HEAVY BAG DRILLS TO BUILD FIGHT-READY CONDITIONING

When it comes to Muay Thai, conditioning isn't just about endurance – it's about building the strength, stamina, and resilience to push through every round, regardless of how tough the fight gets. Bag work is one of the best ways to develop these qualities, especially for fighters looking to improve their cardiovascular capacity, striking power, and overall durability. Conditioning your body through heavy bag drills simulates the intensity of a fight, keeping you sharp and relentless when it counts.

In Muay Thai, conditioning is crucial. Whether you're smashing pads, sparring, or competing, your body needs to be able to sustain power and precision from start to finish. A good conditioning routine makes sure you don’t just survive a fight but thrive in the later rounds, outworking your opponent.

These nine heavy bag conditioning drills will help you improve your Muay Thai fitness, sharpen your technique, and give you the...

SMASH THE HEAVY BAG WITH THESE MUAY THAI DRILLS

By Sean Fagan

The heavy bag is undoubtedly an important piece of training equipment.

Heavy bag drills not only build up endurance and strength but hone technique and help one develop and perfect combinations.

There are many useful exercises, but here is a selection of five to experiment with during the next training session.

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#1: 100 Push Kicks/Teeps

Focus on accuracy and control.

When you kick, time each one with the backswing of the bag so that you fall into a rhythm. View the bag as an opponent: don’t let it gain the advantage and follow-up each kick with another before the bag can swing back.

Keep your kicks sharp and quick during each rep. Try to land each one in the same spot so that the bag swings back and forth rather than all over the place.

Alternate your stance after each rep. Take your time between reps if you need to, but maintain...