Does the Portable Pull-up Bar work the same muscles as doing a normal pull-up?
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The Protable Pull up Bar works the same muscles,but in a much easier manner.
927793
Not quite the same amount of abs pull, but pretty close. It's a great item.
927794
being on an incline means you don't pull your entire body weight which many can't do but the reduced amount of weight means you get to do more reps. That said, I think it still works large muscle groups on your back.
1848609
The bar is able to swivel left and right...up and down with this apparatus. Just make sure that the apparatus is fastened securely to an anchor point. I am not sure how you plan to exercise with it but I believe that it will work for what you want. I just use the up and down rowing motion. If you are doing land mines, it will work. I hope this answers your question.
420697
Haha, you need to do assisted pullups...haha. My sister uses this and she doesn't even do that.
734427
No, it is not meant for pull-ups or chin-ups. This bar is meant to be connected to a cable machine and used for bicep curls, tricep curls, rows, etc.
577057
I have the total gym XLI and the press up bars are too wide, my opinion the standard bar is better quality, not sure if you know the pull up bar fits the bottom of the main frame and does all you need and cheaper, and better, hope this helps Regards RobertRobert
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Yes. Its better for your back. You also can lift more weight with a shrug bar.
553662
Yes, absolutely, it is a fitness device for all ages and it is the strongest pullup bar available. We use thicker steel than any other pull-up bars and have plugnplay attachments for aerial yoga, boxing, and air fitness with our patent pending straps that allow you to run in the air.
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It will definitely be easier on the lower back, but from articles I've read and researched, it will not involve the hamstrings to as high of a degree. You could add other exercises to keep the hamstrings exercised thoroughly. Google "straight bar vs hex bar benefits" and you will find a slew of information.
61614
So much better. I don't feel like you have to work nearly as hard to use the resistance bands to do pull ups.
858925
I'm a personal trainer and in my opinion, this bar works your core mostly and not the legs or rear. There is a great emphasis on trunk stabilization. Depending on your goals, the lower body can increase endurance by using the bar if you hold a position; (a lunge for example) while using the bar. But I wouldn't expect significant changes in muscle growth or fat loss in the lower body by using this tool. Hope this helps.
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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.
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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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i would say YES it has the squat bar and the lower pulleys to use along with the straps- you would use the same straps for the squat as you would for the pull down lat part of the bowflex-- it all works and i am still happy with mine- i use it everyother day-and my son uses it when he comes home from college- and he pushes the hec out of it--
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I would say it does not really compare to pull-ups or push-ups. You can incorporate more arm usage if you are very fit and able to reach more as you roll forward. I think it is more effective than traditional crunches, especially for the obliques and lower abdominal muscles. It is somewhat similar to planks, an exercise in which you use your body weight.
469927
Absolutely! Just drape an end over your pull-up bar, pull the other end through, and you're good to go.
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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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You can use it, but you will have to use the 'assist' to tilt your body at more of an angle. So you would be keeping your legs straight and body straight but your body will be at more of a 45° angle. The only problem I see with this is that you are not working the same muscles. I guess you could put it on your ankle, make it really tight and keep your knees bent during the pull up. You would use your leg muscles a bit to properly benefit from the assist. As I have never tried this I do not know how it would work.Hope this helps.