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Heavy bag
Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.
category
equipment
plain english
The large hanging bag used to practice punching something solid.
example
“Three rounds on the bag.”
why it matters
It teaches you what a landed punch feels like and how to keep your wrist straight — but it does not move or hit back.
common mistake
Hitting it as hard as possible from the first round, which is how wrists and shoulders get sore.
related terms
- • Bag gloves
- • Hand wraps
- • Round
difficulty
beginner