@hksification It's in the basement and the wall is reinforced where it's mounted. Yeah I can get loud that's why I only hit it when the wife is completly awake!
@kiangwrx the swivel stripped out after about 200 3min rounds! The friggin bag flew off and almost smashed me in the face! lol! It grazed me and I was so p*ssed! I had to cool off for a sec! No problems with vibration though. I tighten it every couple of times I use it.
My son is a junior boxer (11) and he's desperate to master the speed bag, I gotta get one fixed up in my house and I'll show him this, great video, I'm subscribing. Thanks dude.
Hey thanks Bigragu! I was one of those people who hits it hard one time thinking Im bad ass cause I could never figure out the rhythem thing. Now I know 123, 123, 123.
nice forearm strikes at the end. u should defaintly make that Jab and stance video, is there any use to practicing jabs and crosses with the speed bag??? like to increase accuracy, speed and pop u think it would help?
It might, that's where switching over comes into effect. In my advanced vid I do a quick hit switch over (That whole Boom-Boom thing). That's setting up your timing for a good 1-2. The jab's speed is predicated on trying to reach out and take something while pulling back. I have to do the Jab and stance vid, you're right on it!
Well I did have some Smithwick's at the Celtic Festival...No! :) It's just that i haven't seen a comment from you in like a month. Hope every thing's OK. I know how devastated you were when you heard those allegations concerning "Little Ben"!
I was wondering whether you can advise me on a speedball set. The one you have in your video seems solid, the wooden base anyway. The cheaper ones tend to have a slightly thinner base, would that matter much?
get the Adjustable Speed Bag Platform from Everlast. I think the price has dropped to around $140. Try to see if you can get it on Amazon and get the free shipping! The ones you mount have a thinner drum and aren't very sturdy. The one I have can take a beating! Also get a 10x7 bag. the 11x8's are way to big and cumbersome.
it is a great workout and loads of fun! Makes getting a couple rounds in exciting and the more you do it the more you want to do it! You win all around. Make sure you get a heavy bag that's at least half of your body weight. If you're over 200 like me! :) get one that's at least 100 pounds. I can make a 50-60 pound bag hit the ceiling.
This guy knows more about boxing than anyone! I would know, I used to call him COACH! He taught me and 6 other guys the ways of the speedbag in our garage gym. 6 days a week , 4 hours a day, for free. FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF TEACHING OTHERS TO DO WELL! Watch his form as he pounds the bag faster than most without effort. Heed his predictions about fights! "RICKY HATTON" LOL He picks them based on boxing style, not hype!
Anything is possible. But the bag really helps with timing. Timing is everything in boxing. Right time to throw, counter, duck and move. It's all connected. Not to mention it will help out with your hand speed a bit. And in boxing speed= power. Look at Ali.
it makes it easy to hold ur hands up through the whole fight , u can ad head movement to it and the left hook too.
yes it is, i red about a guy who was knocking people out in sparing and fights, but he couldn't hit the bag for shit. but i think able to do that whens u come up to some level. dude was 15-0 with som ko's but got ko'd twise in early rounds don't even know where he is now.
Nice vid, Ragu! I used to box for the park district in Harvey, Ill. waaay back in the early 80s. I won more than I lost but I was never going to be a pro. But I did I have fun. I wish I was as fit today as I was then. Anyway, good form and thanks for showing this.
Well geez, if that is thinner then I wish I had your thin hair lol. Im turning almost 30 and you can see my scalp. I just started losing my hair like 3 years ago I should of took propecia when I realized I was shedding.
You won't be bald you will probably be one of those 65 year old guys with thick hair lol
I've won more than I've lost! I fought in tournaments, won the Ohio State Fair wayyyy back in 89. Regionals in the Junior Olympics. At one point I couldn't get a fight for over a year. Fun stuff!
Yes it´s fun. I trained for several years, and was shedueled for a fight, but the whole gala was canceled. This was at the end of the season, and then I never trained so I was so fit again. Now I´m 40 years old, way out of shape & fat, but after I saw the Klitcko vs Chagaew at ringside I feel like getting in shape and just do one or a couples of fights as a professional. Just for fun!
Good vid, man! You should do one where you explain how to work the sand bag aswell. I don't know how many times in the gym i've noticed guys who do it all wrong.
5 stars is becoming cliche for your videos, but I can't justify any less. Another great video. I'm especially impressed by how you come up with good videos when there's not too much fight action going on.
