 "Does what it's supposed to." | 2009-11-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2WAUZB6732I8D |
| Convenient, easy to put together, and versatile. Recommended to any who can't afford the cost or space of a home gym. |
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| "great for everyday exercise" | 2009-10-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A28XSVTBFXGPXQ |
If you use this everyday you will see results. You just have to take the minute or two to use it on a daily basis.
It is sturdy and does no damage to the door frame (although you have to watch the ends to make sure they are not pressing into the frame).
It can also be used for elevated pushups.
Buy it! |
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 "Perfect for P90X!" | 2009-10-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1IYKN7YNTKGFI |
First time I put this up, I am not going to lie that I was very nervous hanging from it. But this thing works excellent! I use it for my P90X workouts and it works perfect. No limitations.
Definitely consider being this over the one that P90X offers and you will save a ton of money. |
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| "Fine product 'cept for one little thing ..." | 2009-10-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: AHFGB7Y4EKH0Z |
... the assembly instructions are incomplete. The diagram doesn't indicate which bolt goes where, nor does it mention the washers. There are 4 bolts (2 rounded, 2 hex), 4 split washers (2 black, 2 silver) and 4 nuts.
Here we go. Pretend you're looking at the finished assembly as in the product photograph above.
The 2 rounded bolts attach the red pad to the upper part of both "J" braces. The bolt heads face you; each bolt should fit snugly inside the little square hole on the pad so it doesn't spin. From front to back the order is bolt, pad, brace, black washer, and nut. Tighten the nut with a wrench but don't overdo it or you'll crack the plastic pad.
The 2 hex bolts attach the pullup bar to the lower part of the "J" braces. If you're going to mostly use the pullup bar as opposed to the 2 parallel bars, place the bar ON TOP OF the "J" braces -- not below as depicted in the instructions. (Otherwise you're relying on 2 nuts and a prayer to keep the pullup bar attached to the braces.) Line up the holes, push the hex bolt through, stick a silver washer on the other end, and finish it off with a nut.
All in all, I'd recommend this as a well-constructed, inexpensive alternative to a permanently installed pullup/chinup bar. Sometimes I simply hang from the bar to stretch out my back .... aaaaahhhhh. And I love that you can put it up or take it down as you please! |
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| "great for apartments" | 2009-08-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A54AEYW8U2S5 |
I've used the Door Gym for almost two years now and love it. Because my apartment was a rental, I needed to find a chin-up bar that did not do lasting damage to the door frame. While this will make a few superficial marks where the product contacts the wall, it sure beats having to deal with screw holes. I bought this over other similar "cantilever bar" products because this got the most consistent high reviews.
Doing pull-ups on this feels very solid and I've never felt at risk. The metal parts are well made. The crossbar that contacts the wall above the molding is plastic but it shows no signs of wear. The foam is of good quality, although the end pieces are now thin at the point of contact with the door frame.
The bar provides two grip positions--a fairly close grip position inside the levering bars and another perpendicular one on the levering bars themselves. It would be an improvement if grips outside the levering bars were provided. Of course, you can grip the bar in that position without the foam (and if your hands get sweaty you may prefer it). The Iron Gym provides grips at this position. However, the crossbar on that product is bolted together where this crossbar is a single solid piece.
I use the Door Gym in conjunction with the Lifeline Jungle Gym II, which is an upgraded version of the original Jungle Gym (both are alternatives to the widely advertised TRX suspension training system). By wrapping the strap of the Jungle Gym across the Door Gym, I get a setup that loosely mimics gymnast rings. I have successfully used this setup for about a year and love it. While the door frame interferes with some movements, I've still got an extremely versatile suspension training system that can be put away in seconds and requires no mounting. This is a major win in small rental apartments. I *highly* recommend this combined setup.
A final note. I've recently moved and have found that the Door Gym does not fit my doors here (about an inch or two too short). While this is frustrating it seems that all similar products have the same maximum door fit (32"), so I can't fault the Door Gym specifically here. There are extension bars available but they get terrible reviews, and I'll be doing a DIY mod to get my gym back up and running.
All in all, when the Door Gym fits, it works excellently. It has allowed me to setup a versatile and kick-butt workout system within the constraints imposed by a small rented space. What's more, when the girlfriend complains, the whole setup can disappear in seconds, all thanks to the Door Gym! |
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 "Not for Travel!" | 2009-06-22 |
| - Reviewed By User: AOOOA3L3H8D8O |
One of the descriptive lines for this item states "Breaks down and stores in case for easy travel". Maybe my box was missing something, but this product does not include a storage case and would certainly not be easy to travel with. I travel for business every week with only a carry on bag, and to me, if something is designed to be travel friendly, that would mean that the bar has to fit within a normal carry-on bag. This bar is fixed in width at about 32", making it too large for any carry-on bag. I found another similar product online that has a two piece bar that clips together, which is actually designed for travel.
Otherwise, the product appears to be well made and would probably serve its purpose well for a non-traveling individual. However, I say this without having actually tried the product as it did not fit my doorways, even though they have 3.5" trim.
In summary, I would only recommend if you have standard doorways with smaller trim and do not intend to use the bar to travel with. |
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