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How to hang a boxing bag?

SPP
Having an Impact

How to hang a boxing bag?

Hi, 

I want to hang a boxing bag indoors so that I can exercise in private and not be subject to weather conditions. 

I was thinking of adhering the following type of mount onto my studs (either directly, once the current walls come off OR making an extra supporting brace that can directly go onto the walls now). 

Mounting Bracket Option Here:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/smai-punching-bag-wall-bracket-black_p0603486?srsltid=AfmBOoodGp-TzE35oL...

I am not too keen on ripping off a wall just for adding the mount so the later option is preferred. 

This sort of task would not tear my house down would it? 



JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Boxing Bag

Hi @SPP,

 

It is, and unfortunately, physics is one of the more complicated aspects of it.

 

Boxing bags are complicated because while they may only weigh a certain amount, the second they begin to swing, the load applied to the mount changes in ways that I am not qualified to calculate. While something may be able to support what's called a dead load (not moving), once it is swinging it becomes a live load where additional complexity is added.

 

Unfortunately, no, I don't think a pop-up shed would be an option for hanging a boxing bag as the metal used in them is not designed to support heavy, complex loads.

 

The most risk-averse option is to use a stand like I mentioned earlier in the discussion.

 

Let me know what you think.

 

Jacob

 

SPP
Having an Impact

Re: Boxing Bag

Thanks @JacobZ 

 

Yes, it is unfortunate that it is so complicated.

 

That being said, I already got a structural engineer to evaluate which of my walls are load bearing and what to do to brace them so that individual may have some ideas on how to brace the roof. 

For now, I do have a patio so I will just hang it off there. 

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