The commercial shows the straps attached to an overhead bar, not a door. Will I lose effectiveness only using a door?
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I only use the door and don't see where that looses any effectiveness. Honestly I don't know anyone who uses it on a bar although I think there are some great things that could be done using a bar or attaching it even to a tree limb or a bar in a playground.
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I don't think so. The door keeps it very sturdy. However, if you're tall, there isn't always very much space between you and the door on certain exercises.
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I wrap them up by myself. You just need to have the technique to wrap them up around the bar. straps don't need to be super tightly wrapped
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Definitely! You'll need to attached the bar low enough on your doorway so you don't hit your nose on the doorframe.
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No. The bar simply keeps the operable door panel from sliding open (keeps door from sliding down the track).
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Hi,The bar/beam needs to be long enough to allow straps to be spaced just wider than your shoulders on the bar. We used two bars (one for each strap) spaced the width of the users shoulders. This allowed the rings to rest in the desired orientation. Also have straps as long as possible to keep angle of straps as small as possible.
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Hello Rowena, The Anchor Strap has a Tube sewn in. All you have to do is lay the strap over the door with the tube on the other side of the door, close the door and you are ready. The enclosed instructions will show you how to do it - it really is very simple. Amazon does not let me attach a picture to this answer, but here is a link that shows it (http://www.woss.com/military-1in-brown-trainer/). I hope Amazon will not filter it out. As with all door anchors, they lay on the top of the door, so although they rub a little it should not mess up your door so that you can see it. When working out you should pull the door "shut" (into the door frame). If this does not work in your house simply slide the door anchor all the way into the corner over the hinge. This is also a very strong anchor point. Should you have additional questions please always feel free to call us at 925-301-8044. If Amazon filters the phone number just go to WOSS.com and go to the "Contact Us" page. With best regards, Wolfgang WOSS Enterprises
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I would recommend you buying another set of door anchor as the the one that comes with this kit does not disperse the load on the door well. For light exercises it is fine but when you go heavy on lats it does not spread the load across the door frame as well as door anchors with a bigger cushion. Look up GoFit door anchor or Ripcords Resistance anchor and buy a set of 2 from those. They are much better on the door frame.
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That depends on how low your chin up bar is, and how it is attached. I would say if it's a doorway style then no. Mine is hanging from a center support in my garage, and even then I had to wrap it around twice to bring it up to a level that was high enough to work on. If your chin up bar is resting on the doorway molding that doesn't seem safe to me. You can put it on a shut door, but this will limit your ability to make the exercises more difficult. You can always wrap it around a tree branch.
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Tristeno, the answer is no. These GoFit Gravity Straps aren't the same as the TRX or the ones they sell @ Sports Authority. They are meant for the indoors or where you can fit them between a door frame and door. Although, if you are good @ improvising, you can probably add a D-clip, so you can utilize them outdoors - I haven't tried this, but I'm pretty sure it can be done. The plus side is that it's inexpensive and simple. Hope this helps! ---Dan
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My concern for you would be the method of pull up bar attachment. If it isn't bolted into a structure (i.e. a temporary doorjamb model), there is a potential risk for unseating the bar. I believe a pull bar is designed for weight to be pulling *down* only. The WOSS strap can be attached to a pipe/pole, but the force will be at an angle which has the risk of unseating a "temporary" bar (maybe a low risk). Anyone else have more background on this question?I have had no problem attaching it to a closed door.-e
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we stop the straps from making noise by twisting them aroud themselves and tying them down so there is no slack. we have a roof rack so we didn't have a gap in the door. hope this heps
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Ive never used it that way but it could be used for suspension training the webbing is very strong i would say its as strong as my 1,500 lb ratchet straps bodylastics products are very strong i dont know if its versatile enough to do all the suspension training and like the other person said it would matter if your door could handle the stress i hope my answer helps
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I also have a pull up bar on my door frame. I find it easy to place the dip attachment on the pull bar frame, no problem at all at my home. The only challenge is that when you don't want the dip attachment connected, it is rather large and it takes up space when trying to store it in your bedroom or non gym room.
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The carrier will work perfectly attaching to the cross bars. Several of the other answers indicate running the straps through the van or using the car clips. If your van has sliding doors the straps running through the doors (and the car clips) WILL NOT work as they will interfere with the van door closing.
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As far as I can tell, the Equalizer has the height adjustments on the straps near the handles (so the buckles can potentially rub on your arms during push ups etc), while the Elite has the adjustments at the top. I have the Equalizer and use it on an outside door with a window. I would guess that using it successfully with a hollow door would depend on your weight.
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Any system will work. All you need is a sturdy bar or beam or pipe or anything similar that will safety hold you weight. You fit the straps around it and off you go.
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We installed on a door that swings inside. Not sure why you would need to install outside.