10 Bad Heavybag Habits (How to Fix Them!)

The heavybag is a great tool for fighters, but it can create bad habits. We tend to get power-obsessed, and forget about proper technique. Here are 10 bad habits fighters make on the heavybag, and how you can avoid these mistakes!
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[@chrisa7232]

1 keeping guard up 2 keeping chin tucked 3 telegraphing punches 4 leaning / over extending 5 poor retraction 6 no exit strategy 7 backing straight up 8 poor breathing 9 closing eyes 10 lazy lead hand defence

[@chrisa7232]

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[@omarmunoz4894]

Bless you 🙏

[@ralphtank5138]

Thank me also: 0:26 1:30 2:15 3:11 3:58 4:46 6:10 7:02 8:00 8:47 Bonus 9:42

[@cameronbrothag1124]

@@ralphtank5138 Ralph I was hoping somebody did this, tank you

[@pedroelautor514]

Chris A thanks man

[@disklexicstonksman8349]

“Don’t use 100% power” *Laughs in Mike Tyson*

[@coenh8735]

Mike tyson doesn't use 100% power...

[@udieliav2478]

Mike tyson is a special one bro, he's really strong in his nature... be sure as hell that he aint using 100% of his power in a 12-15 rounds fight.

[@dcstyles0022]

Sendo Takeshi's the only guy who uses 100% lol

[@JTflip90]

@@dcstyles0022 the naniwa tiger is a exception

[@Gladrywall]

Its lowkey hard to not. It feels so good to just unload on a heavy bag

[@pledgestone]

It is very easy to correct telegraphing. It doesn't need a year to fix this. Take a band and attach it to something in front of you. Bring it back to your guard position under tension. Throw your punches with the band pulling your punch forward. This will also teach you to add speed to your punches (I believe Fran Sands recommends this technique for speed). What I tell my students is to imagine you have a fire hose running from your back foot to your fist: the water is turned on at high pressure and drives your hip, shoulder and fist forward while you are relaxed and loose. Another image i use is of a bow under tension and your fist is an arrow. You relax and let loose the arrow. It doesn't go back (telegraphing) first, but straight forward. The problem is that tension and pushing your punches feels powerful, but is weak. Relaxing and throwing your punches is powerful. This is counter intuitive, so is often difficult to grasp. Pushing punches wastes energy, and boxing is all about elegance - eliminating energy leaks. I hope this adds to the discussion.

[@inayah115]

I screen shot this to read later.

[@Sunyyyyy]

It really did! Thank you for sharing. I also screenshot it for referring back to it 😊

[@pledgestone]

@@Sunyyyyy You are welcome. Glad I could help.

[@DM-bf6vc]

You’re the best, Captain Bob

[@casper14301]

Thank you, sir.

[@deceo2119]

Saved to favourites. Gonna watch this every morning when I know ill be doing bag work. No boxing gym in my area so I have to train myself and these bag videos are the most useful thing I've found. Thank you Shane.

[@StJude-ef1mf]

DECEO 21 take some time to travel to your closest gym at least once a week to work with a coach. Hell send you home with a lot to think about and work on

[@JordanTheImpaler69]

And you can often find coaches that will sell you an hour or two at a time of personal training, whenever you wanna buy some time from them. That way you're not locked into a membership.

[@glaramir]

I got a bag video for you right here

[@nickrigopoulos589]

I've been training with someone 2 times a week for a little over a year, and during my free time I try to absorb as much knowledge as I can about boxing and combat sports in general. This channel has been the most informative, concise and to-the-point about the subject as any I've come across. Truly excellent information, no wasted words, and a slick presentation. Thank you!

[@SaintJames14]

Update?

[@nickrigopoulos589]

@@SaintJames14 I was beaten severely by a gang of 8 year-olds in an alleyway. Physically I will recover, but the psychological scars will remain.

[@SaintJames14]

@@nickrigopoulos589 damn bro, this is why functional training is so important. Also, now I know you're a Marine from San Clemente so be better with your OPSEC homie!!!

