There are many punchbag types but what is the best punching bag for home use? On this page you will learn about the most common punching bags and what they are good for. Also what punching bag is best for you within your living environment. I have owned and trained with many different types of boxing bags over many years. With my experience I want to help you find the perfect punchbag for your fitness goals.
So before buying a punchbag there are a few things to consider regarding wall, floor and ceiling fixings. Also where will this punchbag spend most of its time.
The video below is basically what is written below. Watch it or read on.
The list below should give you a good idea on where to fix or stand your punching bag.
Things to consider before buying a punchbag
- Where will this punchbag stand or hang.
- What type of ceiling do you have if you want a hanging bag. You need to get some good fixings for the bracket to hang the punchbag. If you have a concrete ceiling then you are pretty much good to go. If you have plasterboard and joist then you need to fix to the joist close to the wall. That would be my advise but always ask a professional. Another option is to have a wall mounted bracket. I have listed one below.
- If you want a free standing punchbag you need to check your floor surface. Tiled or laminated flooring will cause the free standing punchbag to slip as you punch. This could cause wear and tear on the floor. If you have carpet the bag wont slide but after some time it will wear the carpet. I can literally punch my slam man around my gym, but I have a heavy tiled floor. My slam man weighs over 100kgs.
- Your neighbours! When I have a session on my hanging punchbag my girlfriend says she can feel the whole place rattling. So make sure you place it away from any adjoining walls if possible. Or do your punchbag workout when they are not home. Don’t forget they can report you for noise pollution.
- Finally, think about what kind of training you want to do. The one thing I miss doing when on my hanging punchbag is the uppercut punch. But I have a slam man with a jaw so I can change. When I do The Punchbag Workout I swap between 3 different targets throughout the rounds. So what I’m saying is different bags cater for different punch types.
Different types of punchbags
The points above may seem a bit silly or obvious, but I think they are well worth mentioning. I have trained for many years on many different boxing bags and this page is designed to help you make the right choices. Something I didn’t do in some cases.
The best punching bag for home can be different for each person. Here are some different types of punching bags. Have a look and see what is the best punchbag for you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I thought I would supply A link to a trust worthy site in case you decide you want to buy.
The straight heavy punchbag
This RDX Punchbag is 5ft or 4ft and comes with a hanging wall bracket. Weighs 20 kg = 44 lb. Also has some boxing gloves and other bits that come with it too. That’s the reason I’ve posted this here. Its all you need to get started. When hanging this bag make sure the top of the bag is about 6inches above your head.
Another Straight Punchbag
The Maxx Black straight Punchbag is pretty much the same as the above, but it gives you different fixing options. You can choose a hook for the ceiling or the wall bracket. Filled to weigh 25kg approx. This bag is very durable and will last for many punches.
Free Standing Straight Punchbag
This fantastic free standing punchbag stands at 5.25ft (160cm) tall. No need to fix to anything so no fixings need. BUT you will need to get some sand from your local DIY shop and fill the base up or lots of people use water.
The Angled Uppercut Hanging Punchbag
This one would be the best punching bag for home for me. This angled boxing bag is great for practising those uppercuts. Given the choice I would swap my straight bag for one of these any day. But only if I didn’t have my slam man. Filled to weigh 25kg (Approx) but this can be adjusted because it has a zip.
The Hanging Torso Punchbag
Another variety of the uppercut bag just like above. More angles to punch or even grapple. This weighs approximately 22-24 KG. However if I had a choice of this one or the above I would choose the above. Purely because it is top heavy and would suit a lot of normal punches followed by uppercuts.
Century BOB Punch Man
This is my dream punch target. I do have a slam man which you can see below but I would much prefer the feel of a realistic punch. The slam man only has a certain punch area, but it does have a great jaw to practise those uppercuts as does this one. Again you will have to fill the base up with sand or water.
The Slam Man (Bruce Lee version)
This is the Bruce Lee version of the slam man that I have. My one is grey and this one is the yellow and black Bruce Lee colours. That is the only difference apart from the yellow scratch. I bought the slam man because it has a light system where you have to hit the light to turn it off. This was good until the novelty wore off. I dont need the lights because I do The Punchbag Workout with it. Also it it only the yellow parts of the punch man that can be hit as I said above.
A Cheaper Torso Punchbag
Here is a cheaper version of the above punch targets. I have never hit one of these unlike all of the above, so I cant really give my opinion. It looks good for the price but make sure you read all the reviews first.
The Floor to Ceiling Boxing Ball
This floor to ceiling ball, also called a double ended punch bag is for speed training. When someone walks into my gym and see’s this the first thing they do is punch it hard, it then swings back and forth very fast. I say you’ve now got to hit that again. They try and fail. This punching bag is not for power its for speed and acracy. Like the name says it fixes to the ceiling and the floor. I have a floor anchor similar to the one below so no floor fixings necessary.
No floor fixings required with these handy floor anchors. They come empty so you will need to get some sand from somewhere to fill them. You ONLY need one but I have given you 2 options. They both look as good as each other so I would normally go for the cheapest.
The Speedball
Finally. For me this definitely isn’t the best punching bag for home. The speed ball punching bag. This is the first punchbag I ever owned. To be honest it was so noisy I could hardly use it because of my neighbours and family. Also all it really did was a cardio speed workout for my raised hands. But I can do that with the floor to ceiling bag above which is the quietest punchbag out of all boxing bags.
By now you should definitely have a good idea on what punchbag is best for you. However now you need to get the best out of your punchbag. I can help with this also. Try The Punchbag Workout or if you already have you can checkout where the punchbag workout originated from at www.iBoxingRounds.com
I hope I have helped you find the the best punching bag for home for you and also the best punchbag workout too. Good luck with your training.
