Amber Sporting Goods Deluxe Doorway Chin up Bar Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros: Good value for money, Easy to install, extends a lot. I've put mine in the corridor instead of door frame
Cons: the pressure against the doorframe ruin your door, be careful. Extends only from one side so if you install it in a wide doorway the handles are uneven.


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Extra heavy duty chrome plated steel bar. Doorway mounting hardware. Rubber ends and support brackets.

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Ab Straps for the Iron Gym Total Body Workout Bar Review

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(More customer reviews)I dunno if it's just me but when i position my arm using this thing on the pull up bar as it is shown in the picture, blood circulation to the arm goes down so my arm feels numb. I couldnt stay on this thing for long enough to get a good workout.

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Tone and strengthen your abs while using the Iron Gym workout bar with this pair of ab straps. Also compatible with the Iron Gym Xtreme, the straps hang underneath your arms while attached to the bar, letting you perform hanging leg raises to work your upper, lower, and side abs. The ab straps--which come with instructions--are perfect for home workout enthusiasts.

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Giant Vertical Knee Raise Review

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(More customer reviews)I have one thing to say, never, ever purchase from this company. We purchased the giant vertical knee raise machine in January 2010. The machine came in 4 weeks after the scheduled arrival date and came in with major cosmetic defects. The machines white paint must have been mixed with rust and was chipped all over. After many, many phone calls Yukon sent me out two replacement side parts and promised me touch up paint for the chips. I received the replacement side parts in about 4 weeks time and several additional phone calls. Yukon did not pick up the defective sides, so now I am stuck with an additional bill to take these to the dump! Think about it, I purchase a machine for full price, it is defective, I receive replacement parts and am stuck with disposing of the defective parts. In addition to all of this I have to call Yukon 8 more times for the touch up paint that I did finally receive.
At the end of this mess, I spoke with one of the co-owners of Yukon. He was one of the rudest people I have ever spoken to and has no sense of customer service. My recommendation for anyone is to never deal with this company, you will not be satisfied with your product or any service you may receive from them.

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Yukon's New Vertical Knee Raise is a great addition to any gym home or business. Part of Yukon's Light Commercial series, the Vertical Knee Raise isn't just for developing your lower abs.

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Ab Exercise Bar with Cushioned Neck Support - New Review

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(More customer reviews)This ab bar is so easy to use, and very affordable. It gives you that little support, so that you don't hurt your neck or back while trying to do sit ups. I go to an excercise class, and most of the girls have bought this same bar, because of the price and the ease in use.

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The padded, contoured design of the Ab BarTM cradles and supports the head and neck, alleviating the discomfort often associated with performing crunches to let you focus maximum effort and attention on abdominal training. Bar is 26" in length.

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Powerline PVKC83X Vertical Knee Raise Chin Dip Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to take a chance on this because the reviews were ok, and it's cheap. Well...it's a good try, but I think that in order to hit the sweetspot of attractive price and UPS shippable packaging, too many compromises had to be made.
Kind of flimsy: I weight about 190, and this thing flexes noticeably under my weight. I can see the pull bar bend as I put weight on it, and when I do dips, the whole thing gets rocking. At no time does it feel like it's going to tip over, but it definitely flexes in use.
Ergonomic nightmare: I'm 6' tall, and for me, the back pad is way too low. When doing pullups, at full extension, the horizontal arms are touching my armpits- it's too narrow. When I do dips, if I'm not careful, I will hit my head on the pullup bar. I understand now why MOST pullup/dip stations place the pullup bar on the other side of the tower. It takes up more room, but it would make a MUCH more useable apparatus.
I think the photos they use are either photoshopped, or they found the tiniest models they could to make the device appear roomy. It isn't.
$200 isn't a lot of money, so I don't feel 'burned' or ripped off...I just wish now that I had built something myself instead.
Look for mine on Craigslist real soon!

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PowerLine Vertical Knee Raise Machine. This freestanding VKR Chin Dip combo machine is exactly what you need to bulk up your arms and shoulders while you lose inches and rip your abs. Do knee raises, leg raises and oblique bends. Grab the dip handles to develop massive triceps. This machine has it all.

