Hanging a 70lb bag?

Question

OK I just moved and want to hang up my punching bag in my garage.

Are the studs/beams in a ceiling strong enough to support a 70lbs bag with an Eye hook screwed into it?

Answer 1

Those are called joists and no, they will move and crack the drywall joints all over the place. Go into the attic and lay a 4x4 across 3 of them, nail it to  them, and hang the bag from that.

Drill a 1/2" hole through the 4x4 and use a bolt through it with a nut. Get the bolt with a eye hole in the hanging end and hook the bag to that.

Answer 2

Maybe, but you can always reinforce the truss.  If you have a ceiling in the garage you will need to get into the attic.  Just attach a length of chain from the truss or rafter directly above the eyehook to the roof truss.  This should give you enough support for 70 lbs. Good luck.

Answer 3

NOt unless your securly reinforce them.. a s***w in  a wood truss will not last long enough for you to enjoy the bag