A speed bag is a valuable piece of boxing equipment that develops your hand-eye coordination, speed and punching power. It can be mounted in a gym or at home and comes in various sizes to suit your skill level and training goals. The Everlast speed bag consists of an inner bladder surrounded by a leather bag that laces up at the top. The inner bladder must be inflated while inside the leather bag.
Step 1
Check to see that the laces on the outer bag are tied shut. If the outer bag is loose, the inner bladder may shift around as it inflates and distort the shape of the bag.
Step 2
Attach an inflation needle to a manual air pump. Most air pumps will come with the needle or you can buy a needle separately.
Step 3
Moisten the end of the needle with water or saliva to make it easier to insert the needle into the speed bag. Locate the inflation hole at the bottom of the bag and carefully slide the wet needle into the hole as far as it will fit. Refrain from swiveling or moving the needle around too much or you risk stretching out the valve.
Step 4
Use the air pump to fill the bag with up to four lbs. of air. The bag should expand until all of the wrinkles are gone and it feels firm with a slight give when you squeeze it.
Step 5
Test the bag's firmness by punching it a few times. If the bag is too hard and hurts your knuckles or is too difficult to control, reinsert the needle without the pump attached and allow some air to escape from the bag. Do not allow creases to form in the bag.
Tips and Warnings
- Experiment with different size bags and degrees of firmness to find one that suits your training regimen.
Things You'll Need
- Inflation needle
- Manual air pump
