Does the base stay out of the way with the bar out a good amount? I intend hang from this doing movements close to the ground.
440878
The base is NOT in the way for me. I have found the tower to be sturdy and all that it promised. Enjoy.-Don
440879
I would say the pushup area might get in your way if you need to do laterall movements.
440880
The bar does come out a fair amount, but there are handles that come out to enable push-ups. These might get in the way depending on what kind of movements you are going to do.
440881
You should be ok but I think it depends on how big you are and exactly how much movement you are looking to do in the area you have concerns of clearing.
750105
I wanted to accomplish the very same thing when installing the bar. However, the way that doors are framed, the bar would be off-center. The pull up bar would be more or less perpendicular with the door jamb. I thought it would be awkward, so I went ahead and installed it on my garage wall. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was far enough away from the wall for my liking. You could also turn facing away from the mounting hardware to accommodate leg swing. Otherwise, the construction of this product is very solid and I am very happy with my purchase.
1142389
Personally I wouldn't throw the bar around too much. It is three pieces held together with pins. The pins may come loose.
1303001
It is not as stable as a commercial unit but moves relatively evenly. I've been using mine for over two years and as I've gotten stronger it has remained the same.
516331
Well, I use the barre that way. However, I use 10# sandbags on the base for weight as it will tip if it's not weighted. Otherwise, it is quite sturdy and well made, and I like it a lot. Mine stays up all the time, but it is easy to store under a bed if you don't have the room.
1814684
The bar is very stable on our carpeting. However, we place a mat between the base bars for safety.
1283032
No, it's very stable. I do assisted pull ups with a band at 280 lbs and it doesn't even wabble. Hope this helps.
367774
It's far from the "fixed to the wall" barre in dance studios as well as the bars that aid the handicapped who need to put their full weight upon it in order to maneuver up and down. That being said, if you distribute your weight pressing down perpendicular to the floor, you should be fine. Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable leaning with an extremely angled trajectory.
1640447
For muscle ups, it's certainly strong enough, but it would have to be mounted pretty low or your ceiling would have to be pretty high. Also you'd have do them facing the bar/facing the wall because not sure if there's enough clearance (how much it sticks out from the wall). Not familiar with the Barstarzz/Barbarian workouts.
295996
It's pretty stable. Only movement i get is when i rerack a heavy weight, but only if you really slam it against the rack.
175731
I don't think this bar is stable enough. It could hold the weight coming straight down from it but if you pulled too much at an angle it wouldn't stay put.
1730021
I don't have it extended all the way, so not certain, but I would bet it is. The bars are pretty high quality and it seemed solid when I extended it bf I put it in place. I have them 4 high now, about 1/2 extended, and very happy with how solid it is. Supports the weight no problem, just a bit unsteady balance wise (too tall). Need to get a bracket to secure it.
668699
Hi, The bar is right at 7 feet. When I do a full chin over bar pull my head and neck extend up to about the 8 foot mark. I think it might be a bit too tight for your basement application. On a side note: I put mine in my back yard about 6 months ago as part of my crossfit layout ( I spray the bolts with wd-40 every week or so to prevent rust) The set-up is still looking good even with rain and freezing temps.
2139440
It sits far enough for pull ups with room for swaying. You won't be able to do any kipping pull ups, and with your height exercises like knees to elbow and toes to bar may be out of the question. I bought the bar mainly for pull ups and ability to do suspension type training with a little ring work. I mounted the bar a couple inches of max reach, so I jump up a little. When mounted properly I've never experienced any wiggle, sway, or give from the anchor. With that said, buy your own lag bolts. They break!
660031
You can hang a bar from one hook and then hang the trapeze from the bar. I doubt it would be as stable as two hooks
1668844
no, not at all. There's a good distance between the bar and the back pad, not a problem. It's a very sturdy tower.
1220960
The pull up bar is the highest point. It is very stable. I am 5'10 and it works for me just fine.