Boxing Stand

When deciding to purchase a heavy bag to use with a boxing stand, first you have to evaluate what exactly you are going to do with the heavy bag.  There are typically four different types of heavy bags used in conjunction with boxing stands.  The first and most useful heavy bag is for basic training and then if you want to add other bags to help you with speed, power and specific punches they are all available as well.

The first heavy bag that you can start using with your boxing stand is just the average, basic bag meant for most basic workouts.  As a rule of thumb you want to buy a heavy bag that is about half your body weight, so if you weigh 120 pounds then you would want to invest in a bag that is about 60 pounds.

Another key heavy bag to use with a boxing stand is one that weighs less than your basic bag, usually by about 20 pounds.  The benefits for having a lighter bag is mainly to work on your speed.  The lighter bag is not meant to be hit hard, because it will fly all over the place and you won’t have any control.  What the bag is meant for is to improve your speed by throwing quick jabs and strokes.

Another use for this type of lighter bag would be for any children you have training with you.  All you have to do is lower the bag a little and they can have at it.   Using the example above, if you weigh 120 pounds, you will want to get a light bag that weighs about 40 pounds.

Now if you are looking to build up your power punches, then you will want to invest in a slightly heavier bag to use with your boxing stand.  Using the example above for a 120 pound person, you would use an 80 pound bag.

And last but not least if you want to get advanced, you can invest in a hook and uppercut bag.  Now this bag is not your typical bullet shaped heavy bag, it has a wide, extended upper half that bulges out and creates a perfect point of contact to meet your powerful uppercuts.

 The beauty of having a hook and uppercut bag along with a boxing stand, is that it is heavier than your standard heavy bag, so it can also be used for building up your power punching routines.  Now this bag has been known to cause injuries because of the uppercut features, so I would suggest practicing with someone who has used it before to get the hang of it.

So in summary, pick a heavy bag or bags that match your boxing stand.  Always invest in the bag(s) first before you invest in a boxing stand to guarantee your boxing stand will in fact be able to support the bags weight and pressure.