Thank you so much for the compliment! I try to think about what to put out. I figured some things people want to know but don't ask or maybe they were taught wrong in the beginning or not taught at all. If I can get people intereste in boxing or help them in anyway I am all for it! So, since I'm not coaching any amateurs right now I would Coach a couple of Amateurs out in Youtube land!
Nice vid ragu, your damn good at that! are you left or right handed? Just wondering because im naturally left, but prefere the orthodox stance. But i want to be as affective as I can!
Hey Ragu, first time I've seen your vids....quality my friend! Came across your Dirrell v Froch post and you took the words right out of my mouth. I live literally next door to Carl's family bar here in Nottingham and know him well, I give Dirrell 5 or 6 rounfs looking slick before Carl swats him like a fly around the 8th. Have subscribed....keep em coming! Joe
i rarely use the speed bag.. i had 12 amateur fights as a junior when i was 15-16.. i was also very strange.. i was an occasional switch hitter.. i was right handed but was a southpaw. allowed me to get a locally famous jab as it was literally my only weapon.. jab and right hooks and uppercuts were my only shots. i won 8 out of 12 simply on the jab. the 2 stoppages came because as soon as i noticed my right hooks or uppercut taking an effect i switched to Orthodox and tried the right hand.
very cool. The speed bag gets both hands involved. I was a southpaw that got converted to a righty! I threw 4 right hands my first fight! Knocked him down with a jab! Took a couple of fights to get the right hand going. But I did love switching up once I had someone on the ropes!
Awesome! They are a ton of fun! Not to mention they give your arms, shoulders, traps, back and chest a serious workout! The better you get the more of a workout you get from it!
why didnt you buy before,where do u keep it its too noisy ?
hksification 8 months ago
@hksification It's in the basement and the wall is reinforced where it's mounted. Yeah I can get loud that's why I only hit it when the wife is completly awake!
bigragu 8 months ago
@bigragu thanks for replying, nice hair btw
hksification 8 months ago
Good tutorial, never knew about having to shift the weight on the feet
7rancisco1 10 months ago
@7rancisco1 Yeah. just like if you were fighting. plus it move your body to get in position to hit the bag cleaner. Thank you for your time!
bigragu 10 months ago
good video. i see you have the everlast adjustable speed bag platform, did you have any trouble with the swivel? or vibration troubles?
kiangwrx 1 year ago
@kiangwrx the swivel stripped out after about 200 3min rounds! The friggin bag flew off and almost smashed me in the face! lol! It grazed me and I was so p*ssed! I had to cool off for a sec! No problems with vibration though. I tighten it every couple of times I use it.
bigragu 1 year ago
Enjoyed that mate your a legend :) Have you see Jose Benivedez yet? You forgot to say I'm Ouuutttt lol
LLAdam2k8 1 year ago
@bigragu did u used 2 fight bigragu?
hilldogg555 1 year ago
@hilldogg555 I fought amateur and sparred/trained with pro's. I've also coached amateur fighters.
bigragu 1 year ago
Great helpful video.
My son is a junior boxer (11) and he's desperate to master the speed bag, I gotta get one fixed up in my house and I'll show him this, great video, I'm subscribing. Thanks dude.
cuntbollockswank 2 years ago
Great! I wish you both the best of luck!
bigragu 2 years ago
tks for the cool video man!, what´s the perfect air pressure for the bag?
WETOFREAK 2 years ago
Awesome tutorial, what model is that platform?
travisallday 2 years ago
It's Everlast Model No. EVASB. Thank you for your time and comments!
bigragu 2 years ago
i dont think ur position is not the right position to beat the speedbag..but awesome vid..i like it man
lordon18 2 years ago
Hey thanks Bigragu! I was one of those people who hits it hard one time thinking Im bad ass cause I could never figure out the rhythem thing. Now I know 123, 123, 123.
vinamel97 2 years ago
glad I could help!
bigragu 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
fat pig ur too fat to even realise ure stupid.
manladyyasser 2 years ago
Man, don't worry, someday someone will love you.....someday
bigragu 2 years ago
Sorry about this it must have been my brother who made the comment. He's a bit of a fucking idiot, so I apologize on his behalf.
manladyyasser 2 years ago
Cool. Just sign out when your done! I've got so many of these in the past I pretty much just ignore them anyway. Have a great day!
bigragu 2 years ago
nice forearm strikes at the end. u should defaintly make that Jab and stance video, is there any use to practicing jabs and crosses with the speed bag??? like to increase accuracy, speed and pop u think it would help?
