Could the bar be used for a horizontal in gymnastics? she only weighs 60#
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If that involves swinging from it, no. Its basically good for warming up, plies, stretches etc.
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yes this is a 45lb bar (20kg). I would not buy it though.... rusty and not good for anything but squat and bench. I replaced it with a Rogue bar.
1020434
Max is 300lbs so combine your weight and whatever the amount you're putting on the bar.
599739
Todd, I was able to contact the Total Gym Store yesterday. They advised that the bar should not exceed 300 pounds.
1701043
it's a ballet barre for work on technique, it wouldn't be suitable or safe for hanging or bar work in gymnastics
525902
It might depend on the size of the shirt. My husband wears a Large Tall, so we definitely wouldn't be able to. The bar is 29 inches off the floor. Hope that helps.
108183
I would not recommend doing flips on this bar. While sturdy enough to hold about 50 pounds, the flipping motion could cause it to topple. I recommend keeping at least one foot on the ground at all times.
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I have never encountered my grand-daughter doing anything on this bar or mats that is going to endanger her. However, she is very advanced in gymnastics class. Help your loved one to be prepared for any exercise that he/she is going to do. Let him/her go to gymnastics classes and be able to decide if he/she has had enough instruction in order to use the bar and mats safely. Are they safe for the qualified? Yes! Absolutely!
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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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No...it would be too small for someone that height and weight. Their knees would hit the handel bars and idea speed wouldn't likely be possible.
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The bar will work as I also use a 60 inch bar as well, but fair warning, this bench seems to be for a smaller framed person. I have a problem with the pad that you lay on, and also I can't do the bench press comfortably, as my hands are blocked by the bar holders. If you have a wide back as I do, search elsewhere for a better bench. The form I use is tolerable, but not "correct". Any other questions, feel free to ask!
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Hello KHSomething I forgot to mention in my earlier response. The two horizontal bars can be placed at what ever height you desire.Enjoy Winnie
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I would suggest getting the Gymnastics Expandable Junior Training Bar Z-Athletic (17) It can hold more weight and your child can use it longer. If she is 95 lbs, she may only get to use it for another year before she outgrows it. My daughter is 7 and so she has some time. I am sure that I will buy the bar above when she is 10 or 11. Good luck!
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I don't have many but the bar weighs 50 lbs and it can hold upto 750lbs. I think using my limited amount of plates that 4 or 5 plates per side would be easy for it. I have a picture of my plates on @whey2muscle twitter page.
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You can probably rig it to a bar, you'd just have to find something strong enough to hold the straps to the bar with your weight against them. It would probably be cheaper to buy generic gravity straps that are meant for a bar.
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You should be able to do that. However, if you tow something heavy, the bar might get damaged.
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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.