Boxing punch bags

What the punching bag brings to the boxer

The punching bag allows you to repeat, alone, what the fight demands: power, precision and combinations. Facing a target that absorbs blows without moving back, the boxer plants their feet, transfers their body weight into each jab or hook, and works on their combinations at full intensity, something that shadow boxing doesn't allow. The sessions mimic the fight format, with rounds of three minutes separated by a minute of recovery, and develop specific endurance. Wraps and gloves are essential to protect the wrists and metacarpals.

The rest of boxing

Boxing also comes in:

• Gloves.
• Protectors.
• Shoes.
• Apparel.
• Accessories.
• Bags.

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Heavy bag, empty bag or uppercut bag

The choice depends on the use. The heavy bag that is suspended, like the Metal Boxe club in cotton canvas, the Kwon Professional Boxing Hook or the Benlee Target, withstands heavy strikes. The empty bags Metal Boxe and Fullboxing come lightweight and can be filled at home, allowing you to adjust their weight to your frame and making them easier to transport. The uppercut bag, bulging, has slanted surfaces that take the uppercuts and short hooks, which can be hard to land on a cylindrical bag. The Metal Boxe Power Spin completes this offer to vary the striking angles.

Speed bag, punching ball and shields

The speed bag Metal Boxe Mirror, suspended below a platform, bounces back with every hit: hit in rhythm, it sharpens eye-hand coordination and shoulder endurance. The punching ball, mounted on a stand, comes back towards the boxer after each strike, forcing them to keep their guard up and evade. The strike shields, like the Kwon curved or the Avento Sparring, are held by a partner or a coach who moves around: they are used to work on jabs, hooks and uppercuts in motion, on a target that keeps changing position.

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Frequently asked questions

Which punching bag to choose for a child?

Choose a lightweight and short bag, hung at their chest height, so they can hit without hurting their wrists. An empty bag allows for adjusting the filling and to weight it more as the child grows.

How to fill an empty punching bag?

Compact layers of fabric scraps or old textiles, compressing each layer well. Some place a closed bag of sand at the bottom to lower the centre of gravity, but never use loose sand, it's too hard on the hands.

At what height should a punching bag be hung?

The top of the bag is generally positioned at head height or a little above, to aim for the head as well as the body. Leave enough space around to turn freely, about a meter on each side.

How long does a session on the punching bag last?

A typical session consists of six to ten three-minute rounds, interrupted by a minute of rest, after a warm-up. Beginners start with shorter rounds, focusing on technique over power.

How to maintain a punching bag?

Wipe the canvas or leather after the session to remove sweat, then let it dry in a ventilated room. Leather should be conditioned from time to time with a balm, and canvas should be brushed to limit wear.