TOP 4 HEAVY BAG MISTAKES

Hey Dungeon Squad!!! Coach Cruz is back with another video, this time going over some of the common heavy bag mistakes we see at Dungeon Boxing Club! When hitting the heavy bag, it is important to implement some of these remedies and solutions in order to prevent serious injury! Mistake #1, standing too close to the bag. •Not allowing full extension of punches, no extension, no power. •Remedy - Use your jab to determine your position Mistake #2, standing too far away from bag. •Leaning forward leaving you exposed to counter shots. •Overextending your arms causing pain in the elbows. •Remedy- Use your jab to determine your position. Mistake #3, Pushing through the bag. •Causes swinging in the bag. •Remedy - Hit that bag as it is coming at you not away from you. •Potentially causing you to injure your wrist. •Focusing so much on the power that your hooks land more as slaps. •Remedy - As soon as you make contact bring the hands back. Mistake #4, Not visualizing your target. •Landing punches on the bag that wouldn’t be effective on a person. •Remedy - Use your own body as a guideline. Enjoy!