Hot Gym Pullup tower

[TRINI]

Anyone have any experience with this system? My doorframe pullup bar continues to fail me and I can't install a wall-mounted bar...

http://hotgym.co.uk/

 

[adversity04]

No experience with it, but I would be concerned about stability if you plan on doing any sort of kipping. Also, for much cheaper you could get a pair of rings if you have some place to hang them.

 

[wiscogooner]

I've heard from some friends who are all about p90x (and it's def worked for them) they love the doorway pullup bar that comes with it. you can buy it separately for about $50 http://www.cadevanderark.com/fitness/chin-up-bar.html

 

[TRINI]

I'm on P90X and unfortunately their pullup bar doesn't fit my door.

I'm really at my wits' end on this. I can't install any sort of regular pullup bar because 1) my walls have metal studs not wooden ones and 2) my door frames are aluminum so I can't install the very basic ones.

The one I currently use either constantly falls off or threatens to when I'm in the middle of working out.

 

[Grayland]

Originally Posted by adversity04

No experience with it, but I would be concerned about stability if you plan on doing any sort of kipping. Also, for much cheaper you could get a pair of rings if you have some place to hang them.

A fellow Crossfitter I see!

 

[adversity04]

Originally Posted by Grayland

A fellow Crossfitter I see!

No idea what you're talking about

 

[rjmaiorano]

Kipping can be used by non crossfitters

But OP, do not buy that tower. That tiny thing for that much money is a gimmick in a satchel.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by rjmaiorano

But OP, do not buy that tower. That tiny thing for that much money is a gimmick in a satchel.

Any other suggestions?

I like this because of the storage factor, i.e. i can fold it up after a workout and stick it in my closet along with my dumbbells, mat and push up bars.

 

[rjmaiorano]

The one suggested by wiscogooner above wouldn't work? How big is your door frame? What sort of bar are you using now?

 

[rjmaiorano]

There are a whole bunch of variations to that under door version... or what about the 'perfect pull-up' get up? Its kinda gimmicky but not too expensive and may work for your door frame?

Heres a bunch of options:

http://www.amazon.com/Bars-Strength-...8&node=3408471

 

[cpmac7]

I am not trying to be negative but that first one looks like it would fall right over!

 

[unjung]

It includes a "bespoke shoulder bag" though!

 

[TRINI]

Ok - i'm going to give this a try:

http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-Power...569408&sr=1-23

 

[SykoFreak]

That thing extremely awkward to use. Can you find some place to put some ropes and rings? http://www.ringtraining.com/shop/equ...ite-rings.html Linking that so you know what I'm talking about, not that you have to get such fancy rings.

 

[TRINI]

I wish but I live in a condo and have nowhere to install it.