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 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. Everlast is a name that is synonymous with boxing, MMA and fitness in general and it is a leading worldwide brand that people trust. Of course, reputation alone would not see us put the Everlast Heavy Bag Stand in top spot and it is only after a thorough testing that we decided to give it the coveted number one spot.

Not recommended for outside use. Includes one heavy bag attachment featuring patented Heavy Hanging System (H2S). Another point to consider is how easy to set up or take down the stand will be. If you are going to leave the bag setup more often than not then this is less of a priority but if you plan on setting the stand down after each session then you will certainly need to consider this. 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.If you're interested in taking up combat sports as a training discipline, there are a handful of required tools to get your workouts into fighting shape. Outside of boxing gloves, another must-own is a proper punching bag. After all, what's the sense of throwing a punch if there's no target to receive the blow? 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. 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. Overall, the Everlast is well made, very sturdy (especially when you add your weight plates to the pegs) and looks great with a decent bag attached. It’s a shame it doesn’t have a speed bag attachment but as a pure heavy bag stand it does the job perfectly and won’t break the bank.

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. 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.This is a well made stand that has the versatility of being able to use two types of punching bags and is reasonably priced. Finally, you will need to consider the height of the stand and the build quality. Height is clearly important from a practical point of view (it needs to fit in the space you plan to use it) but also from a usability point of view – you will need to ensure the height of the stand is enough to hold any existing equipment you have and work for your specific height – e.g. is the height of the stand adjustable? Build quality is key if you are looking to use the stand for a long period of time and we have focused on this with all the products we have reviewed – if we think it is unlikely to last 5-10 years plus then we have discounted it from our list. Our Top 5 Boxing Bag Stands