Boxing/Setting up a home gym
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I am moving all of my free weights out to my garage which I am turning into a home gym. There is no sturdy place to hang bags from so I am getting a stand that had places for both a speed and a heavy bag. The place I am not sure about is gloves. I am getting hand wraps and heavy bag gloves. Would it be safe to work on the speedbag with just hand wraps?
Hi Rich,
About hand protection, yes it would be safe to just use hand wraps on the speed bag. I often hit of short periods without them. But for serious training, I recommend hand wraps or gloves. However, I do not recommend the mitten style gloves but prefer a half-fingered weight training glove.
Here is a link about hand protection to my website
www.speedbagcentral.com
http://www.speedbagcentral.com/Equipment_SpeedBagParts.html#D
Good luck and train safe. I hope this helps you and don't hesitate to ask again if you need help.
sincerely,
Alan Kahn
author, The Speed Bag Bible.
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Alan Kahn
Expertise
I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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