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Perfect Pullup Heavy Duty Performance Series Ab Straps Review

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(More customer reviews)My first thought is that if you swing when you use this product you probably have bad form on all of your moves in the gym. This is far superior to a captains chair because you don't have a rigid object babysitting your hind end and to push against. If you swing, you need to smoothly counteract and summon your core balance. Try not to swing and that's when your crazy abs are born. Slow down, control your movement, impress ladies with six gnarly, toned bumps on your belly. That's what I do. I'm starting to look like that muscle guy from the anatomy class books.

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Experienced professionals use Ab Straps to perform off-the-floor crunches and leg lifts. Now you can get the same great results with Perfect Ab Straps and your Perfect Pullup. Perfect Ab Straps are sturdy, comfortable and designed for years of performance. Made with thick padded lining, high-end fabrics, heavy nylon straps, and mountaineering-grade steel carabineer. Perfect Ab Straps do not include a Perfect Pullup bar. **Image shown with the bar is for informational purposes only.

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Amber Sporting Goods Space Saver VKR Workout Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)First off: I received the shipment missing two pieces from the manufacturer. I emailed them requesting assistance. They immediately shipped the missing two pieces to me. I can't fault a company for an honest mistake, but I will commend them for so quickly and easily fixing it.
Secondly, the unit, itself.
A) Construction: I was able to put it together by myself in under 2 hours.
B) Exercises: The pullups are good. Good widegrip and normal pullup options. Very little movement when using. The dips wobble just a little, but the tower is certainly stable. Also, because the dips are on the same side as the pullup bar, there needs to be a slight bit of care to avoid the overhead pullup bar when raising on the dips. This does not hinder the exercise, just requires a little getting used to. Although I don't use them as much, the pushup bars and vertical knee raise bars work well.
C) Space: this is why I purchased this equipment. I had a limited space and this machine excels at that. Because the exercises are all on the same side, the machine fits smooothly up against a wall. I am more than willing to be a little more attentive when doing dips in order to have the equipment fit where I wanted it to.
D) Bottomline: I wanted a pullup and dips machine and I had a limited space to put it in and the Amber VKR Tower - Space Saver definitely met my needs, along with adding two additional exercise options, and all for a very reasonable price ($130 + $55 S&H). I am very satisfied with my purchase.


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Heavy gauge 2 3/8" steel construction.Anti-slip base foot caps. Space saving design. Pull-up and Chin-up bar. Vertical knee raise. Parallel dip bars. Capacity: 350 lbs Assembled Dimensions: 56L x 40W x 86H Shipping package size: 62x16x8, Weight 84lbs

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Weider 390 Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)NOT BAD
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First off, I'm pretty happy with it, but will try to write another review after 6 months, if Amazon allows that.
MISSING SCREWS
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The package was missing all of the M6 x 80mm Button Screws which are mentioned in the manual.
There's a cardboard sheet, covered by plastic which is supposed to contain all of the screws and bolts necessary to put the 390 together. All of the tools on the sheet, are clearly marked. But the 80mm screws aren't there at all - i.e., they are not only missing; there is not even any labeled place for it. The M6 x 80mm screws were completely forgotten when the factory put this together.
Anyway, I contacted Customer Care, using the number in the manual. First day I called the toll-free number, it was impossible to reach anyone. But the second day, it went smoothly. They took down the information, and I received the 80mm screws within a week.ASSEMBLY
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Regarding assembly itself, the manual was clear enough. They manual recommends two people, but it took only me, and I'm about average when it comes to assembling these things. It took a few days, moving very slowly, but it could clearly be done in an evening.THE WEIDER 390 POWER TOWER
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The equipment itself seems to operate as expected. The knee pad plate seems unnecessary, so it was removed. You could just as easily use a chair, and bend your knees loosely. That seems to accomplish the same thing.
My purpose for purchasing the 390 was for the pull-ups. My doors can't handle the weight of those pull-up bars which are sold everywhere, so the 390 seemed like a good substitute. A secondary reason was the dips.
Considering that there are no weights on this machine, the whole thing is surprisingly heavy. Nothing that a grown person or two can't re-position occasionally, mind you; just heavier than expected, for a non-weight exercise unit.
I don't care for the stiff-arm oblique knee raises on this machine, but that may be only a personal preference; someone else might find it convenient.
One pleasant surprise was a place for calf raises near the bottom of the unit. Very convenient, that.GENERALLY, OK
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In general, it seems fine, but if Amazon permits it, I'll write a second review in about 6 months, with regard to the wear and tear issue.