[@nickrigopoulos589]

@@SaintJames14 While I wouldn't mind being a Marine, I'll have to admit you must have me confused with someone else. I run a construction company =D

[@SaintJames14]

@@nickrigopoulos589 bunch of Marines got stomped by a group of kids a few weeks ago, I was making a joke about it Running a construction company is pretty dope though, God bless you and best of luck with it bro

[@brendanknott3761]

I am just getting into boxing, self learning on the heavy bag. These videos are absolute gold

[@gabiionut2057]

Make a vid where u talk about angles like 5 tips how to create them and ehat angles exactly

[@lukemmurphy795]

He has already done that.

[@brandonward398]

Made a video like that already, go to Shane’s playlists, you’ll find them there.

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

They're footwork drills primarily but once you start drilling them and sparring you will find out set ups or cues to utilize them

[@ReecytheRapper]

SkoTeR sTyLe what a great idea!! we need this

[@ousoonthebeat6927]

He did on Loma

[@JM-xw5kt]

Why the hell haven't you been on the Joe Rogan Podcast

[@komentor1993]

THANK YOU

[@hitchhiker8798]

lol probably because he doesn't spout right wing garbage.

[@xAchillles]

hitchhiker lmao u fr?

[@aurourus6894]

@@hitchhiker8798 What the fuck?????

[@aaronamour6101]

@@hitchhiker8798 I was just about to mention that.

[@hcpiano]

"You can only fight the way you practice" - Miyamoto Musashi

[@toxicgusion2229]

Wilder- this nigga owe me money

[@Ahmed-qc1xs]

AvengerX Savage lmfaooo

[@John-xf7ft]

@@toxicgusion2229 😂😂😂😂

[@ronmoore7656]

Try that strategy and see how long it takes to get injured.

[@ManLikeEddy]

@@ronmoore7656 well it is true If you're calm you could indeed fight how you practice shadowboxing or hit the heavy bag

[@countryroadstakemehome]

I don't like fighting but i LOVE fight training. Plus you never know when you could run into trouble even if you don't think you will. Love learning and this guy is good. It's like your levelling up a skill like in the matrix. Super enjoyable!

[@kick_in_the_face]

Shane, your videos are great. Have learned a lot from them. These small mistakes are difficult to notice but are so important if you do many of them

[@SkidooX23]

Your videos have been a huge help since I started training in Muay Thai. I started out initially just wanting fitness and agility, but I’ve realized it’s also about my self-esteem and confidence. I’ve been a pushover most of my life and avoid conflict like the plague if I can. While it makes me look like the chillest guy ever who doesn’t get phased by aggression, it’s really been because I’m scared of confrontation. Whilst training in Muay Thai doesn’t make me want to go out and pick fights (obviously), it does help me feel confident as I know if the worst happened and I was forced to defend myself, I would be more likely to “win” a fight. Advice like in these videos has been a huge motivating factor as it’s helped me continuously stay aware of my flaws in training, and made it so I also have things to improve on.

[@dwaynestyles642]

Another great video! Keep it coming! For all the underdogs

[@skip741x3]

Great collection of tips Shane, stellar work as always bro! One bad habit that you will see in any boxing gym with beginners is that they will stand “in range” and just wail on the bag.. no footwork, no in and out… The other very common one is just going “full on” with every punch and combo instead of varying the application of power … ..There are so many things we can all sharpen up on… Love these vids!

[@viktor8321]

No vlogging type cheese overload vids but simple, straightforward instruction. Great stuff man! Subbed!

[@anthc98]

Love your work Shane, keep it up!!

[@bencooper6702]

Love your vids man really clear and instructive.

[@psydogmusic2922]

Really needed this, thanks Master Shane!

[@Pwasercan]

awesome video! you're getting more insightful and self-aware about all the technical details every day. Thanks so much

[@damianpizarro5487]

I been working on keeping my head protected more but I didnt even think to consider everything else. Wow I have a lot to work on. Thanks Shane!!!

[@ThatTattooGuyOfficial]

This is a great video. Just got a heavy bag at home and I definitely find myself doing a few of these things

[@markuspfaender5458]

Really great detailed and helpful tips - thanks vor offering this!

