Dumbbell Training

I plan on joining a mma gym soon for muay thai, and I thought I would condition myself beforehand. In addition to jogging and bodyweight training, I want to condition my shins, knees, insteps, and elbows.

I’ve done some research and everyone opts for a heavy bag. But at the moment, all I have is a free-standing bag which is too light and lacks the sufficient weight/impact to condition anything effectively imo. All of the weight is in the base (filled with water), while the top is just a hollow hard-plastic tube surrounded by 6 inches of foam.

I’ve seen a video by kwonkicker:

in which he conditions his shins by kicking the plastic center just above the weighted base. I thought I might try the same thing, but of course with a little padding, like an inch of old towels. As the months go by I would remove the cushioning little by little.

Will this work? How many times should I hit the stand with my shins, knees, insteps, and elbows for before resting, and how long should I rest before repeating this?

Thanks in advance, all help appreciated.

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