Heavy/punching bag

[Willk87]

Hey Ripp,

I see in a lot of your videos you have a leather heavy-bag hanging in your gym. I was use to box and for years the heavy-bag/boxing workouts were my only form of exercise. After I read Starting Strength, I got into lifting and now train 3x a week with a barbell. I am just wondering what is your position on using the heavy-bag for a "cardio" workout on non-lifting days?

[Mark Rippetoe]

I haven't had a heavy bag in the gym since 2009.

[droach3]

About sums it up.

[tfranc]

I haven't had a heavy bag in the gym since 2009.

Crossfit days?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Prior to CF. I actually don't remember when we took it down. Might have been 2007 or 08. And it wasn't leather. The OP seems confused.

[Willk87]

It did look leather in the videos, but it was solid black so it was hard to tell. I figured you had it, because it was a better alternative to some of the cardio equipment on the market.

[Mark Rippetoe]

We use a prowler now. Easier on the wrists and shoulders. And link to the videos so I can see.

[Willk87]

I will find the videos, I thought they were the Art of Manliness ones, but upon further review they were not.

[TonyE]

Is this it in the far right of the shot?

YouTube

[Gerald Boggs]

For me, boxing has less to do with cardio (although it is great cardio) and more to do with maintaining the warrior skills.