Gloves help prevent hand injury when using the heavy bag.
A heavy bag develops your shoulders, improves your cardiovascular conditioning and helps alleviate stress when used regularly. Heavy bags tend to be loud when used and they require space so they can sway back and forth unimpeded, making the garage a common place for hanging one. Heavy bags are often hung from a support beam in the garage strong enough to handle the additional weight. Hanging the bag requires minimal work.
Instructions
1. Drill a hole into the support beam smaller than the bag's support hook. This is where the bulk of the bag's weight is focused, so the beam should be sturdy and capable of supporting additional strain. The bag's instructions should recommend what size drill to use, but a 1/8-inch bit is common.
2. Twist the bag's support hook into the beam so it is embedded tightly without any wiggle or give. The hook holds the four chains from the bag and keeps the bag steady.
3. Connect each of the four chains from the bag to the support hook. Some bags already have the chains connected to a single loop that then slides over the hook for simpler installation.
4. Adjust the chains to set the bag's height where you want it. You may need to take the bag down, adjust the chains and rehang it until you find the right height for you.
5. Practice hitting the bag a few times lightly to see how the bag and the support beam responds. Gradually add force until you are confident that the bag and the beam are fully secure.
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