FloweySkillz 2 years ago
It might, that's where switching over comes into effect. In my advanced vid I do a quick hit switch over (That whole Boom-Boom thing). That's setting up your timing for a good 1-2. The jab's speed is predicated on trying to reach out and take something while pulling back. I have to do the Jab and stance vid, you're right on it!
bigragu 2 years ago
Good job, Bigragu. I would not want to be receiving one of those punches. I like the instructional videos. Keep them coming.
rerousey 2 years ago
LOL! I'll keep them coming, you just keep watching!
bigragu 2 years ago
I'm okay, just busy with life, Pie Boy.
BTW, everytime I get raped, I wait a year to report it & then file a claim in civil court. They teach that in hooka school.
They also teach us to go to all QB's hotel rooms to fix their TV in the wee hours of the morning.
Are you trying to get me started?
steelcitydawn 2 years ago
:) Would I do something like that? :) It's like the Tyson thing only people are wise to it now! I like Ben. He's a good OHIO boy!
bigragu 2 years ago
RAGU!
And I thought you were all about pie ;)
You never fail to amaze me.
steelcitydawn 2 years ago
YO! Nice of you to drop by! haven't heard from you in a long time! What happened? Kev and George give you the go ahead? :) lol! I still love my pie!
bigragu 2 years ago
What? Are you drunk?
Kevin & George ain't my Daddies.
Daddies? Is that even a word?
Look out, Ragu....I smell football season & that means I'll be yanking your chain.
Stay fantastic ;)
steelcitydawn 2 years ago
Well I did have some Smithwick's at the Celtic Festival...No! :) It's just that i haven't seen a comment from you in like a month. Hope every thing's OK. I know how devastated you were when you heard those allegations concerning "Little Ben"!
bigragu 2 years ago
I will be getting one soon, this video helps me understand how to do it, I am just a beginner.
namsu664 2 years ago
Best of luck! Just remember to take your time.
bigragu 2 years ago
I was wondering whether you can advise me on a speedball set. The one you have in your video seems solid, the wooden base anyway. The cheaper ones tend to have a slightly thinner base, would that matter much?
namsu664 2 years ago
get the Adjustable Speed Bag Platform from Everlast. I think the price has dropped to around $140. Try to see if you can get it on Amazon and get the free shipping! The ones you mount have a thinner drum and aren't very sturdy. The one I have can take a beating! Also get a 10x7 bag. the 11x8's are way to big and cumbersome.
bigragu 2 years ago
it is a great workout and loads of fun! Makes getting a couple rounds in exciting and the more you do it the more you want to do it! You win all around. Make sure you get a heavy bag that's at least half of your body weight. If you're over 200 like me! :) get one that's at least 100 pounds. I can make a 50-60 pound bag hit the ceiling.
bigragu 2 years ago
This guy knows more about boxing than anyone! I would know, I used to call him COACH! He taught me and 6 other guys the ways of the speedbag in our garage gym. 6 days a week , 4 hours a day, for free. FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF TEACHING OTHERS TO DO WELL! Watch his form as he pounds the bag faster than most without effort. Heed his predictions about fights! "RICKY HATTON" LOL He picks them based on boxing style, not hype!
08meldrum 2 years ago
Awesome! One of my fighters! Glad to see you! Give my love to the wife, kid and family!
bigragu 2 years ago
Yup i think i just plain like this dude, and i never knew how hard that bag trainin is.
P.S. Don't EL OH EL Ricky.
Peace.
dustdogbar 2 years ago
It's all good! The bags are no joke!
bigragu 2 years ago
are u building a full gym mr ragu
JamesTaz41 2 years ago
Kinda, the wife and I are tired of paying gym memberships so I'm getting everything I need to make the home gym worthwhile.
bigragu 2 years ago
So, what is the main purpose of the speed bag?
Is it possible for a good fighter not to hit the bag well?
tonyman2c 2 years ago
Anything is possible. But the bag really helps with timing. Timing is everything in boxing. Right time to throw, counter, duck and move. It's all connected. Not to mention it will help out with your hand speed a bit. And in boxing speed= power. Look at Ali.
bigragu 2 years ago
it makes it easy to hold ur hands up through the whole fight , u can ad head movement to it and the left hook too.
yes it is, i red about a guy who was knocking people out in sparing and fights, but he couldn't hit the bag for shit. but i think able to do that whens u come up to some level. dude was 15-0 with som ko's but got ko'd twise in early rounds don't even know where he is now.
