Expert: Alan Kahn - 8/23/2005

Question
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I recently got a heavy bag and would like to know how to aprropriately train using a heavy bag for cardio. I am currently a student of Jujitsu and would also like to develop "quick hands" to go with my grappling
techniques. I'm a large guy and would like to build up to a lightning fast jab. Any input regarding safe and effective use of heavy bag for excercise and training would be greatly appreciated.

                Sincerely, Nic Anderson.

Answer
Hi Nic,

Here are a few links for you concerning heavybag training. Many of these articles will provide you with great training ideas. If these are not clickable, then open a few new web browsers, copy these url's and paste them in the address bar.

http://www.protectivestrategies.com/heavybag.html

http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym18.htm

http://www.rossboxing.com/thegym/thegym24.htm

http://coco.essortment.com/heavybagworkou_pgp.htm

http://www.ironglovesboxing.com/html/heavy_bag_training.html

http://www.protectivestrategies.com/bagpain.html

Good video here (Heavybag and other boxing training)

http://www.ironglovesboxing.com/html/video_clips.html

The above articles really have some good information in them.

..but remember to wrap your hands properly also...
http://www.ringside.com/WrapYourHands.aspx

Good luck and train safe. I hope these links have helped you in your training.

Alan Kahn
author, The speed bag bible
http://media.putfile.com/Speed-Bag-Research