Punching dummy BOB vs. punching bag. Can you replace the rubber sparring partner with a heavy or free-standing punching bag?
Punching Dummy is great for all martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, or MMA training. It can be used for hand-, knees-, and elbow strikes as well as kicks.
Punching Dummy Body Opponent Torso Punch Bags Compared
Century BOB Freestanding Punch Bag is a life-like torso dummy for practicing realistic striking. It has a life-like body shape. The soft exterior material does not hurt to strike even without gloves. The dummy can be set up at 6 adjustable heights (up to 180cm) and it weighs around 110kg when filled with water or sand. Its removable base makes the bag easy to move around for different types of training. It’s great for all martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, or MMA training. It can be used for hand-, knees-, and elbow strikes as well as kicks. The dummy can be removed from the base so it can be used in different positions: sitting or lying down - for example on the floor or on a bench.
Free Standing Large Bob Punching Man is a great training aid for developing punching power. It’s made with high-strength plastisol and filled with urethane foam to provide durability. The bob man is designed to imitate the human body, which makes it easier to train your accuracy and throwing power. This punching bag is suitable for fitness and boxing training, as well as professional gyms and home use.
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Testing & Customers Reviews
Here are the reviews from YouTube bloggers who tested the punch bags and punching dummy BOB and have found them effective and worth buying.
Over Forty Athlete: "So, this is my review of the Century Bob XL punching dummy. I felt compelled to write this review because i was an amateur boxer over 30 years ago. And I've used really every variety of punching bag from heavy bags, to aqua bags, to the the cobra bag, the reflex bar.
I've used this Century Bob all and for about the last six weeks. I've been doing everything from conditioning bag drills to just freestyle work. And I feel like i've gotten a pretty good sense as to the sustainability of doing serious boxing training or whether doing boxing or mma training.
So, i would say overall my experience with the Century BOB XL has been good. I don't do MMA training. I've not used him for kicks or for elbows, i say that overall. If you want to use bob for striking purposes i rate him a good 7,5 or 8 out of 10."
Shredded Dad Garage Gym: "Now I have two training bags. I have the original Century Wave Master and I also have the XXL the extra extra-large. XXL one's about double the price and, if you're just somebody, that's using this for a garage journey home gym, Century Wave Master, will probably be your best option due to the fact that you can get the same workout.
You can punch, you can kick - it's a hell of a cardio workout. But Century Wave Master is gonna take up a lot less space.
It's adjustable so you can increase and decrease th height and you can also spend a lot less money with this one. I can slide this up here and I can adjust the height for this one and it'll go from 47 inches all the way up to 68 inches and height. Also with this one it's easier to move around, because it's a lot smaller. All you have to do is turn it to its side, and because the base is a circle you can just roll it around from place to place. So, it's portable.
Now, because this one is adjustable it can also be a good for different heights different people. So, kids can use this, as I put, if I put this at the lowest setting all the way to the bottom, then a kid can use this. And at the same time I can raise it up for an adult. So, you can train at different heights for different people and multiple levels.
It's it's pretty solid, it's definitely something that if you want to practice at home, it'll it'll be very very durable and it'll last to a while. This thing will last for a very long time."
Other Popular Punching Dummies
Leather Torso Punch Bag offers a realistic training experience. This is a great punching bag for those who want to practice their kicks and punches in the comfort of their own home. It stimulates the natural contours and shape of the human body. This Leather Torso Punch Bag has protruding sides that emulate the lats of a body, which allows you to work on your sidekicks. It also has super heavy padding that will absorb all of your strikes without it moving around too much.
The punch bag has protruding side areas to emulate the lats of a body and super heavy padding for extra protection. It is made from heavy-duty rex leather, fitted with a steel core, and stitched with tear-resistant rope.
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