ethiomusic 2 years ago
Nice vid, Ragu! I used to box for the park district in Harvey, Ill. waaay back in the early 80s. I won more than I lost but I was never going to be a pro. But I did I have fun. I wish I was as fit today as I was then. Anyway, good form and thanks for showing this.
beeshor1 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing! I was at the last Windy City Fight Night 3 in June! UIC Pavilion, Downtown Chicago! What a great place!
bigragu 2 years ago
good video big ragu and dude you got awesome hair man! is there a secret to having thick hair? Im already going bald lol
ginogeno 2 years ago
lol! I'm a lot thinner now (I'm 36), than I was in my 20's! Hope I can make it 10 more years. If not, Bald City here I come!
bigragu 2 years ago
Well geez, if that is thinner then I wish I had your thin hair lol. Im turning almost 30 and you can see my scalp. I just started losing my hair like 3 years ago I should of took propecia when I realized I was shedding.
You won't be bald you will probably be one of those 65 year old guys with thick hair lol
ginogeno 2 years ago
man, I hope so!
bigragu 2 years ago
nice video big ragu. glad i subscribed
jonnaheed 2 years ago
So am I! thank you for your time and comments!
bigragu 2 years ago
Good instructions Bigragu!
How many fights have you been in?
oasmus 2 years ago
I've won more than I've lost! I fought in tournaments, won the Ohio State Fair wayyyy back in 89. Regionals in the Junior Olympics. At one point I couldn't get a fight for over a year. Fun stuff!
bigragu 2 years ago
Is it OK to hit the bag with just 1 bounce off the back board??? i find it much easier doing it this way and I can get pretty fast!
Or does this defy the point a bit????
davatc 2 years ago
that's really good! 1 bounce is really hard to do! You've obviously hit the bag for a long time! Awesome!
bigragu 2 years ago
Yes it´s fun. I trained for several years, and was shedueled for a fight, but the whole gala was canceled. This was at the end of the season, and then I never trained so I was so fit again. Now I´m 40 years old, way out of shape & fat, but after I saw the Klitcko vs Chagaew at ringside I feel like getting in shape and just do one or a couples of fights as a professional. Just for fun!
oasmus 2 years ago
that would be great!
bigragu 2 years ago
Great stuff bigragu! Keep the vids coming!
c00lpepper 2 years ago
thank you!
bigragu 2 years ago
Good vid, man! You should do one where you explain how to work the sand bag aswell. I don't know how many times in the gym i've noticed guys who do it all wrong.
Lionelhutzer 2 years ago
Too bad even with ALL the instruction in the world it will not change my awful coordination and motor skills lol.
hakkai999 2 years ago
LOL! You just keep punching!
bigragu 2 years ago
hey BigRagu,
Nice vid.
You do know that with ya hair open, you remind of a fat jesus showing us the light thru boxing! lol
Thats not an intended insult by the way
Keep em coming!
terrel32 2 years ago
OK, how about just a bigger Jesus then? :) Thank you for watching and commenting on my videos.
bigragu 2 years ago
What about practicing hooks off the bag? and precision?
Voice4Vendetta 2 years ago
In time. This is just for beginners.
bigragu 2 years ago
dude, thanks for the vid! 5 stars to you!
theheartofworship 2 years ago
thank you so much for your time!
bigragu 2 years ago
Thank you! In the process of getting a heavy bag so I can do just that! Thank you for your time!
bigragu 2 years ago
bigragu I suggest you keep doin how to vids homie that was good...can you show one on the double end bag??
futureboxer92 2 years ago
if I ever get one! Man, the double end bag is a beast!
bigragu 2 years ago
good vid
biltastic 2 years ago
thanks!
bigragu 2 years ago
Nice basic approach, lots of punchers really need that. Thanks for the posting. Showtime
ShowtimeJohnnyPal 2 years ago
thank you! I always try to give as much information as I can.
bigragu 2 years ago
You should do a vid on how to do the Duran jump rope trick =)
lol jk
overlordkrull 2 years ago
You may be in for something! I am going to do a beginners Jumping rope vid! Should be weird seeing a 275lb guy jumping rope!
bigragu 2 years ago
I may try a fat guy Duran rope trick!
bigragu 2 years ago
good man. covered everything a beginner really needs.
