A knockout punch is every boxer's dream. But for this dream to come true, you need to train hard. And traditionally, a punching bag is used for this , on which they put and practice punches. If you buy it for the home, then you can encounter a number of problems, ranging from fasteners, lack of space and ending with the discontent of family members. How to avoid them? We turn for information to the thematic forums on which reviews are posted. The boxing dummy, according to the athletes communicating there, is a worthy alternative to the punching bag.
Benefits
This shell, unlike a pear, is devoid of the above disadvantages. On the one hand, it is stable, and on the other, it can easily be moved anywhere in the room. In the manufacture of materials used that exclude loud sounds during training. After the strike, the boxing mannequin does not swing, but only slightly deviates, and then returns to its place. This property of the projectile will be useful for novice fighters who have not yet worked out the strength and accuracy of the strike. After all, an incorrectly struck blow on a stiff boxing punching bag can injure the ligaments of the hand. The undeniable advantage of the dummy is that you can train on it without gloves. The surface is very plastic, which allows you to strike any force without risk of injury. Well, perhaps the most important advantage of the dummy is its resemblance to a real opponent. After a pair of blows punching in your hand against a pear, you begin to lose interest. Another thing is not hitting a mannequin, causing a desire to continue the fight. In addition, with this projectile you can practice the accuracy of striking at pain points.
Adjustment
Like the punching bag, the boxing dummy is adjustable in weight. But at the same time it does not need to be removed from the mount. It is enough to remove the mannequin from the base, remove or add the right amount of filler (sand or water). In addition, the projectile is adjustable in height (fixation at 7 levels), allowing you to set the “growth” of the desired height. Usually, this function is not provided in the pear mount.
Modification and selection
It can be argued that the "transformation" of a classic punching bag into a boxing mannequin made him a perfect shell. Easily adjustable, painless, easy to install, silent, freely moving and giving training fun because of its resemblance to a person. The choice of model is limited to two types - “in shorts” and a mannequin waist-high. The structural difference between these two species in the additional volume of the pelvic region and growth. In this regard, a mannequin waist-high is often mistaken for a "children's model." There are modifications of punching bags that try to get closer to the dummy level. For example, Boyko sport. These shells have a head, leather arms in a boxing rack and legs. Mounted with four springs or chains to the ceiling and is of interest only for professional athletes.
Exploitation
After the purchased boxing dummy is delivered to your home, remove its upper part. Then fill the shell with sand or water to the desired weight and fix the top. That's it, the boxing mannequin, whose price is now relatively low (from 12 to 20 thousand rubles), is ready for active training.