can these bands be used with an over-the-door pull-up bar, such as the Iron Gym? thanks!
469926
I wouldn't think so......If for some reason the bar comes loose, and you're pulling on the bands, you could be looking at a visit to the Dentist.......I would make sure whatever you loop the bands over is secure and stationary.....
469927
Absolutely! Just drape an end over your pull-up bar, pull the other end through, and you're good to go.
469928
Yep! Just be sure to get one/combo right for your needed level of assistance, so you don't rocket yourself through the ceiling!
551156
No, unless you're less than about 60lbs. It is far too unstable. Even casting makes the screws connecting the bar to the elbow joints loosen and eventually fall out, leaving the holes stripped. Used in a rec gym, these bars lasted only about 6 months.
1614336
You should be able to attach it to your pull-up bar, or any overhead bar or beam, but make sure it's something that can support your weight, including whatever it is you have the bar attached to!!
1143047
I agree that you should ask support at bodylastics, but I suspect that it will depend on how/where you hook/place the bands for use. I have several heavy duty metal anchors screwed into a door frame. You would need multiple places for adjustment of the bands for different exercises. They should work fine for you, I think.
2101649
you just need a pull-up bar. the loop on the top of of this band simply clips around the bar.
175732
You could attach a TRX, but I think it's usefulness would be limited. The bar isn't really made for kipping pull ups, so I don't think it would be safe to use a TRX in a way that would involve leaning away from the bar. At most, I would use it the same way I would use rings for push ups. Having said that, I've never tried rings or TRX on mine, so others might have more insight.
577056
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 Robert Robert
508940
Yes. Resistance bands will work, except there is one workout (the first one) that doesn't have the modifier to follow with the band but the other workouts do. The majority of the people in the videos are using weights.
1551232
Sorry i do not know about the bars you are talking about, so i can not answer your Question! but i know that these Gorilla Fitness Push up Bars are Great! : )
61617
I've never thought about that. I think the biggest thing for you to look at is the weight capacity of the resistance bands amd the elasticity of them. This pullup assist are fairly flexible and the individual bands are designed to work together for beter leverage and support. However, if you feel you are able to use resistance bands w/o injury or breakage then save you money and go with what you own. I would use a lower resistance level so you rely more on your own body and adjust the straps' lengths as you get better.
307572
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. :)
2118782
I primarily use these straps for dead lifts and rows. They work great and allow me to train well beyond my hand strength. I have used them for pull downs, but never chin ups. I would imagine they would work fine as long as the bar is low enough to get them wrapped properly. If you have to jump up to the bar you won't be able to get them on unless you used a stool or chair.
413109
I don't see why not, as long as your handles are loops with similar dimensions to most. Nothing sticks above or below the handles very far. Two iron bars are just joined via an attachment through your handles.
1837055
Hi Kyle,I don't think you could use them that way. The bands are on the lighter side so lats are a little to strong. You can combine the bands, i.e. use two or three and hook them to the handles. But that would not work so well for lat pull downs. I find them best for biceps, shoulders, triceps.
2161255
Yes. I have done this. However, be aware that the "lock collars" come loose very easily. This is worse with more weight on the bar.
1224319
With the hand straps attached the bands are 5 feet long. So you can use it by one end in each hand and use your foot as the attachment point, meaning the band goes under your foot and your stretch the ends with your hands. This is pretty common and will work fine for you. You can also use them by attaching one end to something stationary that will hold the force you apply to it. I use mine by attaching one end to my very heavy elliptical machine. To get more resistance just add more bands together. Hope this helps.
888416
Yes, the shoes will hook on to a bar that is less than 1.5" wide. I use then on my pull up bar that I have hanging in my door frame.