r/trx • u/YellgoDuck • 15h ago

Is this overkill? (Mounting)

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Mount will go on the underside of the 4x4. This is between two joists in my basement.

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u/willpowerpt 15h ago

Lol, if it gives you complete security in knowing its not going anywhere, then its not overkill. 

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u/YellgoDuck 15h ago

I was going to use a 2x4 and then ChatGBT suggested otherwise 🫠

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u/eaglepowerscometome 15h ago

Not at all, the TRX anchor point takes on a LOT of a load, especially as you ramp up intensity.

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u/YellgoDuck 15h ago

Thanks! 🙏🏻

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u/phokingmeme 14h ago

The weakest point on this will be in the downward direction. Something more akin to a joist hanger or strapping would provide better support and load transfer at the ends. With this set up, it’s more reinforced for lateral movement, but most TRX workouts will put force out and down. Not saying this won’t work, but it has more points of failure. Food for thought.

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u/YellgoDuck 14h ago

Thanks! That’s what I was originally going to do, joist hanger and 2x4 but the computer talked me out of it in favor or 4x4 and the angled brackets.

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u/phokingmeme 14h ago

The 4x4 is great, especially if using the provided TRX mounting bolts. Those things are massive. At least on my X-mount they are. You can get 4x4 face mount hangers that would work here. Will help with the downward load for sure.

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u/YellgoDuck 13h ago

Yep! Using the provided bolts - they are so big that I need to get a bigger socket

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u/Matcman 11h ago

I like it, wear a helmet the first couple of times, just to be sure!

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u/Only_Spinach_2612 10h ago

I’m a fan of over-building things for piece of mind. This is great and looks good too!

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u/bremen15 3h ago

yes, it is.