Are you fond of training in silence? This freestanding punching bag is as quiet as advertised. To start training, all you must do is to fill up the base with sand, screw the lugs in to connect it to the base and you are done.

If you fill it with water first, it might be difficult to hang due to the increased weight of the water. You can fill the head using an air pump with an inflation needle. Pros It’s really easy to remove the top part of the Bob Dummy. If you’re planning on keeping the bottom bit outdoors, bring your Bob body inside. I don’t think it would take too well to the British Winter. Stuff I don’t like READ NEXT: The best pull-up bars for your home How to choose the best punching bag for you What’s a freestanding bag? In real life, you will likely meet opponents of varying sizes and heights. Therefore, I advise purchasing one that is adjustable. I am a combat sports lover keeping an average routine for my fitness but not a super pro having a heavy strength like Ali or Tyson etc. However, I can share my experience about this grappling dummy and where it can be helpful in your practice. If you are a pro sports person or beginner it is equally a great choice for both including kids.

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The base can be filled with either water or sand. As with many other bags, we’d recommend opting for sand, as it’s the heavier option and will do a better job of stopping the bag from sliding (up to 159kg of sand can be put into the base). Century has even given it a snarling confrontational facial expression, reminiscent of a generic movie baddie, to help ease the guilt of constantly laying into him! Like all Century punching dummies, Bobby’s setup is a no-brainer. Just fill the base with water or sand, attach the torso to the base, and you’re good to go. Pros At the bast of the unit is a small screw off cap which you remove when you want to fill it up. I mean this isn’t a huge issue if you’re going to fill it with water, but my brother and I had an awful (and messy!) time trying to fill one of these with sand at one time. And a lot of people will want to use sand. It doesn’t swish around like water does and offers a more stable workout. This little hole will be your bane if you choose to fill BOB with sand! Which leads me to… water! The outer material and the inner are the two main materials of any punching bag. Century always uses plastisol, but others use vinyl or polyester.

You can fill the base with water or sand. Once filled, it weighs approximately 270 pounds – heavy enough to remain stable during the training session. Furthermore, due to its rounder base is easy to roll around and relocate. The fillable hole allows water as well as sand and weighs almost 170 pounds once full.

Weight: The weight of the dummy is also crucial. Some dummies are designed to mimic the weight of a real opponent, while others are lighter for faster movements. Determine what weight range works best for you and your training goals. You’ll need to invest in some bag mitts as the head especially will definitely hurt your hands with it’s plasticy kind of feel. This is a good thing as it’s definitely going to last. But unless you’re a serious hard case, definitely get some bag mits. Not all boxing bags and dummies are suitable for everyone. If you are looking to take your training regimen to the next level, then you need a body action system. You can use the dummies to adjust the height to sharpen your skills against multiple sized opponents. When you are selecting a punching dummy, chances are that you want an opponent to be a certain height. This height is going to be similar to the opponents you will be competing against, which is a great way to find a technique that works in practice. In addition, the weight of the dummy that you select will be one of the determining factors when it comes to how hard you can hit the punching dummy. Benefits of Using a Punching Dummy