Does the bar loosen up and spin easier once it's used a little. I wanted it mainly for snatch &amp; clean &amp; jerk training.
1645511
It is broken in rather well.. we use this bar weekly for snatches, cleans, jerks and presses.. We've got three of these bars and they get tons of crossfit use and abuse.. They hold up extremely well. Couldn't be more happier with these bars.
1726281
Yes. It "lifts" / pulls strongly, and it has a beater bar. It does a good job.
1214942
Get the Elite version of this bar--it comes with a crossbar that keeps the pull-up bar stable. If u have that version but want to stabilize it more, use a couple 40+ lb dumb bells on the bottom bars to weigh it down. Works great for me and I'm a 220 pound 6'2" dude.
2236616
I only use it at less than half its full strength. It hurts at higher speeds so I believe that it will serve you well. What amazes me is how little time it takes to unravel tense muscles.
7050
I find that the knurling on the handles is actually very good. It's much rougher than the knurling on my barbell, which surprised me. A couple of reviewers actually said it was too rough. Overall, feeling like my grip was slipping has never been an issue.
1079723
I have not tried to lift 1500 pounds lol. This bar is very sturdy, much more for powerlifting than olympic lifting. With the olympic lifts it does the job. The spin on the bar is good(better if you lubricate the bearing with 3 in 1 oil). Not a lot of whip as you would see in the $300+ bars. Overall it does the job and a fair price.
1854725
YES, is excellent for hip thrusts, not too big, not too small and will not slice across the bar. Comfortable enough to not feel the bar on hips or legs, obviously you NEED to HOLD the bar and place all perfectly in the middle(pad on bar and you under the pad)
1099266
It actually works better with the thick chin up bars. They have a better grip. I love this boots, everybody at the gym asksme where i got them and its the best workout tool to get ripped and easy on your back. Love love love this boots and very strong. I got yhem about 3 years ago and they are the best. Hope this helps.
1642109
Yes when it came down to using them I had to drop down a little in weight do to my body activating different muscles I've haven't really used for stability, bench pressing with them are must!! Over all they've worked very well with any type of bars but I've have best success with barbells and dumbbells. The Gripz are made from pretty durable rubber. I won't recommend using during deadlifts. Also when it came to using easy-curl bars it's a awkward grip I'm not to comfortable with. I personally have not used anything else for forearm strengthening. But I can recommend the manta ray for helping out squats and lunges. Hopes this May help out. Yes when it came down to using them I had to drop down a little in weight do to my body activating different muscles I've haven't really used for stability, bench pressing with them are must!! Over all they've worked very well with any type of bars but I've have best success with barbells and dumbbells. The Gripz are made from pretty durable rubber. I won't recommend using during deadlifts. Also when it came to using easy-curl bars it's a awkward grip I'm not to comfortable with. I personally have not used anything else for forearm strengthening. But I can recommend the manta ray for... » Read More Yes when it came down to using them I had to drop down a little in weight do to my body activating different muscles I've haven't really used for stability, bench pressing with them are must!! Over all they've worked very well with any type of bars but I've have best success with barbells and dumbbells. The Gripz are made from pretty durable rubber. I won't recommend using during deadlifts. Also when it came to using easy-curl bars it's a awkward grip I'm not to comfortable with. I personally have not used anything else for forearm strengthening. But I can recommend the manta ray for helping out squats and lunges. Hopes this May help out. « Show Less
1403292
It's very sturdy, but free standing so its built for balanced exercise. Your center of gravity needs to be controlled which is the purpose. I do leg work mostly but even do pull ups directly under the bar. Its very versatile, and adjustable for even more uses. Can't go wrong if u know the basics.
273786
Not at all! Before putting up the Gorilla Gym my husband had a pull-up bar in the same location and it would move a little as he used it and it rubbed a small amount of paint off in that location. The Gorilla Gym doesn't seem to move at all and, so far, it hasn't seem to do any damage at all! I really like it a lot. The only problem is finding a doorway where the kids can swing as high as they want and then making sure that nobody is running near them when they are swinging. We have three small kids, but so far no injuries and no damage :)
577057
I have the total gym XLI and the press up bars are too wide, my opinion the standard bar is better quality, not sure if you know the pull up bar fits the bottom of the main frame and does all you need and cheaper, and better, hope this helps Regards RobertRobert
178487
Yes, I believe I did. The squat rack is nicely built and extremely sturdy and durable. The pull up bars are heavily padded----with a strong material not like those other pull up bars that fall apart with a few weeks of use.It also has many safety features as well as j-hooks for you to rest the bar. I loved the lat attachment which you have to purchase separately. It's a very convenient way to work arms, back and even abs.I hope I answered your question.Take care
571319
Sorry if I didn't know the proper name for the 'BAR' you replace the rebounder board with. When doing reps of excersices. Maybe Miss Cracovia should of spoke up before 4 weeks going by!
2077348
Personally, I don`t feel very stable while working out on this twist model, I`d rather have the classic model. I also found that my sports shoes were slipping too, couldn`t clutch onto the surface. For this reason I`ll sell it and get the old model that I had before. I work out regularly in a gym but I bought this appliance because I don`t have time to go the guy as much as I`d like since I can take my kids with me.
1656043
Turning one part of the bar while holding the other will EXTEND the bar and turning in the OPPOSITE direction will REDUCE the bar. The manufacturer figured that each person would have to adjust by extending and reducing until they found the right tension for their particular need. Hope this helps?
2110596
The handlebar's are secured by 2 bolts so they don't twist. They do move just slightly but it not a problem during the workout. Very stable and secure.