i know there is a difference between pull ups and chin ups. Is this machine good for chin ups too? or just pull ups
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It's great for both. The center bar, between the two uprights is padded for your hands to do chin ups.
1490313
The difference is that pull ups are performed with the hands pronated (palms facing away from your face) or neutral (palms facing each other), and chinups are performed with the hands supinated (palms toward your face).
486489
It is the attachment that can be used as a pull up/chin up bar, a push up bar, or foot hold when doing inclined sit ups or crunches. You can attach it at the top or bottom of the machine depending on which exercises you want to use it for.
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As someone who has been training for nearly 35 yrs ., I have use d all levels of fitness equipment. Commercial and home gym. I bought thi bench for my personal home gym when I decided to stop going to a local gym. It is simple , but well made. I have found the unit to perform well for me and my son. I hope this helps.
1556449
You do hang between the bars when doing chin ups. I'm pretty broad and can fit just fine though.
61613
I think so, unless you can put the band high enough like in the video. I was unable to do at my place. I love using the chin up assist. The great thing about it is that it is adjustable to your needs. So you can start out really using it and gradually loosen it so it is only "helping" you do them on your own.
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You'd have to call them and ask. I've thought of it myself when I bought it, and it has holes for a second one, at least mine does. I was going to see if they'd send a new chin up bar if I claimed the one I had was warped, but after I got it I didn't find it necessary, and the one that's there I occasionally bang my head on when racking and unracking a squat, so it'd be an issue every time you got into the rack even for average height. The overall structure of the unit is pretty good without an extra chin up bar. I've had 500lbs racked without problem, and I've also done dips with my 330lb body on it by placing two barbells across the safety pins with no complaints, I've also turned the existing chin bar there into an adjustable lat/ab/tricept pull down cable machine by attaching pulleys to it. No complaints whatsoever. As long as you dont do plank pullup side twists with the bar, which would be hard to do with the rack, it will hold.
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Yes. I have another one from another company and it's wider too. Great product. Great price. My other unit cost over $300. Pull ups and push ups are the way... dude. They'll change your life. Went for my annual physical. I'm 60. My MD at my annual physical was blown away by how I looked. He thought I was a gym rat. Nothing sucks in your stomach like pull ups. Just do 20-30 of each every day morning and evening. Go figure.
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It's a good machine for both abs, chest and some home workouts. However, ou have to be consistent and it can sometimes be uncomfortable. For the price I would definitely recommend it. However, unless you buy a new one or go to Craigslist / Ebay you will not find parts anywhere.
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This is MADE for beginners to start working on their technique and gaining strength so that they can work up to doing unassisted pull/chin ups, eventually. Depending on how much assistance you will need, you may want to also order stronger bands to help at the beginning. Good luck.
818097
I use them for weight lifting and weight machines and they provide a lot of padding without being lumpy or awkward. I think they would do the same for pull ups.
321750
If you substitute something in the pull ups place you will still get one heck of a workout. And if you do push ups instead I feel you are basically muscles so not much of a impact on the results.
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Steve, this is a great machine but shop around for the lat pull down add-on. There are much cheaper options out there. This machine with add-on is amazing for a home gym. I'm 6'1" and can do any/every exercise possible.
1846325
Yeah the vertical post only locks holds the weight up...doesn't help you pull it up if you're screwed from putting up too much weight.Same as bench pressing, if you have no spotter, don't put more weight than you know you can put up...This is a good solid machine though. Same design as one you could find at any gym. The gym machines don't have saftey mechanisms either.Good luck....don't put on more weight than you can handle hahah! Anytime you work out alone that is a major rule to follow...
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Much less features/functionality with the unit you are comparing the Evergain to. I've had at least 5 kinds of units over the past 20 years and the Evergain), for the same (virtual) money is by far the best ever... even if all you use it for is as a simple Chi Exerciser (like the Vitalizer USJ106). It's heavy so it doesn't bounce, has adjustable speeds, superior controls and several other features not ordinarily found on these (original-type) Chi Machines. The Evergain is "The Best Chi Machine" I've experienced. Hope this helps...
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I think the XM-7629 is definitely better and the top rollers do not get in the way at all (they are no longer than the top of the bench). The 7629 can be used for decline sit-ups or back hyper extensions, you can use the pads to do preacher curls, and the seat is not so wide. I found the wider seat uncomfortable and the added accessories of the 7604 do not provide enough value to me to make me lose the other benefits of the 7629. I definitely recommend the 7629, I have had it for a couple years now and I love it, there are no better benches under $500 that I have found.
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I don't know. I didn't check on any of the details for the chin-up bar being how I'm substituting it with resistance bands. Sorry.
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If used properly, this machine works both upper and lower in a cardio fashion. The combination of the incline and the adjustable resistance cylinder does a nice job keeping your heart rate up as well as working up a sweat if you work out for at least 20 minutes. This machine will tone muscles but not build them like weights will in my opinion. Like I said, its great for a cardio workout.