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punching bag routine?

elbarto4 Posts: 3 Joined: 2003/02/28	2003/04/14, 12:16 PM Ive recently set up a heavy punching bag in my basement and have really enjoyed the workout i get from using it. I was wondering if its ok to do this soon after i lift or if it will have any impact on what i have just done. any information or advice would be great..thanks
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2003/04/15, 05:58 AM If you have ever used a heavy bag...and really worked on punching techniques you will know that it is a major muscle workout too. I take martial arts 2 times a a week and on the Monday clas we focused 45 min of the class on just punching the bag properly and for 3 days I was in such pain I felt like I had done the shoulder/tricep/upper back workout of a lifetime! LOL
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2003/04/15, 10:26 AM Hey there Elbarto4, as Lonegirl mentioned, working out on a heavy bag is a separate workout. I train in Martial Arts as well and do a lot of bag work and it can leave you sore as hell if you realy put the effort in. I would not recomend doing bag work after lifting. When you do bag work start slow on the bag for a good 5 to 10 min warm every thing up then stretch arms and shoulders back and neck and legs and hips if you are kicking too. Take 15 min for a good stretch then work out on the bag and stretch again when done and dont just stop slow down first for the last 5 min. ============ Quoting from Elbarto4: Ive recently set up a heavy punching bag in my basement and have really enjoyed the workout i get from using it. I was wondering if its ok to do this soon after i lift or if it will have any impact on what i have just done. any information or advice would be great..thanks ============= -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.