ANCHORING PROTOCOLS

STATUS: CRITICAL

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE DRILLING.

⚠️ SAFETY WARNING & LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

Gravity is a constant. Your wall is a variable. By installing this equipment, you assume full responsibility for the structural integrity of the installation and your personal safety. INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD BE FATAL 💀💀💀.

  • The Spaceman Workout (and its owners/operators) are NOT liable for any personal injury, property damage, or structural failure resulting from improper installation, misuse of equipment, or failure of the mounting surface.

  • DO NOT install anchors into dry-wall, plaster, or brick without the specific, professional-grade hardware designed for those materials.

  • ALWAYS mount directly into solid wood studs.

  • If you are unsure about the structural integrity of your wall, consult a professional contractor.

  • AGAIN: INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD BE FATAL 💀💀💀

THE LOADOUT (Tools Required)

  • Stud Finder (DO NOT GUESS!!! THIS IS THE MOST LIKELY WAY TO ACCIDENTALLY UNALIVE YOURSELF 💀💀💀)

  • Power Drill

  • Drill Bits (Smaller than your lag bolts for pilot holes)

  • Socket Wrench / Impact Driver

  • Pencil

  • Level

THE ZONES (Where to Mount)

To unlock the full Spaceman Protocol, we recommend installing anchors at three specific heights. This gives you access to every vector.

ZONE 1: THE LOW ORBIT (Ankle Height)

  • Height: ~6-12 inches off the floor.

  • Purpose: Squats, curls, upward rows, shoulder raises.

ZONE 2: THE HORIZON (Chest Height)

  • Height: ~Chest/Sternum level.

  • Purpose: Presses, rows, horizontal rotations, pallof presses.

ZONE 3: THE APOGEE (Overhead)

  • Height: ~7-8 feet (or as high as you can reach).

  • Purpose: Tricep pulldowns, lat pulldowns, chops, abdominal crunches.

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

STEP 1: SCAN (Find the Stud)

Use your stud finder to locate the center of the stud.

  • Critical: You must hit the center. If you hit the edge, the bolt will tear out under tension.

  • Mark the center point with your pencil.

STEP 2: PILOT (Drill the Hole)

Drill a pilot hole using a drill bit slightly smaller than the shank of your lag bolt.

  • Why? If you drive a thick bolt directly into wood without a pilot hole, you risk splitting the stud, which ruins its holding power.

STEP 3: SECURE (Drive the Bolt)

Align your wall mount over the pilot holes. Use your socket wrench or impact driver to tighten the lag bolts until the mount is flush and firm against the wall.

  • Do not over-tighten to the point of crushing the drywall, but ensure there is zero wiggle.

STEP 4: STRESS TEST

Before clipping in a band:

  1. Grab the mount with your hand.

  2. Pull with significant force in all directions without jerking (up, down, out).

  3. Listen for cracking sounds. Watch for movement.

  4. If the mount moves at all, do not use it. Re-assess your installation.

MAINTENANCE

Check your hardware monthly.

Vibration and tension can loosen bolts over time. Periodically check that your mounts are tight and your bands show no signs of tearing or white stress marks.