Im trying to find a gymnastics bar but i cant afford one is this sturdy enough to do flip kind of things with this?
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I would say no. It isn't tall enough to hang from or do anything gymnastics like. The legs aren't long enough and it would tip over if you put too much weight sideways on it. It's more for stretching and keeping balance. It's nice though : ) Currently using it for some workout videos.
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I use it on a deep pile carpet and it stays sturdy for all exercises, however if I "kip" during a pullup to leverage momentum, it will rotate a bit toward me. Not enough to tip, but disconcerting enough. If you're on a deep pile carpet I'd recommend not flopping around too much on the bar.
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yes it is stable enough to do tricep dips. i'm 5'10" 162lbs and i use it all the time to do dumbbell press, seated dumbbell rows, etc. you won't fall off unless you're unbalanced.
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yes. Make sure its anchored in deep and into a stud though. The trim keeps it from sliding down and most of the weight , once you actually hang, is transferred into the rubber covered bar. If you move around or bounce though that trim becomes necessary. I'm about 280 and i can flop around on this thing. The holds twist and break long before the little piece of wood trim does.
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I use it inside and outside. It is very sturdy - I use it for a stool and it flips right over and I can get up and down with it with no problems - it's great!
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Yes. I didn't fully expand it to test it out, and I'm not sure how sturdy it will be fully extended. It helps that the bar is in two sections, though, and that each section expands, so that should help with durability. I don't think it'll snap or anything, but it may warp over time with a heavier backdrop especially when fully extended.
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All I can say is don't expect to have maximum mobility with this cage; the price is definitely for a budget home gym. You can maybe take a half step back before the bar could potentially fall out of the catching-range. Personally, I face away from the rack instead of towards it - making it feel more "open".
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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.
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I use it for my laundry stuff and it is stationary. I'm not sure I'd trust it to be sturdy enough for what you want to use it for.
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Hi I bought the flip stand 2 & the piece is very nice for its priceIt is compacted light weight, with many adjustable angels & can be easily fit at your bagI think this piece for this price worths money & Worth's buying
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Nope - this is pretty sturdy. I use it as a platform for paperwork next to the standup desk i bought that holds 2 mojitos & a keyboard.
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I believe the rail is strong enough to hold the weight, but if that kind of weight is used to perform flips...the stability might be in question...not the strength of the rail. The rail is solid, in my opinion. I use this unit to teach 2 year old children through 10 year old children and many times I personally perform a move on it to show how it's done. I'm around 140 lbs and have no problem with doing the action.
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Hello, Todd! This bar is really light, and even when used as a ballet barre, one has to be aware of its propensity to tip over. I use 10-pound sandbags on the bottom supports, and it will still tip if I'm not really careful. So, I would have to say the answer to your question is no.
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I have not tried it, but my instinct tells me may not be a good idea. I am sure that weight has a lot to do with it weigh 240 so momentum swings are going to cause a much greater possibility for the bar to move than someone weight much less. I hope this helps.
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My daughter is 6 and competesLevel 2. It never even wiggles with the skills she practices. She has older friends who play and flip on it and it is solid even with older girls. Maybe on harder dismounts I could see where it could possibly wiggle, but the legs on the base are so long it seems impossible to tip. The bar is great! Highly recommend it! Hope this helps!
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Not at all...it's very stable! I've had 2 and 3 medium children ( 7-9 year olds) at a time paying on it counterbalancing at various distances from the center along the bar, teens and children, adults...It has never so much as lifted in the center. No tipping whatsoever. And, while it is drilled so you could bolt it down if you choose,I do no thave it bolted...this thing is sturdy.
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I bought it for my 9 year old daughter to practice her gymnastic routines. My 12 year old daughter uses it as well. It is well built as I have to admit I have been on it and I am 6' 2" and over 200 lbs. I think it is a great investment for anyone doing gymnastics or cheer.