Choosing a boxing bag stand does require a bit of forethought. You will need to consider the type of punch bag you wish to hang. Are you looking for a heavy bag to develop strength and movement or are you looking for a speed bag to develop hand eye co-ordination, speed and have a more intense cardio experience? If it is both, then you will need to consider a stand that is suitable for both. The downside here of course is that if you already own a bag then it might feel like you are paying twice for something. However, the bag and speed ball that come included with this unit are well made and up the task – so for anyone who does not have a bag already, this is a great option – and for those that do it gives you an extra bag to abuse. It is a little shorter than the Everlast and the Gyronetics Box Station with the Max Strength standing at just under 200cm in height – this might mean that anyone 6’3″ and taller might struggle to use this bag comfortably but our 6’1″ tester found this stand to be just fine.

The Max Strength is suitable for 4ft and 5ft punching bags weighing up to 45kg but we would suggest adding extra weight plates to the weight plate pegs – we found that a couple of 5kg plates on each peg was more than sufficient to give a really sturdy and balanced feel to the frame. Regardless of whether you already own a bag, the HOMCOM stand is actually one of the most sturdy of those that we tested and you can of course still attach your own bags and ball if you wish. There are no less than 5 adjustable heights for the speed ball to hang from with a range from 167cm to 187cm above floor level being optimal for all but the shortest of users. If you are planning on hanging your own heavy bag there is a maximum weight capacity of 100kg but that should be plenty for most bags. If you are a really powerful hitter then you can add weight plates in 4 locations around the base and this makes it even more solid.

The stand itself stands at 224cm (h) x 163cm (w) x 115cm (l) and so although it’s not the smallest of those we tested – it is one of the sturdiest and provides the ultimate all in one setup for anyone who does not want to drill and hang from the ceiling or walls. Consider how much movement you plan on using in your workouts. If you need a lot of space to move around the bag then choosing a boxing stand with a wider base is going to be more beneficial than one that has less room for manoeuvres.

Thankfully, though, free-standing punching bags can provide all the benefits of a heavy bag in a less demanding footprint. These bags differ from their heavy counterparts because their structure is self-supporting. Rather than suspending the bag from a rafter or joist (and compromising the stability of your ceiling) these fitness essentials stand on their own and can be moved with ease to suit the aesthetic of any training room. One aspect of the BBE stand that we love is the adjustable height. It has a maximum height of 218.5cm which is great and this can be reduced if needed. It requires a floor space of 136cm by 101cm and gives a good amount of space for footwork around the bag. This punching bag stand is not really designed to be dismantled after each use and although it is not difficult to set up or take down it is not ideal to be doing this after each workout. Due to it only weighing 22kg without the bag attached it is fairly easy to move if you want to move it the corner of a room however. The Everlast can hold a bag that weighs up to 45kg which is more than enough to hold most home punching bags.

Express Delivery is 1 to 3 working days (Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00, excl. Public Holidays) and is subject to: Punching bags do not usually take up a huge amount of space but having a fixed bag that is attached to the ceiling or wall is either unsightly or not practical for home use in many cases. Free standing punching bags do have their place but for anyone who wants a true heavy bag and/or speed bag experience then some sort of hanging bag is usually a better option. Punching bag stands offer the best of both worlds as you can use one or more bags that are designed to be hung and you can put them away or move them in to a more convenient location after your workout. Choosing The Best Punching Bag Stand For You If you are looking for a good punch bag stand that can be folded away and you already own weight plates then the BBE is a good option – but if you need something that can hold a little more weight and you don’t need the fold away option then the Everlast is a better choice.