How to Hang a Heavy Bag From a Pull Up Bar

If you're pressed for space but still want to get a workout using a punching bag, you can rig up a quick, space-saving fix. If you already have a pull-up bar, this guide will turn your pull-up bar into a multi-exercise device. A punching bag is good for cardio, improving hand-eye coordination and reaction times. You don't need to be a boxer or have a large room to get the benefits of a punching bag.

Things You'll Need

  • Carabiner Clips (or mountain climbing clips)
  • Canvas car straps (lashing straps with buckles)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Check to ensure the pull-up bar is firmly in place. Hang from the bar by your hands for a few seconds to test the bar stability.

    • 2

      Attach a carabiner clip to each of the metal hanging loops on the top of the punching bag.

    • 3

      Make a loop out of the one car strap and secure the loop around the pull-up bar, feeding the loose end of the strap through one of the carabiner clips. Tighten the strap buckle to secure the strap. Repeat these steps with the other strap and clip.

    • 4

      Adjust the strap buckles as needed to bring the punching bag higher or lower.

    • 5

      Readjust the punching bag after workouts as needed by lifting the bag gently and sliding the straps on the bar left or right to reposition.