At Home Gym: Heavy Bag Recommendation

[TBulsh]

Hey all. I started Muay Thai this January so I'm pretty new. In light of recent times, I've been following along with Sylvie's At Home Workouts and can really feel more comfort in the technicality of my Muay

But at the same, I've been itching to rip some punches and kicks into something. So I've decided to get a heavy bag to train during these quarantine days.

So my question is, since I can only get one, should I get a regular heavy bag (4'7") or a 6ft banana bag? (both weigh 150 lbs)

I can definitely see the argument for both. The natural and fluid swinging of the a regular heavy bag ecouraging more body movement as well as being helpful for teeps and clinching. But on the other hand, being able to do low kicks on the banana bag is a plus.

While watching training clips in Thailand, to my surprise, I noticed that a majority of the bags were regular heavy bags. Any reason for this?

Thanks for your thoughts!

[AndyMaBobs]

Honestly, I would say get the cheaper option! If they're the same price I personally recommend the banana bag, because unless you're training on a soft mat at home, falling over from a missed kick on the regular bag or from losing footing because you have to throw to the body on the regular bag would cause some accidents. 

I tend to use a half bag normally unless I'm specifically working on leg kicks or 'freestyling'. 

If you're gonna start swanging and banging the bag though, make sure you've got some decent handwraps/gloves (bag gloves would do) and that you're making a proper fist! Just to keep as safe as possible

[SHELL28]

Hey there, 

I recommend the long heavy bag, for an all rounder. (Black and white in the picture) 
I recently added the tear drop bag to my gym for upper cuts and knees but I’m finding I’m still getting more wear out of the longer one. 
I can smash lower kicks on a longer bag too which is really satisfying on days I don’t feel flexible. 
hope this helps  

 

[Oliver]

Normal heavy bag personal fave, one day wanna get one.

Much cheaper was the tiny little speedbag, so got that. Think you can buy for like 50 dollars US. But obvs cannot kick . Still great though and affordable.