Originally Posted by
phantom
I would like to start training with the following bags regularly: heavy bag, reflex bag, B.O.B. bag, and a mma man shaped dummy punch bag. The last one I want to practice grappling moves on, as well. Is it better to use them all in one day or on alternating days? If it is the former, in which order should I use them? I heave read that you should use a heavy bag no more than 3 days a week, every other day because any more than that can cause you to slow your body movements down.I guess you could call this doing a circuit, alternating among the various bags. If i am using them all on the same day, how much of a rest should I take between each bag? Any routines you can recommend for these bags would also be welcome and appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
of the bags you listed, I wouldn't worry with any except a heavy bag. BOB will not build power, and if you are sparring regularly, you can work your accuracy then. you can practice techniques on classmates - or are you only training alone? reflex and double end bags aren't needed either. you can train those reflexes sparring. how much time will you be putting in in a gym setting vs training alone?
out of curiousity, where did you read that the heavy bag can slow you down? the only way I can see that happening is if you let yourself get lazy on the bag. use your footwork, continue to use head movement, eetc. don't just stand in one spot and punch all day.
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