[@piotrgajda7689]

Absolutely love your videos bro. Best fight tips on You Tube. Keep them coming!!

[@josetacechebrew_2345]

I love your videos man. Keep the good work

[@sfsmilitary4292]

Awesome video shane keep up the good work bo$$

[@waynesudoski871]

Always a great show man!

[@mathiasdonoso5768]

Great video and very good points. Sometimes you do not realise what is obviously wrong until someone tells you.

[@AGuyInTheCorner]

Another Awesome vid and details, thanks Shane!

[@johngarcia7664]

Great video Shane! Really helpful!

[@madmanmike69]

Just found this channel recently, amazing info man. Keep this stuff coming.

[@MikeMiddy813]

Best channel for fight advice. Thanks

[@user-zq4ls1ml4j]

Man, your channel is a goldmine! 🙏💪

[@ZENIGMATV]

Some people get so caught up in slugging the bag they forget to be aware of those little mistakes. It helps to be self critical so you can make corrections during the workout.Also a lack of endurance often leads to mental mistakes that can get ya beat. Nice video.

[@mikeiannella5112]

Love the idea of using the ball to get in the habit of chin tucking. Great stuff, Shane.

[@koberowland9798]

Yeah my muay Thai buddy taught me that at my gym

[@spinachleach]

Another quick tip to keep your chin tucked inn is to pull the front neck end of your t-shirt up to your mouth and bite down on it (your chin and lower lip is on the inside of your shirt and your upper lip is out) this keeps the chin down..and also gives the indirect practice of wearing a mouth piece. Try it!

[@serrington]

Love your videos. Thank you for the tips.

[@halynaoprea2720]

Awesome tips. Learning from you a lot every time. Thanks.

[@jakepointer5494]

Best fighting channel on KZbin, quite easily!

[@talemaker1]

Wonderful tips. Excellent advice!

[@JuanPabloNorris]

Tip #1 went right out the window from tips #2 and above though. I'm not complaining, love the content.

[@0woodbridger0]

Thanks again Shane, helping me a lot, can't wait for training tomorrow 👍

[@saintmichael2759]

Great video, with a very important topic. Thank you.

[@africanroots_kingjoseph]

@Fighttips , I am an amateur boxer . I appreciate your helpful tips . By watching your video , I can clearly see my bad habbits. Thank you .

[@gabocxs]

Awesome video my man! Always learning with you😊

[@bayot5828]

This changed my whole perception on things even beyond the heavy bag- thank you!

[@mercyh193]

I'm learning so much. You're such a great teacher. Thank you!

[@pedroelautor514]

Great vid Shane THANKS.

[@notkingali1798]

Thanks as always Shane

[@fighttips]

No need to thank me!

[@capitanbuscapina8497]

You are the greatest man!! Really, i saw thousands of boxing videos, but yours are WAY BETTER!! Im from ARGENTINA and i start training box 2 years a go. Thanks a lot for the good tips! Some of the tips you said my couch its always ramainding us.

[@andrewhancock2451]

Great compilation of the fundamentals which we always need to keep shored up

[@thethirstygoose398]

Love the lessons. Thanks very much👊

[@nettiespitfire8919]

The best instructor videos I have seen so far in the net I can remember. I have been practicing Kyokushin Karate but my sparring with a heavy bag always sucked. Extremely great video. I learned more here thatn years in the dojo. Keep up the good work. You are an instructor with a good karma.

[@fighttips]

Wow, thank you for the kind words -- happy to help 🙏😄

[@gd1465]

Thanks Shane, Wicked as always. This was hard to watch. Sometimes the best way to improve is to focus on your mistakes.

[@riedhurtig8495]

Very clear and concise! Solid examples and reasoning. Great teaching!

[@llvlloonz]

great vid, one of the best.

[@getfitpunching5875]

Awesome tips. Really like term “exit strategy”. Easy way to think about it and explain it to clients.

[@bodyripped2816]

Great video, Thanks Shane !

[@keremcetinkaya8591]

Love your vids! Keep it up bro!

