A Home Boxing Gym: Developing Dynamic Strength

Would punching and kicking a heavy bag in a home boxing gym motivate you to exercise more often? Speed bags and heavy bags have been legendary among gym rats for decades yet the general public still regards these total body conditioning tools as something only boxers should have. Not true. Bag training will help you develop explosive, coordinated, dynamic strength, as well as endurance, agility, and balance.

The Gym

You can build a home boxing gym with several individual stations, or better yet, get a heavy bag power tower gym which is a combination bodyweight training system. The best of these is the TKO Multi-Station Workout System, which has the boxing stations (speeds and heavy bag) on one side; and a pull-up/chin-up & dip/push-ups station on the Power Tower side.

The TKO Multi-Station Boxing and Power Tower Gym includes:

• 10" x 7" Speed Bag with swivel
• 75 lb canvas Heavy Bag
• Double-ended Speed Bag
• Pull-up Stations
• Dip Station
• Calf Raise Station
• Vertical Knee Raise Station
• Padded adjustable Sit-up Bar
• Dimensions – 60" x 65" x 7'
• Limited Lifetime warranty

The Buzz

Trainers and fitness equipment pros are pleased with all this home boxing gym has to offer in terms of cardio and strength training. A hard round of 2-5 minutes punching and kicking on this heavy bag and you’ll get a high intensity cardio workout. The power tower offers the best choices in bodyweight exercises (pull-ups, chin-ups, knee raises, sit-ups, etc.) which are the natural way of training. In fact, bodyweight exercises are the preferred training method of many gym rats who prefer doing them over working on machine weights.

This 7-station home gym is easy to assemble and has a small footprint so it will fit well in a small room or apartment. If you are new to boxing, it is recommended that you get a DVD that will show you the mechanics of boxing, i.e., stance, balance, breathing, footwork, punching, etc. You’ll also need hand wraps and a decent pair of boxing gloves (sold separately) to prevent injuries to your hands and wrists. Overall, this boxing home gym is sturdy and solid, and the 14-gauge, heavy-duty steel tubing lessens vibration when punching the bags. The only drawback is that the heavy bag is a 75-pounder and not 100-lbs; but unless you are a large man who delivers a powerful punch, the bag won’t move much anyway.

Our Take

This is a smart purchase for boxers, martial artists, and bodyweight training purists who don’t want to deal with the size, price, and maintenance issues of a multi-home-gym or functional trainer. The quality design of this boxing gym is ideal and it’s likely just what you’ve been looking for. You can research prices on freestanding VKR stations, power towers, bag stands, wall mounts, heavy bags, and speed bags all separately, but once you do, you’ll see what a deal this home boxing gym is for around $500, shipping included. Recommended.

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