Speed Bags

Speed bags are one of the best ways to train your reflexes and get an excellent cardio workout all at the same time. You can greatly improve your hand eye coordination, endurance and arm and shoulder strength.

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Anyone can learn to use a speed bag and the benefits are huge regardless of your age, gender or physical condition. Don't expect to hit it as fast as the pros in the begriming. It can take some time to get used to the rebounds. They do not call it a speed bag for nothing. The rate at which it rebounds is fast. Very fast!

Here are some great tips to help you get the most out of your speed bag.

Height. This is where most people make a mistake. If the speed bag is not the perfect height then you are just going to make things worse. The whole idea here is to work on your technique and form. For best results the bag should be mounted so that the center of the bag is at mouth level.

Start slow and get into the rhythm. Walk before you run. This will help you with your timing. The shortest distance between two point is a small straight line. Do not go for wide long punches. Short and sweet is what you are looking for here.

Don't go for full power either. That is not the idea behind this training. You want speed and accuracy and if you give it all of your power you won't have either. Those power blows are for the perfect moment when your opponent is off guard, not for using the speed bag.

Paged Last Updated On: Thu Feb 23 2012