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First Rounds on the Bag

Take your skills to the heavy bag. Learn to transfer power from your body to the bag while maintaining balance and form. Your first taste of real impact training.

beginner29 min8 roundsHeavy bag
R1Warm Up
warmup

Shadow boxing to warm up. Light jabs, crosses, and movement. Get your blood flowing.

3:00 + 60s rest
R2Single Shots
bagwork

Single punches on the bag. Jabs and crosses only. Focus on making solid contact and returning to guard.

1 (Jab)2 (Cross)
3:00 + 60s rest
R3Jab-Cross Rounds
bagwork

Throw 1-2 combos on the bag. Step in, throw the combo, step back. Repeat.

1-2 (Jab-Cross)
3:00 + 60s rest
R4Double Jab Cross
bagwork

Add a double jab before the cross. The first jab measures distance, the second sets up the cross.

1-1-2 (Jab-Jab-Cross)
3:00 + 60s rest
R5Mix It Up
bagwork

Alternate between 1-2 and 1-1-2. Move around the bag between combos. Stay active.

1-2 (Jab-Cross)1-1-2 (Jab-Jab-Cross)
3:00 + 60s rest
R6Power Round
bagwork

Hard shots only. Pick your moments and throw with intention. Quality over quantity.

1-2 (Jab-Cross)2 (Cross)
3:00 + 60s rest
R7Burnout Round
conditioning

Non-stop punching! Straight punches on the bag. Keep your hands moving for the entire round.

2:00 + 30s rest
R8Cool Down
cooldown

Light shadow boxing, then stretching. Focus on shoulders, arms, and hips.

2:00