Can heavy bag work alone build muscle?

[Rager Ivan]

I was just curious as to your thoughts. I've noticed a big increase to shoulder muscle recently.. i don't think it cn solely be attributed be my weight training in which i havn't progressed for a while, hmmmm.

 

[Kakimori]

The answer is yes.

 

[enright3060]

If you are an untrained, playing golf will help you build a little muscle. The issue is whether it is the most efficient way to meet your goals. And for almost everyone, playing golf or hitting the heavy bag will not be enough.

 

[Kakimori]

My view is this. Do what you want to get good at. If you want to get good at lifting weights, lift weights. If you want to get good at punching, punch. If you want to get good at manipulating body weight (yours and your opponent's) do body weight exercises, wrestling. If you want stamina, run. Etc.

 

[PowerHungry]

My view is this. Do what you want to get good at. If you want to get good at lifting weights, lift weights. If you want to get good at punching, punch. If you want to get good at manipulating body weight (yours and your opponent's) do body weight exercises, wrestling. If you want stamina, run. Etc.

That's an oversimplication at best. Strength training carries over into things other than lifting weights. Of course, skill practice and technique work are the primary concerns if someone wants to get good at a sport, but don't position it as a false choice where you can only have one or the other.

 

[Ice That Jaw]

It WILL build strength.

It won't build significant muscle mass.

I did only cardio and bagwork for 3 months and fuck yeah it strengthened my arms, shoulders, back, legs, hips, and abs.

But my technique was superb. I would literally circle, feint, use hardcore headmovement, and throw serious combos all while keeping my hands up. Even when I kicked I would keep my hands up. It's takes disipline but you get so much more out of it than just wailing away.

 

[rememberthename]

Not by a whole lot, but it's still significant, if you want to grow Overeem-sized shoulders you need to lift.
But just the motion of hitting continuously develops the shoulders and arms, like the Kodo drummers :icon_chee

 

[Morganation]

I dont think that hitting the heavy bag will put on size.Its good for conditioning though.

 

[uncookedpork**]

This, to me, is the epitome of strength on a heavy bag. Foreman weight trained also, and this is an awesome display of power on a big heavy bag. A wrecking ball comes to mind:

 

[Oblivian]

It WILL build strength.

It won't build significant muscle mass.

I did only cardio and bagwork for 3 months and fuck yeah it strengthened my arms, shoulders, back, legs, hips, and abs.

But my technique was superb. I would literally circle, feint, use hardcore headmovement, and throw serious combos all while keeping my hands up. Even when I kicked I would keep my hands up. It's takes disipline but you get so much more out of it than just wailing away.

This will not hold true for everyone.

 

[endurance]

I have know a few boxers with big arms that do push ups, pull ups and bag work.

 

[Bedlam]

Will pressing 100 lbs build muscle for a 100 lbs guy?

Will pressing 100 lbs build muscle for a 250 lbs NFL athlete?

 

[Lusst]

If you are an untrained, playing golf will help you build a little muscle. The issue is whether it is the most efficient way to meet your goals. And for almost everyone, playing golf or hitting the heavy bag will not be enough.

Couldn't have put it any better.