if i cant set these on my lap to peform my chest and shoulder exercises, what stands i can use buy, built or use in my home i alrdy have to set up or?
226538
I don't use any stand for them and have no problems pulling them up onto my lap to do my chest/shoulder/arm sets.... I don't think you will have any problems with them as they are.
226539
I would recommend constructing two small stands out of 2x4's, the design would be exceedingly simple. I haven't found a stand which would make sense for what you're describing, but I would recommend http://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Plate-Rack/dp/B00DNH5Z0W/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top for the plates themselves, if you don't have anything similar already.
226540
Don't get them man, They're really very awkward. (try to imagine how long each bar is. They're both made to hold 100lbs in plates!) 18-20 inches long. If you're used to extending to where the weights almost touch you will dislike them. If you go straight up and down like a robot then I def recommend them. Start buying sold dumbbells one by one. It will be worth the money.
226541
What I do is tilt the dumbbells at about a 45 degree angle so I can set them on my lap. That way the locking mechanism doesn't really dig in in an uncomfortable way. Maybe that'll work for you too?
1319434
Judging from the ones I have, they do look pretty sturdy and I don't think you would have a problem. Plus I think a lot of the moves would work well from your knees, so it wouldn't be your whole body's weight on them. The only concern is that this equipment can put a lot of stress on your shoulders with your weight, so you will have to be careful and not go too deep, definitely do everything from your knees until you build up strength on these motions :)
2072703
It depends on how actively you exercise and how good is your balance. I bought the bars for another model and as yet have not installed them. But If I took it outside and really grabbed some air, may go ahead and install. Otherwise using in a corner or near some furniture is helpful if you need to stabilize. You can always order later if unsure.
1325634
I use mine free standing. That way it is portable. If you choose to secure it a bench would work fine.
1903182
These stands work best by having the V hull rest on them. I'm sure you could make it work but that's not the best way to use these stands.
593345
I searched for some but no luck.Looking now for PA or DJ stands, or maybe an old fashioned tv wall mount rack will work.
272344
Awesome! hmm.. Keep in mind that the base of the stand that would be touching the flat surface is shaped like a "T". I imagine that you're considering using the stand in your lap with the top of the "T" sitting across your thighs and the stem of the "T" sorta under your bum. I just tried this with my crane stand and i find that although the base is fairly stable, the position of my laptop would either be too close or too high no matter how it's adjusted. I also tried flipping the bottom stem the opposite way so, from a profile view, the stand is shaped like a "Z"; in this case it's not very stable because the bottom stem of the "T" is extended out past the couch (might possibly work if you have a couch with a deep seat). Overall, I wouldn't recommend doing this. I can only see this stand as useful if you need your laptop higher than your tabletop or in my case, as a DJ where it elevates my laptop above my mixer case. Maybe you could try searching for a "lap desk" and see if that application might fit your situation better.
1250504
My basic answer to this is "Yes", you can exercise both legs and arms while seated. That is the way I use mine. But I did find that when seated and trying to reach the arm handles the position did not suit me. So I removed the screw in pins that attach the upper arm sections and that allows me to turn the handles so that I can reach them. This was an easy fix. The handles don't fall off. I have contemplated getting little screw type hose clamps to fit over the tubing at the socket for the handles to clamp them in the position I find most comfortable. But it works well with the handles just sitting loose in the pipe. I will say that when sitting and exercising it is difficult for me to see the computer screen. I don't use the built in programs so it doesn't really matter. What I really wish for is a simple screen that would allow me to set the resistance and to clock the time I have spent. Or else count my strides. So that I know how much work I have done. Hope this helps.
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I use it for benches. It really depends on chest size and bench height. When the bar is one the arms, it is just above my chest, so I can't touch to chest unless I set the arms in a lower position...but I want them in case of failure, so would prefer to touch them then go to my chest. I would advise keeping some plates on the plate holders at the bottom, especially if you are going heavy. Even a single 25 on each stand keeps them secure and steady.
165064
Need to buy your own stand but they arent too expensive. I bought one for about $25. Its good quality too
578215
You could theoretically but it would not be great. Better to do that with an iPad. This stand is the worst I have bought. Basically drum hardware on a ridiculous base. Should have been a round flat base not 3 foot poles. It's a major design fail. I ended up just putting mine outside on my terrace to hold my laptop when using a projector outside.
983377
I would recommend the mStand Laptop Stand. I bought both the same day. The Rolodex doesn't prop up evenly. I only like it collapses for traveling.
1619590
I use my laptop desk all of the time with these; however, it rests on my lap. The arms are not too high though and you should be fine.
585750
I use VideoSecu 2 Heavy duty PA DJ Club Adjustable Satellite Speaker Stand MS07B M99. They hold these speakers up well and perfectly maintain the positions I've set. I see no need for larger, heavier, and more expensive speaker stands.
556945
I'd say you need to be standing to use this device. But you'd be surprised how much exercise you can get in 5 or 10 minutes. If you can stand for that length of time a couple of times a day, I think this machine could be very useful.
1690469
Haven't tried that, but this is not a heavy duty item anyway. It works fine, but more in a casual setting or at home. You'd want a pretty beefy stand for anything with a shaky balance. I guess the holder would work though.
1508793
I have only used the rectangular stands (30336). We put the laptop under the stand and the monitors above the stand. The rectangular stands would bounce as you type. The triangular stands may be more stable.