problems with hitting the heavy bag.

[alex2678]

Agreed. You'll probably get a different answer from everyone who boxes whether or not to use hand wraps when hitting the bag. Most people find hand wraps cause a more direct impact on the knuckles and therefore avoid them. Just don't try to go all out and destroy the bag when you hit it. Common mistake for beginners that leads to injury. Your punch should connect right before your arm makes full extention and should push through the bag only a few inches.

 

[mm107]

Agreed. You'll probably get a different answer from everyone who boxes whether or not to use hand wraps when hitting the bag. Most people find hand wraps cause a more direct impact on the knuckles and therefore avoid them. Just don't try to go all out and destroy the bag when you hit it. Common mistake for beginners that leads to injury. Your punch should connect right before your arm makes full extention and should push through the bag only a few inches.

Exactly: I was using the heavy bag for several months to get bigger/cut up. Lets say i loved it and it def started me on my bulking diet.

The most important thing to do is make sure your form is correct. W/O Propper form you can seriously get hurt hitting a bag. Make sure to step into the punch and listen to alex, you should hit the back before you arm is fully extented.

About the handwraps; Thats all i use, no gloves. Even with the handwraps my fingers/knuckes get destroyed. But after the first month all the pain went away. And the skin tougens up, so lets say u split you knucke(s) next month it shouldnt happen again.

My biggest problem is i hit very hard. I have a 100lb bag and i move it around, so my knuckes are sore, mostly my pinky. Oh and i have constant bruises inbetween my knuckes too.

NO PAIN NO GAIN.

BUT make sure FORM is 100% no wild punches.