Punch Bag
10 October 2006, 08:56 PM
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Punch Bag
The kids got a small punch bag for Christmas, only about 2 ft high and about fifteen inches across but fairly weighty, just sat there since Christmas but they mithered so I hung it from the garage rafters, they havent really bothered but I just cant stop myself going in there to have a go.
Now I am no hard man but after a week of practice on that I cant half batter it and get a really satisfying thud from it, when I have the room I am going to get a proper one, apart from the exercise its so satisfying. It's a bit twisted but I couldnt help thinking of situation where my new found 'skills' could be put to use, not actually going to punch anybody but must confess to my mind wandering.
My back and shoulders have been aching like mad.
J4CKO, street lethal IT geek.
Now I am no hard man but after a week of practice on that I cant half batter it and get a really satisfying thud from it, when I have the room I am going to get a proper one, apart from the exercise its so satisfying. It's a bit twisted but I couldnt help thinking of situation where my new found 'skills' could be put to use, not actually going to punch anybody but must confess to my mind wandering.
My back and shoulders have been aching like mad.
J4CKO, street lethal IT geek.
no weight in it so there is nothing to damage the house just lots of fun
10 October 2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
take it into work...best way of getting your frustration out instead of lamping the useless desktop users 
Yep nothing as frustrating as trying to explain fundamental IT concepts to a 55 year old HRT and Gin addled 20 stone office trout, thankfully not very often these days.
11 October 2006, 01:42 AM
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Good stuff, I have a speedball and a very, very heavy bag. I haven't used the heavy bag for about four months, and a few days ago gave it a decent right hook as I walked past it and literally gave myself whiplash in my neck for two days! 
A good bag workout (once warmed up!!!!) in line with a cardio (skipping, ideally) is probably the best workout you can get. If you're enjoying it, embrace it and get a Lonsdale DVD showing you basic workout and technique.
Oh, and before you start calling yourself Charles Bronson and start cleaning up the streets, remember , punchbags don't punch back!
A good bag workout (once warmed up!!!!) in line with a cardio (skipping, ideally) is probably the best workout you can get. If you're enjoying it, embrace it and get a Lonsdale DVD showing you basic workout and technique.
Oh, and before you start calling yourself Charles Bronson and start cleaning up the streets, remember , punchbags don't punch back!
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11 October 2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
Get a slam man - my brothers got one and its so satisfying kicking the crap out of it.
PS - They are fun tho!
Or you could find a sparring partner
11 October 2006, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ScoobLou
I'm looking for a suitable punchbag as I can't seem to find anyone willing to be my sparring partner 
11 October 2006, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
Get a slam man - my brothers got one and its so satisfying kicking the crap out of it.
Deffo improves your reflex speed, upper body strength, and punching power.
I'll be able to take on one of the Scoobynet cage fighters any time soon
11 October 2006, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ScoobLou
I'm looking for a suitable punchbag as I can't seem to find anyone willing to be my sparring partner
11 October 2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ScoobLou
I'm looking for a suitable punchbag as I can't seem to find anyone willing to be my sparring partner
Just boxing tho, no kicks
Id be gentle too
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11 October 2006, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
J4CKO, street lethal IT geek.
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11 October 2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000TLondon
remember , punchbags don't punch back!
YouTube - Attack of the Punching Bag
11 October 2006, 12:29 PM
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