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Ahaha this one actually made me laugh, not sure if this changes the answer at all but I edited the post and included the mount I actually want to get.

I’m well aware and only do plan on mounting these on to what I now know as joists in the ceiling. My main concern stemmed from the fear of whether or not screws into wood could actually support me monkeying around applying force directly away from said screws.

Im also well aware these fears stem from my ignorance of the simple physics of a screw xD.

First off, thanks for reading!

I’ve ordered a stud finder recently for other work around the apartment so very much aware of the fragility of drywall ahah. I do have a few clarifying questions if you don’t mind though! They might seem trivial to most but I just want to make sure I get a grasp of the situation before moving forward.

Initially I was confused between the difference between a stud and a beam, then joist came into the mix. 1a - After searching, studs tend to run vertically up your walls, and joists run horizontally across your ceiling, and are supported by studs they come in contact with - & beams are simply other supporting pieces of wood to help disperse weight along other areas. In a general sense, is this somewhat correct?

1b - Assuming my understanding of joists (in 1a) is correct; (post stud finder) If I were to drill into my ceiling, after going through the drywall the next thing the drill bit touches would be the joist. Special circumstances aside, is this accurate?

2 - Does “typically framed 16” or 24” on center” mean that there’s typically 16” or 24” of spacing between each ceiling/floor joist? (The ‘on center’ syntax is where the confusion comes from)

3 - In regards to the actual mounts, spacing preferences for the rings aside, if ceiling joists are located (via stud finder) - are you saying it should be safe to mount them?

Realized I only included examples, these are the mounts I’m actually considering.

4 - In regards to this ‘spreader’, do you mean to fasten a piece of wood perpendicular to two neighboring joists and secure my mount on that?

(I also wanted to add for context, since I’m not sure if there’s a common characteristic of similar buildings that should be considered; I live in a pre war apartment building on the fourth floor, above me is the roof.)

Again, thanks so much for your help - you’re amazing!

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I used those in my garage

You would find them the same way as a wall. Use a stud finder if you have one. I used these in my garage: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QK5VYTX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I appreciate this! I should’ve clarified these points in the original post, for sure a valid consideration - I just finished typing a response to someone: here

And also included the mount I’m actually considering

But to sum up the relevant points, I’m in a prewar building (not sure what implications this may have but I’m sure it has some) and I actually am on the top (fourth) floor! Right above me is the roof (which is open access to everyone in the building)

Any particular reason why you only want to do one hook? Sure it may work, but the goal to prevent your ceiling from caving relies on spreading out the load

https://www.roguefitness.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1500x1500/472321edac810f9b2465a359d8cdc0b5/r/i/ring-hanger-install-1.jpg

This is a transparent view of how it should be done. Each ring has its own 2x4.

The 'black bar" doesn't have to be there, you can screw these directly into the 2x4

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07QK5VYTX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_O.wnFbYF1717T

If your goal of using a single hook is cosmetic, because you rent or something and don't want to make excess modifications, use a hook style pull-up bar you can put on a door or fence.

I'm just put rings on normally like you do at the gym

At the end of the day, if you don't really have a reason to only use a single hook, you don't risk thousands of dollars of potential ceiling repairs.

You could always buy $5 putty and some paints to cover up the screw holes when you move