Do I need to punch a hole on the wall & what's the difference the extreme edition has? the wall is not totally made of wood, so my friend is afraid of the wall might not be able to hold the bar if it requires a hole.I also saw a $29.99 Iron Gym Workout Bar. Are there any differences between these two? Do I need to punch a hole on the wall & what's the difference the extreme edition has? the wall is not totally made of wood, so my friend is afraid of the wall might not be able to hold the... » Read More Do I need to punch a hole on the wall & what's the difference the extreme edition has? the wall is not totally made of wood, so my friend is afraid of the wall might not be able to hold the bar if it requires a hole.I also saw a $29.99 Iron Gym Workout Bar. Are there any differences between these two? « Show Less
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I had got the product and it doesn't need holes to be installed. but when I saw my friend's door frame I knew that this product would hurt the frame a lot. the frame will be broken in a long term. but if you don't mind, it would still work alright.
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Are you talking about the molding or trim around the door possibly being damaged or the actual top of the door frame snapping?
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I prefer the curled bar because that is what I was used to when I went to the gym. The straight bars I used to use to bench press but for curling I think these are better. I don't know as far as effectiveness if there is much of a difference.
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I contacted Iron Gym Customer Support via their 800 number. They said that they don't sell the foam grips. They offerred to sell me the entire bar for $9.99 plus $14.99 shipping. I did find some grips online at http://cart.easyeffort.com/index.php?main_page=index
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I only have this model, and don't know what the difference is, but my daughter-in-law keeps taking it away from me because she thinks it's fun to work with. She's typical; not weak, but certainly not an athlete. I think if you have normal strength you'll be fine.
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I would also like to know the total width of the bar. My only suitable doorways are bound by walls on either side, so anything wider than 35" won't work. I found this out when my Xmas gift of an Iron Gym bar would not fit. Why is this info not part of the basic description? Thanks, Nick.
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Yep, that's the whole thing. I've actually ordered two kits at different times. One for me and one for a friend (at a later date). One came with just the videos and the other came with the videos and the plastic push up bars. The push up supports were not comfortable so I never used them. But overall, I still think the videos are a great value and a wonderful supplement to my martial arts training. Some additional exercises with some weights and you really do have a great work out. I also like the home videos by Zuzka Light. Take a look. She's in great shape.
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The box I received didn't have the right bolts for a concrete wall. The part you workout is great but I would strongly advise to get a stronger bolt for masonry from you local home improvement store. Also ensure how much weight the bolt is made to endure orit might break under a workout load. I hoe that helps you.
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Also you may want to consider a fighting knife or knives. Easier to handle and you have a better chance of NOT getting it stuck in a wall. Lol
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I used a drill slowly so it wouldn't damage the wood but you can use a screwdriver too. It could take more time and it might make your wrist hurt after a while. You also need a hammer to nail the back wall. Overall, it wasn't difgicult at all. It may be a bit heavy to place the pieces together but i was so excited to finish that I went for it by myself. If you have an extra hand that would be nice but not necessary.
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100% better.The balance is what is great as oppose to the straight bar.Also the initial lift will help strengthen your back and legs and all of it.Just need to start light and gradually move up in weight.Remember the bar weighs 56lbs.Hope this helps.
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Hi Mike. Yes, I mounted this unit to the finished walls in my house. First, to answer your question, there is no damage to the drywall associated with the installation. The 4 holes you drill are hidden behind the mounting plates. However, the unit is pretty close to the wall, and I've had some...minor yet unexpected issues from use. First is that it's easy for your feet to strike the wall when doing pull-ups. Once you start exerting yourself, it's easy for your feet to swing around a bit. Avoid wearing shoes and this shouldn't be an issue. Secondly, I've noticed that over time, there are some stains on the wall that I can only assume are coming from sweat or saliva when I'm grunting out the final reps. As for installation, I have a couple tips that I uncovered while installing mine. First, find the center of just one stud. I use a stud finder, but then used a 1/64" drill bit to drill to the left and right, so when I was off the stud on each side, I could split the difference and be sure I was in the exact center. This unit mounts with large lag screws, and if you are not in the middle it could break out during use...anyway, then what you want to do is mount this first unit to the wall, but only tighten up the lag screw just unit the unit holds itself on the wall. Then, mount the pull-up cross bar to the wall mount, just getting it slightly snug. Then, place the second wall mount up and bolt the cross bar to it, finger tight. Using a level, parallel the mounting plates and mark your holes. This is important because there is very little play between the cross bar and the mounts; if you are off by even a little bit, the bolts won't drop into place. By having the cross bar in place and finger tight before you drill your second set of holes solves this. Oh, one last thing. The foam grips are comfortable, but don't hold up well at all if you are using gloves. Be prepared to buy some rubberized grip tape within a few months. All in all, this is a very solid unit for the price, and I'd buy one again. Best, Bill.
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The 46 inch wide bar sits 30 inches from the wall so that you are not limited by the wall when doing a pull up, Kip, ring dips, etc. This information was available in the description when I purchased this item. For what it's worth, this thing is stout. Everyone that sees it asks where I got it. Great Product for the money in my opinion!
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The hex bar was not wrapped in cardboard inside the shipping cardboard box. There were little pieces on the ends of the bars but they looked like they got dislodged during shipping. Both ends of the bar had punched holes in the shipping box. Even then, there were only some minor scratches on the very end of the weight plate sections of the bar. That's the condition the box was in when I got it. I'm still really happy with the bar. I hope that answers your question. Let me know if you have any others
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I wanted to accomplish the very same thing when installing the bar. However, the way that doors are framed, the bar would be off-center. The pull up bar would be more or less perpendicular with the door jamb. I thought it would be awkward, so I went ahead and installed it on my garage wall. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was far enough away from the wall for my liking. You could also turn facing away from the mounting hardware to accommodate leg swing. Otherwise, the construction of this product is very solid and I am very happy with my purchase.
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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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Let me say as someone who has need of a grab bar. The grab bar can only be as strong as the structure it is attached to. When installing a grab bar on any surface less than 7/8 inch wood should be attached with mounting screws into the wall stud to assure a secure installation. Keep in mind a poor installation of any grab bar could result in a very serious accident.
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I, too, have the same question as Joshia -- is it just one 25-pound adjustable dumbbell or or a 50-pound set of two? The price of $83.99 is unbeatable for a set. I thought about getting the powerblock sport 2.4 but it is too pricey. If I order it via Amazon, I WILL get a pair, right?