One reviewer states you cannot bend over. Another states they use it on the job lifting etc. Who is correct?
1054915
You can bend over with restriction. Depends on on how high or low it is fastened around your body. The purpose of the brace is to keep your lower back secure. Bending at the knees helps.
53033
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.
21905
ASK Your Doctor. My guess is NO. I have seen inversion 'chairs' that tip you back in a more sitting position with bent knees that may be acceptable to you doctor.
752831
It does bend. Not sure it would work for you but it might. Sorry, I can't be more help.
983986
Yes you can bend the handle with no problem at all. The wood handle also stays cool.
1788750
I would say it is capable of bending to 90 degrees. However, it will take tremendous amount of effort to do so and it will be dangerous
1724899
I hadn't thought about this before, but I went and looked after seeing the question. There is a slight angle to the controls, so a person is able to see controls from above. You do not have to bend or kneel directly in front; just look down. I have had the unit for a few years now, and am really happy with it.
632158
Getting back up from even an upside down position is all about your arm placement & balance. Bear in mind, my husband uses the Teeter religiously & has no problem because he is 5'10" & weighs 175 lbs. I don't know how it would respond with someone with a different body physique. It came with a video & I would highly recommend watching it.
869302
I think so. I have a friend who is about 5'2" and she didn't find it awkward to manipulate. You would really have to give it a try. I'm 5'6-1/2" and my arms were only slightly bent when I used it. They do offer a guarantee.
1846207
Absolutely not! it stays put. I use it at work jumping in and out of the truck with lifting bending twisting doesn't move. I even got one for my mother. Hope This helps.
267135
I'm not entirely sure how to answer your question, but if you mean can you bend your elbow the answer is yes. You have full range of motion. If you're asking will you be in pain or if it will alleviate pain while lifting weights, I don't know as I don't lift weights. I know with the thing the doctor gave me I couldn't bend my elbow. As I said, with this there is no issue with any motion.
492593
i also have a full leg fusion and am unable to bend. this feedback was very helpful. i need to look elsewhere. thanks
2124474
Yes you can bend it. It is quite pliable. Just be careful and do it slowly.
1634403
Its easier on your back and shoulders because your not bending over. This is because your grip is next to you instead of in front of you. Hope this helps.
2136898
Unless over 6'6" I don't see a problem. I am 5'6" and it is too high for some projects but then I do not have to bend over so it is a winner either way.
908587
It is somewhat flexible but I wouldn't bend it 90 degrees. I think it would break or crack.
321748
You should consider substituting another pulling back exercise, such as the (bent over row). If you do that, it shouldn't make a very noticeable difference.