Punching Bag

[GoGoGo]

Well, basically, I am not in any martial arts class, however, I'd like to get a punching bag. Before I do though, I have a few questions/problems:

I'm not sure which weight is good for me. I'm about 160lbs and about 6' tall or so. I'd like to be able to lay into the bag though, not hold off because it is not strong enough.

The other thing is, I have no idea where I can put the bag or what to hook it onto that won't get destroyed. Thanks for the help.

[Sohan]

Well, basically, I am not in any martial arts class, however, I'd like to get a punching bag. Before I do though, I have a few questions/problems:

I'm not sure which weight is good for me. I'm about 160lbs and about 6' tall or so. I'd like to be able to lay into the bag though, not hold off because it is not strong enough.

The other thing is, I have no idea where I can put the bag or what to hook it onto that won't get destroyed. Thanks for the help.

Get a 100 lb bag. Don't get canvas if you ever want to go bareknuckle. You're going to need a strong beam to hang it on, or a metal railing works also. Be careful with the typical attachments, without a strong anchor you'll tear them out--I have. They also make bag stands, but they move all over the place and can be unstable, not to mention the weight anchors can really get in the way.

With respect,

Sohan

[bat in a birdless village]

I would recommend a 60 pound bag over 80 or 100.

At 60, you still have enough resistance to develop power, but not too much to make it easy.

Sears had some at good prices, of course if you can get one used, that is always better.

As the above poster stated, stay away from canvas. That will rip you bare knuckles up.

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[bushido_man96]

If you don't have a spot to hang one, go with a wavemaster standing bag. I like mine. You can kick it, or kick over it, which is kind of nice. Doubles as a stretching bar, too.

[TheNerfingNanja10]

If you don't have a spot to hang one, go with a wavemaster standing bag. I like mine. You can kick it, or kick over it, which is kind of nice. Doubles as a stretching bar, too.

yea i have one of thsoe in my backyard. the cover ripped from shooting it with airsoft guns, so we wrapped it in duct tape, But inside i have a 100lb bag