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Heavy Bag

somehow, so you’ll need room
for the sway as well as room to
move around it. Mine is sus-
pended outside over the patio
from an overhanging roof where
the violent thrashing,grunts and
flying sweat is of no great
bother. But then I live in San
Diego, California. If you must go
inside, keep in mind that
working the bag is very loud (it
sounds like war) and soggy.Your
wife, and especially your dogs,
will not want the thing in the
living room.

It’s a good idea to have some help when you put the
thing up and take it down. It’s heavy and you’ll be using
a ladder or a rickety chair, no doubt.Take a slip on the
way up with this thing and something’s gonna give.

Hang the bag so the label or target
is at a good level for both head
and body shots.

Another Option:
Freestanding Punching Pillar
Freestanding “bags” sit on the
floor and have heavy foundations
to keep you from sending them
through the wall. It eliminates the
need to hang something and per-
haps is a better option for those
who rent apartments or who have

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