Discussion
There's usually two types:
Ones that extend out across the door frame like this one:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/locking-door-mount-p...
and this type which can be moved very quickly and work be essentially bracing themselves against the door frame. To my mind these are much safer:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/no-screw-doorway-wei...
Ones that extend out across the door frame like this one:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/locking-door-mount-p...
and this type which can be moved very quickly and work be essentially bracing themselves against the door frame. To my mind these are much safer:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/no-screw-doorway-wei...
oblio said:
Thanks
My only concern on the second type would be are the door frames strong enough to take the weight? By that I mean the wooden part that this sits on above the door.
They don't work by pulling down on the frame, so it's fine. Essentially, by setting the bar 20cm away from the doorframe, when you put weight on, it tries to push the lower brace pads through the wall. Yes there is a downwards pressure, but much less that your bodyweight hanging on some puny architrave. My only concern on the second type would be are the door frames strong enough to take the weight? By that I mean the wooden part that this sits on above the door.
Edited by oblio on Wednesday 8th November 09:24
With either of the designs linked, you need to be doing smooth movements. No jerking or "kipping", or you will damage the walls and door and if it comes off, yourself. It may also be helpful to buy some heavy duty bands you can loop over the bar and put a knee or foot in to provide assistance initially and to help with proper form and full range of motion.
Got one of these in my garage, much better if you’ve got somewhere to install it.
https://mirafit.co.uk/mirafit-m2-multi-grip-wall-m...
https://mirafit.co.uk/mirafit-m2-multi-grip-wall-m...
I've had the original Powerbar since someone ran a PH challenge many years ago. I still use it every other day!
It's located in the same place and hasn't ruined the doorframe. The contact point is smaller so with forethought, I put some padding between the plastic protection (which doesn't really do much) and the wooden frame. There is still some marking but it's far less than it could have been had I not thought things through.
The PB2 protects the woodwork much better I think? https://amzn.to/47ayTZG
It's located in the same place and hasn't ruined the doorframe. The contact point is smaller so with forethought, I put some padding between the plastic protection (which doesn't really do much) and the wooden frame. There is still some marking but it's far less than it could have been had I not thought things through.
The PB2 protects the woodwork much better I think? https://amzn.to/47ayTZG
I have always found the doorway pull up bars to be very restrictive. If you have the room it maybe worth investing in a freestanding bar like a pullup-mate or one of the cheaper alternatives.
I would also take the height into consideration. Depending on the type of movements you are going to be doing it maybe worth investing in a set of rings to hang from the bar. These will allow your wrist to rotate and alleviate some of the stress you will be putting on your wrists, forearms and elbows.
I would also take the height into consideration. Depending on the type of movements you are going to be doing it maybe worth investing in a set of rings to hang from the bar. These will allow your wrist to rotate and alleviate some of the stress you will be putting on your wrists, forearms and elbows.
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