I want to hang this pulley system in my garage (partially pictured above) and probably will be loading it up somewhere between 100-200 lbs of plate weights:
https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/econo-triceps-and-lat-pulley.html
What is my best option? Putting a 2×4 across multiple trusses with lag screws and hanging from that? Doubling up some studs and building out some kind of arm support system? Some other option I am not aware of? I am not familiar with how much additional weight (beyond keeping the roof up) either of these two options can support and don’t want to cause any kind of structural damage, to the garage or myself! Thank you.
Best Answer
I'd go with the 4x2, those trusses each look sufficient to hold a 100kg or more,
Spreading the load won't hurt, place the 4x2 above the bottom chord of the trusses and use nails or screws to hold it in place,