This fairly new offering from Gyronetics is a fantastic all-in-one solution if you don’t already own a heavy bag or speed ball as the E-Series Box Station can accommodate and comes with both supplied as standard. This makes this an extremely affordable option when you consider the individual costs of all of those elements – and the quality of each bag is excellent too. If the brand you buy is important to you, our best advice is to spend some time writing up your own list of ideal brands. That way when you come to the point where you’re comparing product options you can filter to only show the products from brands in your list. The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully Everlast is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Punching bags category.

You should also take note of the filling to guarantee you get the right level of resistance. Punch bags can be filled with various materials, but sand, water, air and foam are the most popular. 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.Standing at a height of 214cm, the sturdy Everlast stand is a great option for anyone looking for a good method of hanging a heavy bag. Unfortunately, the Everlast cannot accomodate a speed bag but if you are simply looking to workout with a standard hanging punching bag then this is an excellent option. It takes up a floor space of 126cm (w) x 175cm (l) and features two heavy duty feet that also have weight plate pegs for added stability. The Everlast heavy bag stand is 22kg in weight and we would suggest adding some extra weight plates to the pegs to provide your bag with the most stable base it can have. When compared to a free standing option, this looks and feels so much more stable and will allow you to workout at maximum intensity without having to worry about the whole thing toppling over. 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 Of course, boxing is about more than just delivering a powerful punch. When you’re in the ring, you need more than brute force to box effectively – technical know-how is imperative. This is where the bag comes in. 'All boxers need great coordination and core stability to be able to throw punches with power but also using the correct technique,' says Reven. 'Punch bags allow you to focus on getting your technique right as well as your footwork and bag control.' 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. 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.

More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. 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. The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Punching bags category, of which we found 20 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options.Try hitting the bag continuously for as long as possible, says Williams. 'Think about approaching endurance training on the bag in the same way as you would a steady state run – steadily,' he says. To up the intensity, take a step towards the bag but maintain the same distance – so you’re hitting the bag at an angle, 'thus effectively increasing the weight. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to maintain this level of intensity for a full round, but build both the duration and angle each time.' If your goal is… power 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. 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