Water punching bags are the most unique and popular punching bags. Due to the compact sizes, they are widely used in small spaces. Professionals as well as beginners, all get benefits from the water filled punching bag. Let us now brief about the water punching bag benefits and see how they are different from the traditional punching bags.
Compact in size and shape
Unlike heavy boxing bags, these water boxing bags are small that they can be fit in almost every area. That is the one main reason that different kinds of combat sports lovers who have lesser space in their homes, apartments, or gyms prefer these over traditional punching bags.
Easy Relocation
They can be easily filled and emptied whenever you want. All bags have some opening or nozzles for water filling. You can empty it any time after use and can take it anywhere on vacations, or moving to some other places.
Can it release stress and frustration?
Like other bags available on market, these water bags are also specialized in the relief of stress and anger. It also depends on the quality of training that helps you to achieve it. In simple words, they are no different than other punching bags in releasing stress.
Ease of assembling
You don’t need rigid steel beams or ceilings to hang it. Just a normal ceiling is sufficient for hanging it with a chain included sometimes in the package else you can easily purchase it from the store. A hook supports the water bag in hanging. Just fill it with water and tie it with the hook, make a drill in ceiling and hang it with the chains and enjoy your workouts. Aqua training bags are among the best manufacturers of water bags.
Body hitting areas
The upper body is the first area that gets affected from water bag training. It is most effective for hooks and uppercuts. Other minor areas are legs that can be achieved by professionals who have the ability to perform high kicks.
Improved Stamina and Agility
As these bags are compact in size so they are suitable for building muscles but the other benefits of using water bags are improved stamina, agility, and hand-eye coordination. One can perform speed punches and if needed then kicks also. These have special abilities to tolerate speedy movements and can last for a long time without any damage.
Water heavy bag vs traditional heavy bag
As the name suggests, these bags are filled with water. Other heavy bags like freestanding and hanging punching bags uses different types of foams and fabrics that make them hard and heavy. One advantage of water heavy bag over a traditional heavy bag is that it feels like a real human opponent open hitting.
Water punching bag vs Sand punching bag
Sand punching bags uses sand as a source of weight. But one main reason for not choosing them is that they make deep holes upon hitting. While on the other hand, water filled bags are convenient to use and give a real opponent feel.
Final Verdict
In short, ratings for water punching bag benefits are 4.5 out of 5. A lot of professionals prefer water punching bags over traditional punching bags due to the much more flexibility and usage
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Chris Bent
Chris Bent is a professional MMA Trainer who has expertise in both Martial Arts and Karate and he loves to teach Men, Women and Kids.