[@barbarnyak]

Thank you so much for these tips. ❤💪

[@arturoprado6698]

Great video and information. Thanks. 👍

[@bjornthewhite5681]

I currently train at SBG in kalispell Montana and your channel is amazing really digging it super helpful thanks man

[@jimbopettersson4320]

Thank you for all the help you provide. Im new to this game, but after all the tips by watching you has helped me a lot. So once more, thanks :)

[@matstacy6830]

awesome video man thanks alot well done

[@williammahoney8948]

Great video! Very helpful for quarantine drilling

[@AhsetofAtum]

Great advice! Thanks 👍

[@StrictlyChosen]

great reminders thank you!

[@215Tuffy]

Thank you for Your videos your tips are extremely beneficial

[@tbmcc_]

This was awesome, man. Thank you!

[@andyflow180]

Useful video bro I appreciate it

[@jademig68]

Great tips, I really needed them. Specially the last bonus tip. Thanks a lot.

[@jonescrusher1]

Great stuff, thanks.

[@codymiller5173]

That last tip hit me in the heart. Today was one of those days when i was doing strength training

[@shawnsimon6574]

Great stuff !!!

[@davidecasadei9819]

Great vid, thx for the tips!

[@CheerfulSmilingEd]

Very helpful You have a refreshing honesty

[@TroyMira]

Great pointers. Thanks.

[@Thebuird]

These tips are great. Thanks!

[@NepotismTV]

this is fantastic. thanks for all you do. your videos are great.

[@SK_Esskay]

Thank you for your teaching.

[@Reigns_Gamer]

ty for this golden information keep up mate

[@jconnelly759]

@fightTips love the video brother you definitely know your stuff

[@jimmyracardo5524]

You help a lot with my training and things to do thanks a lot Shane

[@samuraiujio12]

Perfect advice man. Really appreciate it.

[@nensytskitishvili3482]

Super helpful!!! Thanks!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@emment.2702]

Thanks for the great Tips! I gotta work on keeping the opposite hand up, and retracting my punches 🙏

[@williamdavis7629]

Some really valuable tips. Thank you very much for an excellent presentation.

[@afridiansari1021]

Congratulations 👏 guys, we found this video. most important mistakes in boxing is covered here. Thankyou for making this video.

[@DarKTsunG]

Thanks coach, this is exactly the video I needed right now

[@zdrngulj7]

Very good advices, very clean technique!

[@diogofosneca7361]

Great tips. Right on the money

[@NoWayAsWay71]

Great Advice Thanks again 👍🏼

[@Kuya_Ryan_Kaliwaters]

Thanks for tips, I definitely have some of these bad habits. Tomorrow, I'm going to try to implement the better/good habits during my heavy bag sessions :)

[@TheScottishSaurus]

Bonus tip really hit home. I spent a lot of time on the bag but I’m not progressing as much as I should.

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

Gotta get moving, destroy that bag like it just shat on your family's good name or maybe kicked your dog. Visualize the destruction you can set forth

[@xxx2160]

Awesome Video 💪 thank you.

[@sanorinet]

0:20 1. Dropping the Opposite Hand 1:30 2. Not Tucking the Chin 2:11 3. Telegraphing Punches 3:08 4. Leaning / Over-extending 3:56 5. Proof Retraction 4:45 6. No exit Strategy 6:07 7. Backing Straight up 6:59 8. Poor Pacing and Breathing 7:54 9. Closing Your Eyes 8:42 10. Lazy Lead Hand Defense 9:37 A. Coasting through Workouts 10:18 Closing

[@allbthatmom2153]

cry and cope

[@shivaraovanapalli575]

Tnq buddy

[@thomasmatthews80]

I think this is a fab video. Clear, useful and brilliant. Thanks

[@jayworthington6831]

great video!

[@julioperez7223]

Great advice thankyou bro You are a great trainer.

[@geewhiz747]

EXCELLENT Pointers! Very helpful video. Thank you

[@killer7nintendo]

Great video! Thank you.

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Stumbled upon your channel a few days back... You are sharing great knowledge brother... Keep it up... Subscribed... Love from India.