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Hi Guys,
I'm sure I could find these answers if I did an adequate search but figured this is easier
I've been making myself a home gym during the pandemic. So far it's only strength equipment but I have space to start filling it with boxing equipment. I've got plenty of space and I can build a rack or reinforce the ceiling as needed to hang bags. Here are my questions:
1) If you were building a home gym, in what order would you buy bags? I'm thinking standard heavy bag, then double-end bag, then maybe different style of heavy bag / water bag / slip bag. Speed bags seem to be pretty popular but I'd put them no higher than #4 on my list
2) Assuming I get a heavy bag first, what size? I never knew how heavy the ones at my gym were. I would guess between 100-200 lbs would be ideal for someone my size (215)
3) What are some of the top manufacturers for reasonably priced heavy bags? Obviously durability is much less important for a home gym with less frequency of use. I'm in Canada if that makes a difference. I also have access to rags and old clothing so could buy unfilled.
4) For a double-end-bag, the upper mount needs to be equal distant to the bag as the floor, correct? I have high ceilings which is my concern.
Thanks
I'm sure I could find these answers if I did an adequate search but figured this is easier
I've been making myself a home gym during the pandemic. So far it's only strength equipment but I have space to start filling it with boxing equipment. I've got plenty of space and I can build a rack or reinforce the ceiling as needed to hang bags. Here are my questions:
1) If you were building a home gym, in what order would you buy bags? I'm thinking standard heavy bag, then double-end bag, then maybe different style of heavy bag / water bag / slip bag. Speed bags seem to be pretty popular but I'd put them no higher than #4 on my list
2) Assuming I get a heavy bag first, what size? I never knew how heavy the ones at my gym were. I would guess between 100-200 lbs would be ideal for someone my size (215)
3) What are some of the top manufacturers for reasonably priced heavy bags? Obviously durability is much less important for a home gym with less frequency of use. I'm in Canada if that makes a difference. I also have access to rags and old clothing so could buy unfilled.
4) For a double-end-bag, the upper mount needs to be equal distant to the bag as the floor, correct? I have high ceilings which is my concern.
Thanks