CopperBuddy 2 years ago
Thank you!
bigragu 2 years ago
NICEE!!!!!!! BEST VID EVER! :-P
JOWEYPR 2 years ago
Cool! I'm going to be putting out some beginner videos for wanna be boxers and fighters.
bigragu 2 years ago
5 stars is becoming cliche for your videos, but I can't justify any less. Another great video. I'm especially impressed by how you come up with good videos when there's not too much fight action going on.
maskedmillionaire 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the compliment! I try to think about what to put out. I figured some things people want to know but don't ask or maybe they were taught wrong in the beginning or not taught at all. If I can get people intereste in boxing or help them in anyway I am all for it! So, since I'm not coaching any amateurs right now I would Coach a couple of Amateurs out in Youtube land!
bigragu 2 years ago
For a 2 year layoff, you're not bad!!!
borges773 2 years ago
I used to be pretty good. :)
bigragu 2 years ago
Nice steal on those speed bags.
pinoykulet 2 years ago
tell me about it!
bigragu 2 years ago
"the heartbeat of a gym"
INSTANT CLASSIC
KneebarBuffet 2 years ago
Thanks Man! Haven't seen you posting in awhile! Glad to have you back!
bigragu 2 years ago
i heard the speed bag doesnt even do much to help a boxer. is this true?
mcroker90 2 years ago
Did you hear my beginning part? Of course it's important!
bigragu 2 years ago
Another quality vid from you biggie keep it up.
hakkai999 2 years ago
thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
bigragu 2 years ago
Nice vid ragu, your damn good at that! are you left or right handed? Just wondering because im naturally left, but prefere the orthodox stance. But i want to be as affective as I can!
charliegarbs 2 years ago
I'm a lefty that was taught how to fight right handed.
bigragu 2 years ago
ragu thank u so much for this sir....
by the way can u do a footwork tutorial?
and is cardio only the way to mazimize stamina?
i drink and smoke and i could last like 15 minutes on the heavybag but after that i have to rest for like 15minutes haha.
great vid man
imutterfree 2 years ago
Thank you! I will do a whole "Beginning" tutorial! Jump rope, proper stance, jab, etc....
bigragu 2 years ago
My man!!
jhabeeb1 2 years ago
I like your vid when you went like 6 min straight!
bigragu 2 years ago
Thanks but my bag was a lot smaller. It takes much more energy and stamina to keep that big bag going. Excellent job!!
jhabeeb1 2 years ago
Yeah, you gotta hit it pretty good to keep it going. Then it gets faster, you have to hit harder, then it gets faster...what a vicious cycle!
bigragu 2 years ago
Hey Ragu, first time I've seen your vids....quality my friend! Came across your Dirrell v Froch post and you took the words right out of my mouth. I live literally next door to Carl's family bar here in Nottingham and know him well, I give Dirrell 5 or 6 rounfs looking slick before Carl swats him like a fly around the 8th. Have subscribed....keep em coming! Joe
roonaljoe 2 years ago
Awesome! Thank you so much! You keep watching and I'll keep making them!
bigragu 2 years ago
Your really good at it, the vid is very useful too. Many thanks.
5 stars.
Peace.
sightuponlight 2 years ago
thank you! Hopefully, it helps shed some light on the speed bag. It can be an intimidating thing when people are watching.
bigragu 2 years ago
Nice, Ragu. Bring on the double-end bag, now.
ashyknuckles1 2 years ago
Now that is a beast of a bag. Don't know if I'll be able to get one in the near future. Talk about needing great timing and slick head movement!
bigragu 2 years ago
Yeah, great timing, coordination, and accuracy too. Exactly.
ashyknuckles1 2 years ago
that is a very advanced part of training. my first gym I was at didn't have one!
bigragu 2 years ago
i rarely use the speed bag.. i had 12 amateur fights as a junior when i was 15-16.. i was also very strange.. i was an occasional switch hitter.. i was right handed but was a southpaw. allowed me to get a locally famous jab as it was literally my only weapon.. jab and right hooks and uppercuts were my only shots. i won 8 out of 12 simply on the jab. the 2 stoppages came because as soon as i noticed my right hooks or uppercut taking an effect i switched to Orthodox and tried the right hand.
dyerlegend 2 years ago
very cool. The speed bag gets both hands involved. I was a southpaw that got converted to a righty! I threw 4 right hands my first fight! Knocked him down with a jab! Took a couple of fights to get the right hand going. But I did love switching up once I had someone on the ropes!
bigragu 2 years ago
what u know bout some boxing Ragu?
BabyFacedAssassin301 2 years ago
I know a little bit!
bigragu 2 years ago
Bigragu in action! you making me wanna buy one
wl6309 2 years ago
Awesome! They are a ton of fun! Not to mention they give your arms, shoulders, traps, back and chest a serious workout! The better you get the more of a workout you get from it!
bigragu 2 years ago