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Offering everything you need for a great workout, the Weider Club 390 Power Tower helps you build muscle and get fit in the comfort of your own home. The Club 390 offers three primary workout stations. First up is a dip station with a foldaway assist pad that helps you perform dips until you're strong enough to do them on your own. Should you choose not to use the assist pad, simply fold it down and move it out of the way. The pull-up station, meanwhile, also uses the assist pad to help you perform pull-ups and chin-ups until you're ready to do them independently. Finally, the vertical knee raise (VKR) station helps you lose inches around your waist, develop ab muscles worthy of showing off, and tone your oblique and hip flexor muscles. The foldaway assist pad comes with 15- and 25-pound resistance bands that add up to 80 pounds of assistance to your routines. The stronger you get over time, the less resistance you'll need to use.

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Creative Fitness Door Gym Extension Bars Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really excited to get the door gym, but when I first put it up I noticed that my door frame was just slightly too wide. If the door gym was about an inch or two longer on either side I would have been set. So I purchased these extension bars and, guess what, the previous reviews are right - these extension bars are worthless. I junked them and instead made my own extension bars that have worked out GREAT! I purchased two 1/2" by 12" steel tubes from my local hardware store (plumbing section) and slid them into each end after removing the end caps. They slide in perfectly and stop when they hit a set of screws. To tighten the fit and to make them just a little bit longer, I used electrical tape and taped three nickels to each end and slid them again again (nickel side first). Perfect! Then I just put the end caps on the the exposed threaded end of the steel tube (the end caps go OVER the steel tube) and slid the piece of foam back over the exposed steel. You would never even be able to tell that these were extended!
The bottom line is that if you door is too wide for the door gym (which again is an AWESOME product), don't stress, but also don't buy these. 1/2" steel tubing works great, can be had for under five bucks and can be as long or as short as you need them to be.

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For the Door Gym. Extends the maximum size of the door opening that the bar will work with to 45". Maximum molding width that the extension bars will work is 3-1/2 inches.Door Gym sold separately.

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Sunny Health & Fitness Sit Up Bar Review

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(More customer reviews)I hadn't even used it yet and the adjustable plate broke off already. It will still function but I need to hold it in place while tightening it on. Unfortunately it won't fit on some of my doors either because they have a plate under the door. So keep this in mind when ordering. I've tried applying it to a cheaper hollow door and it seems to hold fairly well. Will try and update this with more usage. I think the plate breaking off was a structural defect. Hopefully yours won't break. Otherwise, it feels pretty sturdy.

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Fun way to do Sit Up Exercises and gain "six pack" and strengthen your abdominal Muscles. Like with any exercises you should consult your doctor before using the Machine

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Exercise Equipment Sit-up Bar Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best $15 I ever spent on any equipment. It is simple, strong, takes up very little space and easy as heck to install. I like my feet anchored when I do sit ups and this is perfect. It is adjustable for feet height (in case you are wearing shoes or barefeet-has a foam sleeve). All you do is slide it under a door, close the door and you're set! Nothing can be done to improve this item. Its great as it is!

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Exercise Equipment Sit-up Bar helps build stomach muscles for a flatter, slimmer look The abs workout sit up bar is adjustable for user's dimensions.The rubber-padded clamp in the sit up bar fitness equipment easily fits and protects any door. The sit-up bar's padded bar fit most users. The heavy-duty foot bar fitness equipment adjusts to 3 different positions. The sit-up bar is portable for a work out anytime, anywhere. The sit up bar exercise workouts strengthens and tones thighs, abs, gluts, and mid-section.

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Gold's Gym Circuit Training System Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this set a few months back from a local retailer. I was really curious if it would work, and it totally does. I convinced myself to get this combo package because I wanted the push-up spinners as well. It was about the same price for this set as buying the bar and spinners individually. The ab straps seem pretty useless, because they are one-size-fits-none.
Caveats:
1) you need to have molding round your door frame. Most doors do, but you should check.
2) Works on my home doors, but not on the office doors at work -- those doors are wider. who knew?
3) The straps are useless. I haven't found anyone who was the right size for them to work.
4) The push-up spinners are pretty sweet. They really make push-ups harder. They also let you go negative, dropping below your hands towards the floor. You really don't want to go negative as it's bad for your back/shoulders, but being able to go to neutral zero without hitting the floor is great. You don't get that little rest at the bottom to cheat.
After a couple of months, the foam that rests against the side of the door frame is starting to wear off.
in summary:
bar : works!
spinners: works!
straps: zero.

