Overhead Press Question. Is it possible to hook up the hooks outside so I can perform Overhead Press. I don't want to try it if no one has tried it?
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The hooks? Do you mean what holds the bar? I do overhead press all the time on the outside of the cage
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Absolutely. They work on all sides of the rack. I would make sure you have plates on the floor plate storage before putting the weighted barbell up high at OHP height for a counterbalance, but beyond that you're set. I love my Titan, it's a great deal and a fantastic piece of equipment.
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Yes. The J Hooks can hook to the inside and outside, so if you are doing standing press, unless you are shorter than probably 5'8" you will need to hook them up on the outside.
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Not for me when it comes to curls. They only make it awkward to do bench and incline bench presses until you have them filled up with weight. I like to heave them up from my knee when I lay back on the bench. It's hard to do that when there is a few inches of threaded rod sticking out.
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I think so providing you don't have overhead obstructions such as eves, etc. If I remember right there are videos on the net showing various intallations. Check 'em out.
765483
Yes you make Hook from those. be sure that you make a strong hook because they might be straightened . On of our balls dropped, so far nothing happened to others. It took us 4 hours to assemble, wish you luck.
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That is an important question but I do not know, I cannot find this information. How and where you are positioned over the board while working out would make a big difference on what muscles you are working on. If you are high up on the board, you would be working on different muscles than if you were positioned lower down. Hopefully someone else can answer this? Edit 3/6/2015...Wow, still no answers, it looks like no one knows, not even the manufacturer!
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I think you could actually make some, I have been thinking about it myself. I was on the total gym website and I like the new handles they have as well. I also like the foot bar they have which is taller than the thing that comes with the total body works. I showed it to my husband and he is going to make me a similar one, seems pretty simple if you can weld or bend metal tubing. It would be nice if they offer accessories like that, but I think for now it would be pretty easy to make your own.
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I suppose you could, but I don't think it would be as easy to use, e.g. to open it. So far I have not used the handle attachments; i use only the swing itself and the rigging seems safe. I put a gym pad under my swing to soften a fall, just in case.
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Good morning, Denise. Yes, you will need to purchase additional hardware to use outdoors. I would suggest a strong piece of rope and a S-hook for hanging, or you can purchase our HearthSong Stand sold separately. I hope you find this information helpful. Adreanna, HearthSong Customer Service
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Front side facing u, pull hook very hard for the first time, once open on rightside it should drop open. Hope this works for u. Let me know.
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I exchanged emails with them a few years ago about its weight capacity. They said they had dropped 1200 lbs on the spotters and hooks and it didn't budge (I still have the old email). I don't know if it would endure that beat for long or anything would for that matter. I certainly wouldn't drop that kind of load on the front hooks outside the rack without having it bolted on the floor! You could tip the rack. Also the dip bars are rated at 250 lbs a piece.
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There are 80 1/2 inches from the floor to the bottom of the top support, so I guess it depends on how long your arms are and whether you use a narrow grip or medium to wide grip. I am 6'1" and do both seated and standing overhead presses. If I used a narrow grip I could not do standing presses.
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You could do it with 1 hook. You just need to wrap the chain so it doesn't slide up the post when you are lifting. Use the hook to loop over the lifting part of the jack and attach to the other end of the chain
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Hi Jeff, You know I bought the shed several years ago to house extra books I had around the house. The last time I was out there in the shed was about 6 months ago, and I am fairly certain there are no interior hooks and hangers. The reason I say this is I have several rows of books stacked in the shed up to the top, and that wasn't going to happen if there were hooks and hangars in the shed. Otherwise, good shed. Good luck!
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I have the same problem, I have a pullup bar that stands on the floor. The band still worked for me pretty well. What I had to do is bend my legs and the band rides down my thigh as I start the pullup but then as I straighten my legs the pressure comes off the thigh. It was quite awkward at first, but I got used to the motion and now I don't even notice it. They key to this is where you situation the band on the chinup bar. For example, on a wide grip chinup you need to situation the band just INSIDE your hand on the side that you're putting your foot into on the support strap. That way the strap won't cross your body or run outside your leg making it harder to bend your knees. Long story short, you can make it work, and in my opinion it is worth using the product. I've seen huge gains with it. Cheers. Ben.
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I haven't used these poles indoors, but the metal bars connecting the poles are FLAT, so I would think that taping would be very doable. Also, each pole has a movable support & that's all I've used outdoors. I haven't had to "anchor" them at all.
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I just picked up the weights and tried 3 different tricep extensions. First, bent over kickbacks. If you only use the lowest 4lb setting, it is as wide as a stick (it's only the bar) so it doesn't graze at all. The next step up is 10lbs which starts to add the plates. You'll find one side is shorter than the other, so it is possible to keep them close to your side, but the balance will be slightly off. However, I have to say even holding it normally and trying to stay strict in form, I don't have a lot of problems. You may notice it slightly grazing your thigh. Second exercise, overhead one-hand tricep extension. I didn't have a lot of problems. Third exercise, two-hand overhead tricep extension. You are able to hold the end of the handle instead of holding your hands against the plates. Didn't seem to be a problem for me. Also, I guess I should mention for P90x I do lying tricep extensions with these. All in all, I would say you could do tricep extensions fine unless you are super picky about them hitting your leg. I'd almost keep in mind more that the weight increments are 4, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc. If I was only concerned about triceps, I might want a 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17/20 setup concentrating on better form. Just saying.
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Hook open. I will swing on mine like a nimbly little spider with no problem, it works well and looks neat. Hope this helps.