what moves can be done to replace needing a pull- up bar. i want to purchase the program but do not want to buy a bar. necessary or not?
250131
They did have other options. If I recall it was using bands. Having one of those circular stretchy wide bands and some bands with handles are used.
250132
You can use the dumbells or resistance bands. He shows both types of exercises.
321749
I do have a house with the room. I have a pull up bar. I personally hate pull ups so I don't do them. When it's time for pull ups I just do more push ups instead. I am not an expert but I don't think it would significantly impact results as long as during that time you are still doing something. Also it's not every tape that you have to do pull ups any way. Only like maybe 2 of the DVDs have a pull up section. There's not one DVD that is ONLY pull ups. Every DVD has a variation of things your going to be doing.
1338170
I also have a pull up bar on my door frame. I find it easy to place the dip attachment on the pull bar frame, no problem at all at my home. The only challenge is that when you don't want the dip attachment connected, it is rather large and it takes up space when trying to store it in your bedroom or non gym room.
2046759
This is great for beginners. I was unable to do a pull-up unassisted and can now do do it. The strap adjusts so you can use less and less "assistance" (or resistance) as you progress.
634297
Yes, there is a pull-up bar in the front, but it is a bit low for me. This is an excellent rack though and I have used it constantly for several years.
1494935
Better with kettlebells than pull ups for me. I found them too slick for the bar for kipping pull ups:-)
440880
The bar does come out a fair amount, but there are handles that come out to enable push-ups. These might get in the way depending on what kind of movements you are going to do.
1945186
K Davis is asking how to replace the Pilates toe bar with a squat PLATFORM instead. I too am looking for this answer as an option for those who want a full platform, not just a "bar"...Hope someone else knows since some of us need support for doing squats and THAT requires a solid PLATFORM, not some "TOE bar".. I am considering making a platform out of plywood with padding and simply placing it up against the useless Pilates toe bar?
97340
I believe I used a wrench to pull it up around the bar.... There might be a you tube video about it.
1485088
It does require weights(I have a set of 3lbs and up), a yoga mat, pull up bar and bands. You can do the work outs without all that I mentioned. You would just modify the workouts. For example- I did not get the pull up bar yet and I just do push ups when the DVD calls for using the bar.
1393789
Just buy a door frame pull-up bar and hook to it!! Gold's Gym bar is $13 at Walmart.
1016702
Yes, if you are mounting into a concrete slab wall and use larger anchor bolts. This will require drilling slightly larger holes into the brackets. I have a 100 pound bag on my mount and can do pull ups on the bar but I don't use the mount for pull ups.
1134328
Actually the grab bar has not been installed so I can not give you an answer. Sorry.
1303299
You don't necessarily need a bar, but works best. You can use a sturdy tall object, like I used a back of a chair. I just wasn't impressed with the workout, but maybe because if I had the correct height of a bar it would have worked better. I just went back to using my Jackie warner DVd's. I saw better results with them.
131823
Hey there guy I purchased this rack last summer. It already has a chin up bar built in. Its the top crossbar. It has knurling on it to grab on for grip. Solid as hell! Go for it!
82474
No, it is not necessary. It will help build up your arms but I am a senior and not worried about that. I use the bars for only 3% of my exercise. The other 97% I am reading while I work my legs for an hour. I like it all. Good Luck to you.
305596
You can. When you receive the item, you'll have to assemble it, but if you don't want to use the board, you don't have to. If you are using it for a pull up bar only, might be cheaper to get a different item.