Is hitting a heavy bag bare knuckle good for conditioning

[Samurai Shotokan]

I just want to know if it will help strenghthen my hand at all or if its bad

 

I have a red Everlast bag that is about 80 pounds

[Sho-ju]

Start with light strikes, always take it easy when you start.

[SevenStar]

yeah, bag conditioning is fine. IMO, that's all you really need for conditioning your striking surfaces.

[Samurai Shotokan]

Hey thanx guys I was afraid it was Dangerous thats all

 

for some reason I never feel like I can hurt someone if I need to defend my self Why is that??

[47MartialMan]

Dangerous only if you play a musical instrument or have other talents, i.e. painting/drawing.

[Kane]

Just make sure you don't hurt the soft tissue in your knuckles. If your knuckles bruise of swell, ice them and hold off bag training for a while. Belive me.. you do not want to damage your ligaments!!

[47MartialMan]

Keep an eye on severe contusions and abrasions. Keep open wounds clean and protected.

[CloudDragon]

Use a light wrap or thin gloves to prevent abrading and you will be able to tolerate longer sessions.

[Killer Miller]

Gloves are best for learning how to hit the bag. But bare knuckle is good if you are hitting the bag correctly. If you hit the bag correctly, there will be no abrasions to your knuckles. Hit it incorrectly, it will rip up your knuckles in no time flat...

 

- Killer -

[Knockdown]

the surface of the bag will make some differences.

 

Canvas can be pretty unforgiving of errors.

 

Vinyl can be really slippery.

 

Leather is the best.

 

an 80 lb bag is a good one for starters,

 

especially if you are going bare knuckle.

 

You have gotten some good advice, and

 

could alternate between bare knuckle to

 

work on technique and GRADUALLY increase

 

your Power. Then alternate with a nice pair of

 

Bag gloves so you can do full out as well.

 

Remember - the key to any conditioning is

 

moderation. it takes years to condition the body

 

parts. External callouses are not the primary goal;

 

internal strengthening is more important and takes a longer time.

 

good luck and have fun!