Is this good for beginners. ?? I can't do a pull-up unassisted..
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Yes, it comes with a DVD that explains how based on a university study you can get results. Basically, you do your max reps with the bands. Multiply this number by 75%, then do 75% of you max M-F with rest on the weekends. Each week you will get stronger. After a while you can remove the center band, and then as you get stronger you can go to a lower resistance band. I personally have used this with the suggestion to from 0 wide grip pull-ups and 3 chin-ups to 10 wide grip pull-ups and 11 chin-ups with minimal kipping. Follow the DVD, change to lower resistance as you get stronger, and you'll be fine. I used this while doing Inanity: The Asylum & P90X3 - it works. Yes, it comes with a DVD that explains how based on a university study you can get results. Basically, you do your max reps with the bands. Multiply this number by 75%, then do 75% of you max M-F with rest on the weekends. Each week you will get stronger. After a while you can remove the center band, and then as you get stronger you can go to a lower resistance band. I personally have used this with the suggestion to from 0 wide grip pull-ups and 3 chin-ups to 10 wide grip pull-ups and 11 chin-ups with minimal kipping. Follow the DVD, change to lower resistance as you get stronger, and... » Read More Yes, it comes with a DVD that explains how based on a university study you can get results. Basically, you do your max reps with the bands. Multiply this number by 75%, then do 75% of you max M-F with rest on the weekends. Each week you will get stronger. After a while you can remove the center band, and then as you get stronger you can go to a lower resistance band. I personally have used this with the suggestion to from 0 wide grip pull-ups and 3 chin-ups to 10 wide grip pull-ups and 11 chin-ups with minimal kipping. Follow the DVD, change to lower resistance as you get stronger, and you'll be fine. I used this while doing Inanity: The Asylum & P90X3 - it works. « Show Less
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I would recommend you get to the point of being able to do one, but it may still work. I could only do 1 or 2 when I got it. The bands that come with it gives a lot of resistance so it probably will work.
2046758
Yes, you can adjust it to make it easier and then change it as you improve. It's still a challenge, but it's doable even for beginners.
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.
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This is MADE for beginners to start working on their technique and gaining strength so that they can work up to doing unassisted pull/chin ups, eventually. Depending on how much assistance you will need, you may want to also order stronger bands to help at the beginning. Good luck.
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Yes but consider purchasing a set of stronger cables (see the colors/ weight resistances and get the ones that you think will suffice) since the ones that come with it may or may not be strong enough based on your particular starting level. I bought this for my mom and also got her a set of the yellow cables (I believe 60 x 3 = 180 lb.), and I also got a few more sets (blue, etc) to mix and match with the one I got to use with my clients, so I can add or subtract resistance as their body weights or strength level dictates. Hope this helps!
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Sorry If I led any readers a stray with my last comment. The Body Works has been a good investment for me. After I learned how to use it with the help of my Pilates class, (that's where I got the idea to buy one) and a return email from Weider, I wasn't using it correctly. Price, assembly and using it has been a really good thing for me. People may give up because they don't want to work that hard at gaining strength, endurance, and building muscle. The chart printed on the box shows all the positions it can be used for...... If you can afford the time, money and have the room to set up the "total gym", that's one thing. Try putting the total gym back in the same box, pay the return postage, and then waiting to have the charges reversed from the account you purchased it on. Like most mail or internet orders, they can suck you in and give you one big headache. I am a 74 year young woman and my body is getting younger every day. My Body Works was and is a good health investment. Thank you!
1330849
Depends on what you bolt it into, its made of steel so if you have to worry about breaking that then I don't think you should be worried about doing pullups.
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Not sure what you're asking. Yes, you can do incline pullups with this unit. But your hands will have to be in the neutral position. You cannot have them in either the supinator or pronator position, if that is clear to you. (If you clap your hands, you are holding them in neutral, rather than supinator or pronator position.)
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It might be a good choice for those who are not seriously over weight. It is very hard to pull it up. I don't recommend it to anyone with a huge flappy belly, like mine. I stopped using mine after 2 days. It was waste of my money. :(
696377
The chin up bar nor the dip bars exceed the length of the base. So your body weight does not throw it off balance. I weigh 190 and I attach a 25lb weight to myself and I can do both wide grip and close grip pull-ups. Keep in mind, this machine isn't anchored to the floor. With enough aggressive shaking, it can lose its balance. Hope this helps.
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It would be tough for a beginner. More so if you have no sports or workout background. If you are just out of shape and trying to get back into shape then you can just start out slow and work harder as you become more fit. If you are in decent shape and new to workout videos then it will be a good challenge. I hope that helps:)
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It's perfect for beginners. I was a beginner when I started using it. Just be careful. Use proper technique or you'll throw your back out. It took me about 3 weeks to get fully used to them
782206
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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The Elite pull up bar is strong enough to do pull ups and chin ups, but there is movement in the unit even with the stabilizer bar. I don't think that it would be tall enough or stable enough for rings. Its a great piece of portable equipment but too much movement for rings, I think. Also side poles would interfere with doing rings.
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The pullup tower is over 7 feet high, perhaps just under 7.5 feet. If your ceiling is 7.5 feet then you won't be able to do pullups on this, as your head would go a foot above the height of the bar (nearly 8.5 ft). You can also consider the pullup bar from trapezeriggings.com. It's not as sturdy as this tower, but sturdy enough that you shouldn't worry about it toppling over (I use it with the stabilizer kit). The height is adjustable and it's portable.
616903
I purchased this unit for a friend a while back. I'm not sure, I don't think so. horizontal pullupz doesnt seem possible. The dimensions are in the details.. I have bad feet so I can't stand long, wish I could do let me ups :( ..
808356
This particular machine is probably a bit light. if you start lifting seriously, you will probably outgrow this in a year. I would either get a Bowflex that allows adding rods, or go with free weights.
2280285
Yes. I'm very happy with it. I anchored it to the wall in my garage. Make sure you get it into the wooden studs. I have done pull-ups and kipping muscle ups on it without any problems. I hope you like it.
2179454
Yes---It is very easy to "pick-up" the basic movements. There is a slightly shorter (less expensive) 4' version than the 5' one I purchased that might be worth looking at. Good luck!
307572
Yes, you can do pull ups and chin ups, although the accompanying literature doesn't say to use the bar as a pull up bar itself. But I tried it and it's quite comfortable. Note that you can get your chin ABOVE the bar, but not OVER the bar because the door frame is in the way. You'd bump your nose and bleed on your new hardware. :)
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I'm 138 and using the green one now. I can't do any chin ups or pullups without some kind of assistance. I can do 10-15 with the green one. It's the right set for you, too, I believe.