how to hit the heavybag. they thing you just stand in front of it and beat the thing to death. You need to slip punches after you throw your own as if you are in a boxing match.

Start with the basics, try the 1-2 combo (jab, straight right hand)

I use this number system for my fighters: (this is from an orthodox/right handed stance)

1 = jab

2 = straight right

3 = left hook (either up top or to the body)

4 = right hook (either up top or to the body)

5 = left uppercut (up top or body)

6 = right uppercut (up top or body)

Good combo's are:

1,1,2

1,1,2,3

3,2,3

5,4,3,3 2

You can use all of these to the head or body. Try doubling up those uppercuts and hooks going from body to head etc.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the advice I try not to just stand there and kill the thing I try weaving and moving around it..thanks again

Thanks for the advice I try not to just stand there and kill the thing I try weaving and moving around it..thanks again

No problem. Move around it using your footwork and slipping and bobbing and weaving in and out of combo's.

Also, it's good if the bag swings around, that mimicks your opponent. Just try and not hit the bag when it's swinging right at you because you can break your writst or hurt your hands very easily. Try hitting it when it's going away from you or at an angle so the impact is less.

Make sure you wrap your hands and wear good gloves. I always have my guys wear 16oz gloves for everything they do, even the bag.

16oz? I have the gloves that came with my bag there everlast and there black the thumb part isn't there my thumb sticks out but the gloves were made like that I'm not sure if there good or not. I use 108 everlast handwraps but they arnt really good any recomendations if u have? I was thinkin of buyin 180 wraps because my friend has those and there smooth but I wanna buy somethin that's good

There are countless type of combos you can use on the heavy bag. The most important thing I tell my fighters is to hit the heavy bag as if you are gettting hit back.

I would say the vast majority of people don't know how to hit the heavybag. they thing you just stand in front of it and beat the thing to death. You need to slip punches after you throw your own as if you are in a boxing match.

Start with the basics, try the 1-2 combo (jab, straight right hand)

I use this number system for my fighters: (this is from an orthodox/right handed stance)

1 = jab

2 = straight right

3 = left hook (either up top or to the body)

4 = right hook (either up top or to the body)

5 = left uppercut (up top or body)

6 = right uppercut (up top or body)

Good combo's are:

1,1,2

1,1,2,3

3,2,3

5,4,3,3 2

You can use all of these to the head or body. Try doubling up those uppercuts and hooks going from body to head etc.

Hope this helps.

Next week I will post a video of me doing these combinations.

Thanks

16oz? I have the gloves that came with my bag there everlast and there black the thumb part isn't there my thumb sticks out but the gloves were made like that I'm not sure if there good or not. I use 108 everlast handwraps but they arnt really good any recomendations if u have? I was thinkin of buyin 180 wraps because my friend has those and there smooth but I wanna buy somethin that's good

I have boxed amateur and train amatuer fighters now. I always have my fighters use 16oz gloves on everything. Because it gets them used to the weight, then when they fight, their hands are twice as fast. I also have them workout with their mouth pieces in at all times.

108 wraps are no good. Use 180 at least and make sure you know how to wrap them. Protection of the wrist and knuckles are the most important.

Those gloves you got with the bag are not very good. They are ok for hitting the bag but if you want to get into boxing, you should wear a lagit boxing glove. 16oz training glove is excellent. Everlast has some for cheap and they are very durable if you don't want to spend all that much money. Most stuff you get in Sports Authority and places like that are trash.

Titleboxing.com or Ringside.com are the best places to get good solid, inexpensive equipment.

I suppose you really need someone holding the bag to let you know when you're hitting it well. We don't really know when we're hitting hard.

Alright ill pick up a pair of 16oz gloves next week because I was thinkin of gettin another pair of gloves soon..are they heavier or lighter then the gloves I'm using..if you know which ones I'm talkin about.

I have boxed amateur and train amatuer fighters now. I always have my fighters use 16oz gloves on everything. Because it gets them used to the weight, then when they fight, their hands are twice as fast. I also have them workout with their mouth pieces in at all times.

108 wraps are no good. Use 180 at least and make sure you know how to wrap them. Protection of the wrist and knuckles are the most important.

Those gloves you got with the bag are not very good. They are ok for hitting the bag but if you want to get into boxing, you should wear a lagit boxing glove. 16oz training glove is excellent. Everlast has some for cheap and they are very durable if you don't want to spend all that much money. Most stuff you get in Sports Authority and places like that are trash.

Titleboxing.com or Ringside.com are the best places to get good solid, inexpensive equipment.

Really? I've heard that those "old-school" style gloves (ex: http://store.titleboxing.com/title-boxing-hook-and-loop-pro-bag-gloves.html) are good for working on technique. I was thinking about buying a pair if that was the case, if not then no go.

Really? I've heard that those "old-school" style gloves (ex: http://store.titleboxing.com/title-boxing-hook-and-loop-pro-bag-gloves.html) are good for working on technique. I was thinking about buying a pair if that was the case, if not then no go.

Personally and this is just me as a trainer, I think that if you are going to get into boxing either amateur or pro, you should get used to BOXING gloves.

Those thin gloves you get with the heavy bag are more for people that just want to hit the bag and get a workout. If you are training at a gym or wanting to box, I recommend 16oz gloves. It gets you used to wearing them, hitting the bag with them and the extra weight helps in your workouts and hand speed.

though the 16 oz gloves are good i like to do a round warm up with the thin gloves how ever many rounds with the 16 oz gloves and a warm down round with the thin ones where i just work on speed. not sure if it makes a diffrence but i feel like it does.

though the 16 oz gloves are good i like to do a round warm up with the thin gloves how ever many rounds with the 16 oz gloves and a warm down round with the thin ones where i just work on speed. not sure if it makes a diffrence but i feel like it does.

I just think those thin gloves are useless unless you are only hitting the bag for a workout. If you want to box might as well use boxing gloves.