My husband and I need to move a 380 lb treadmill. How well do the straps work for unevenly distributed loads and large height difference in lifters?
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I would guess pretty well since the straps will support the middle regardless of any difference in height. If you were to take care and position the straps under the heaviest part, I think that it would work well for you. One of the best things about the straps is that you can avoid awkward lifting positions. You may want to buy a "movers dolly" the kind without handles that you could slide the dolly's wheels under it to roll it across floors.
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The straps did not work that well when we tried to move an empty, tall freezer.
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the platforms were the hardest to even out. Mine aren't completely level either, but I ended up having to loosen them up to adjust them and hold them in place as well while tightening. As long as the straps that hold the original base on is tight, you won't need to worry about the half inch, the dumbbells will lock in and hold just fine.
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My step son runs a gym and they use these also and I asked him about the weight limit and he says he has men 350 lbs using them with no problems . He says to Just make sure your anchor is rated for the amount of weight .
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Although I did not move a big refrigerator I did move a couple items close to the 200 pound range. These straps are what you want while moving heavier items. An item like a refrigerator will put too much load on the forearms with the forearm straps.
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The Potlifter could handle the weight, it's the size of the load that might be a problem. Since the lifter is made up of straps, "holding" or attaching it to concrete blocks might present a dangerous problem. If the blocks slipped out of the straps someone would have some really sore toes! Getting the blocks to stay in the lifter would be a real concern for me.
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It works well...the issues is how high is your pull up bar? if you can adjust or easily lower it to about 6 ft, the attachments works fine, plus you can use it on the floor upside down to do push ups and so forth.
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Wow... the inaccurate answers continue to amaze me... I am 6'2" and weigh just 220lbs. I use this pull-up bar all the time in my loft, and it's completely fine and stable. It "wobbles" a negligible amount--but if you can mentally get past that, it simply will not collapse or break. But you MUST get the upgraded pull-up bar with the stabilizer bar. That's the one I have. I'm not sure if they sell that on amazon, or if you need to go to their website. It's around $400--at least it was when i bought it over a year ago, with the storage bag designed for it. Awesome piece of equipment. And I do NOT use sandbags on it. I do put a dumbbell on opposing legs on each side of it when I do hanging leg raises on it. I have a pair of Ab Straps (search amazon for em--i have a pair made by Veleo, and they cost $27 with prime shipping) that hook over the bar with metal clips and they work great.
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Hi Inquisitive, yes our straps will definitely help reduce the strain and pressure. Our lifting straps are designed for this very purpose. Please let us know if you have any more questions or need more assistance. Rip Toned Customer Happiness Team
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I found that these have the best wooden handles you can buy, period.However, I could not get the straps to hold my weight reliably at 240.I purchased some straps from an auto parts store and switch between those and loops from a climbing gear store to use the rings. I also recommend the book "Overcoming Gravity" for proper technique and regimen.Good Luck! :D
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sounds crazy to me too as long as the weight restriction and your height is okay I think the lift will be fine. ours works great!
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Yes. Definitely. The straps and rings themselves are very sturdy and reliable. The hard part is finding a solid place to hang the rings from. I have mine hanging from the rafters in my garage so the real weight challenge is on the rafters, not the rings/straps.
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I used the supplied lag bolts and haven't had any issues. I'm 6ft and weigh 250lbs. I've been using this pull up bar daily, for the past 6 months. I love it.
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The straps are rated pretty high and I strap a 450 lb. 4 wheeler to my trailer and it does not move in transit. I think the strap may work well for you.
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As I recall I had to extend to lifts a bit.. very little. If they are a bit short then extending them a bit should be no problem. But.. just a guess.
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With one of these things and 2 motivated men you could move a tank...and not throw your back out. It completely facilitates lifting the right way... WITH YOUR LEGS. Take the time to make the proper adjustments to the device, so it fits both lifters comfortably, and you'll be good to go.
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Mine wobbles / shakes if I use any of the three upper positions for dips. It is sturdy if I use the top lower position. With that I can do dips with my feet back and my knees are just above ground level at the bottom - so this wouldn't work with a belt/hanging weight. But fine with a vest. I am 185 and have had up to 45 pounds in a weight vest in it.
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Hi Gary, I had a spare piece of 2x4 (about 22 inches long) so decided to test this. Initially, I heard some squeaking, but I adjusted the placement of the 2x4 more towards the front of the machine and that stopped. I noticed a very slight wobble side to side but it seems stable enough. I do just walk at the moment, so I'm not sure if the wobble would become more pronounced if you jog / run/ Even with just a 2x4, the incline is noticeable when compared to yesterday's 'workout. I'm loving the incline - thanks for the idea!