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Want to get fit but don't have the time or money to join a gym? Turn to the Gold's Gym three-in-one circuit training system, which makes it easy to work your upper body and abs in the comfort of your own home. The circuit training kit offers several workout options: you can attach the grip-lock bar to any doorframe in seconds to perform chin-ups and pull-ups; you can suspend the bar along the floor to hold your feet while you perform sit-ups and crunches; you can use the rotational push-up stands to challenge your chest and triceps; or you can use the Comfort Tech ab straps to work your core and abdominals. Each item is handy by itself, but when combined they give you a multifaceted workout whether your goal is toning, strength, or bulk. And as a bonus, the circuit training kit is small enough to store easily in a closet or under your bed, where it's always ready to help you get fitter and healthier.
The circuit training tools also offer individual benefits. The bar-lock door gym, for instance, installs with no screws, so you don't need to have a degree in engineering to mount it securely. The rotational push-up stands, meanwhile, are equipped with non-slip bases and feature adjustable resistance for increased definition. Finally, the Comfort Tech core straps are machine-washable, letting you scrub them free of sweat and grime after a tough fitness session. The set--which weighs a total of 8 pounds--is ideal for home use or traveling.

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Body Solid GDIP59 Dip Station Review

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(More customer reviews)The sticker on the bottom of this thing says "American Designed - and very well made in China". Well, they ain't kidding. This is one hell of a nice piece of equipment.
For starters, the shipping weight is 42 lbs. This thing is built like a truck. They use heavy steel box-sections for the frame, and the bolt flanges are welded all the way around, not just tacked. The bolts are beautifully plated, and they use nylon-collar lock nuts rather than a pile of split washers.
In case you are wondering from looking at the photo, yes, this thing is tall. The bars are at 53" off the floor. For me, its great since I'm 6'3". However, there is also a cross bar at just the right height to use as a step when mounting. They include strips of no-slip tape to put on it, which is great.
Another thing I was trying to figure out from the photo was how wide the grips are spaced. If your wondering, they have a center-to-center spacing of 21" at the front, and taper outward to 23.5" at the widest possible grip position. The bars themselves are nice and fat at 1.5" in diameter with tough rubber grips. This thing could definitely survive in a gym environment.
The plastic end-caps on the feet are very well made, but are really for carpet. If you have wood floors like me, you will want to put a pad under them. I plan to just buy some adhesive rubber bumpers from the hardware store.
The company apparently does not make a chin up attachment for this unit, which is a shame since the base is definitely stable enough to support one. I plan to bolt extensions on to the vertical members and attach one. I was planning to do this all along, which is the main reason I bought this instead of a lighter model. Call me obsessive, but I really wanted a dip station with full length bars, and all the combo dip/chin stations I saw had only little stub handles for the dip.
Assembly involves tightening just eight bolts. You will need a couple of 3/4" wrenches, or an adjustable wrench and a pair of pliers.
They also include a bottle of touch-up paint. If you're wondering, the paint color is sort of a dull metalic silver-gray.
Overall, these guys clearly take pride in their work. Its very well made with great attention to detail, and even though it's more expensive that some others here, I think its a bargain for the price.



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Build awesome shoulders, thicker delts, and killer triceps with the Body Solid freestanding dip station. This upper-body developer is extremely stable thanks to its wide, extended base, which sits sturdily on the floor to eliminate rocking. The 2-by-3-inch, heavy-gauge steel uprights, meanwhile, are perfectly angled to accommodate users of all sizes. The bigger you are, the further out you position your hands. Finally, the station's oversized 1-inch bars offer extra-thick, slip-proof rubber grips that allow for multiple hand positions. Ideal for home and commercial use, the dip station measures 27 by 53 by 38 inches (W x H x D) and carries a lifetime warranty.


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