Pull Up Bar

laperacfo · 08-20-2008, 03:37 PM

How are those over the door frame pull up bars that don't require any drilling?

gonzo · 08-20-2008, 04:04 PM

Never heard of a no drill version. Mine has 3 wood screws on each end. It pops out real easy to use on the two lower brackets for push ups. You can always fill the holes with caulk.

oldaccount · 08-20-2008, 04:07 PM

my dad bought one. theyre junk.

MrSteak · 08-20-2008, 04:08 PM

I have this... "Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar"

http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-Multi...9262239&sr=8-3

I like this thing, I can do pull ups, and chin ups with all different grips, and I use it for push ups occasionally. (Using it for crunches is bad though... then again, you should probably be doing them with your legs up*.)

***Then again, I'm really light, so if you're a 250lb+ dude hanging off something mounted in a doorway might not be the best option.

LTO · 08-20-2008, 04:09 PM

i have one and i like it. as long as your door frame is very sturdy. it may leave some dents in the wood where it rests on one side.

MrSteak · 08-20-2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LTO

i have one and i like it. as long as your door frame is very sturdy. it may leave some dents in the wood where it rests on one side.

Ha, same here... I uses it on a wood frame, got small dents. But I usually use it on a metal frame door; works fine.

Couch · 08-20-2008, 04:58 PM

On all wood frames I've seen they start separating.

Spool · 08-20-2008, 05:06 PM

I got one of those door hanging one, it works...my friend who is 200+ have no problem using it...very sturdy, got it for 29 bucks at Sports Authority

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 08-20-2008, 05:16 PM

The ones without screws usually unscrew in the middle to expand

Bobby_Light · 08-20-2008, 05:32 PM

Not bad in a pinch. I personally don't care for them because I'm around 6'5'' with shoes on and it forces me to bend at the knee too much as I would hit the ground with my legs extended. Something to think about.

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gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Never heard of a no drill version. Mine has 3 wood screws on each end. It pops out real easy to use on the two lower brackets for push ups. You can always fill the holes with caulk. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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oldaccount Colonel 171 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	my dad bought one. theyre junk.
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MrSteak Captain 84 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 08' 335i Coupe (6-speed) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I have this... "Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar" http://www.amazon.com/Everlast-Multi...9262239&sr=8-3 I like this thing, I can do pull ups, and chin ups with all different grips, and I use it for push ups occasionally. (Using it for crunches is bad though... then again, you should probably be doing them with your legs up.) Then again, I'm really light, so if you're a 250lb+ dude hanging off something mounted in a doorway might not be the best option. __________________ ED & PCD** = DONE & DONE! 08' AW/Coral 335i coupe 6-speed (Premium Pkg, Sports Pkg, Heated Seats) *European Delivery
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LTO Optometrist Prime 24 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 2008 E60 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i have one and i like it. as long as your door frame is very sturdy. it may leave some dents in the wood where it rests on one side. __________________
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Couch Colonel 146 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	On all wood frames I've seen they start separating.
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Spool ****** 589 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	I got one of those door hanging one, it works...my friend who is 200+ have no problem using it...very sturdy, got it for 29 bucks at Sports Authority __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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Bobby_Light Major 66 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (14)	Not bad in a pinch. I personally don't care for them because I'm around 6'5'' with shoes on and it forces me to bend at the knee too much as I would hit the ground with my legs extended. Something to think about.
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