Product Description Built for durability and comfort, this is the ultimate training tool to strengthen and develop your shoulders, back, and arms. There's no better way to take your upper-body workout to the next level. Also includes a Bonus Top 20 Exercises To Six Pack Abs Guide. This chin-up bar can be used with popular DVD workout programs. Simple assembly, portable, and attaches and removes easily from the doorframe; Fits doorways up to 36" wide.
Works as advertised.December 18, 2009 Anthony Faubus(Linden, NC USA) 47 out of 47 found this review helpful
I shopped around and I have many years of fitness experience and so I didn't make this choice lightly. Yes, it smells of chemicals but it's probably because it was packed before the paint fully cured. The smell goes away by the time you get it together and use it a couple of times. The grips are good but they're a bit soft and made of foam so I don't expect they'll last a long time. The area of the bar that comes into contact with the doorframe is a hard plastic with a textured surface that will leave an impression in the wood plus the natural up-down flex will rub a bit. The flat area on the back is fine and I don't see any noticeable marks on the wall. Yes, some of the more gimmicky exercises rank right up there with using it as a grill for a compact pickup. Still, there's no simpler way to have pull-up capability at home. Portable? Yes. Does it come apart easily for compact transport? Don't even think about it. The beauty is it goes on quick, you work out, then put it away. Truly easy, effective and versatile since there are more grip locations than the single bar type. I even use the bends where there is no foam and it's no problem. I bought some fitness bands to keep my reps high and I just leave them on it and use them as I desire. Can't test the weight limit though, I'm less than a buck 50. The top 20 guide is a leaflet and my "kit" came with no tools. Didn't use the included brackets. The stupidest thing they did with this kit is provide you a "printed on both sides" piece of paper of 20 exercise pictures but NONE of them use the bar. The only exercise pictures using the bar are on the box which I am sure most people will throw away/recycle. Come on guys, sheesh. Still a great product.
Exactly what I expectedMarch 9, 2010 Michael McFadden(Ohio, USA) 14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was going to buy the Iron Gym Extreme Edition, but found that it would not fit my doors (glad I measured before I ordered). Luckily, I found this pull-up bar, as it was supposed to fit larger door frames and cost about the same. The reviews seemed good, so I gave it a shot.
After using it for a month, I could not be happier with it. It is a cinch to set up and take down. I don't use the brackets included, but it still seems very sturdy. I'm not at all worried about it falling off the door. I weighed 250lbs. when I first started using the bar so I can't speak to the 300lb. weight limit. However, as I said it is very sturdy and not once have I felt unsafe.
As other reviewers have said, it requires some assembly, and comes with no tools. I put it together with a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. Easy peasy, done in about 20 minutes.
The only other thing worth mentioning is that it does leave small black marks as some have said. They're hardly noticeable (I don't), but they are there.
All in all, great product.
It actually works- Great addition to work out!December 7, 2009 Faroundtheworld(USA) 14 out of 16 found this review helpful
Let me start by saying that this product works exactly the way I was hoping for. A quick 18 pull ups in the morning, 20 in the afternoon, and 30 in the evening...all wearing whatever I want!
It fits securely into all the doorways in my home, and leaves no marks on the door and feels very sturdy.
I use the product for not only pull ups but also for great push ups and light dips. I think this is a genius product and for the price, you really can not beat it.
I am happy with this product and will recommend it to a number of my friends, as it was recommended to me from a friend.
Initially I had bought this product and did not have a favorable experience. After conversing with Maximum Fitness and both of us coming to the conclusion that there must have been an anomaly in the order, they stood behind the product and sent a replacement quickly. The replacement arrived quickly and I am pleased with the experience.
Perfect for P90X workouts!March 28, 2010 JCanali(Miami, Florida) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I initially bought a P90X chin up bar but I gave it to my brother who started doing the P90X DVD workouts. So I bought the Maximum Fitness Gear chin up bar for myself because it looked similar to the P90X chin up bar I purchased. After receiving the item, I couldn't tell the difference between the P90X chin bar and the Maximum Fitness Gear brand. They're simply identical! I put the bars together with ease just like before. This chin up bar is EXCELLENT for doing all kinds of pull ups and chin ups (just like in the P90X DVD workout). I wouldn't recommend getting any other kind of chin up bar because the Maximum Fitness Gear chin up bar gives you wide angle grips that maximizes definition.
All in all, I'm very happy with the product and would highly recommend it to anyone using the P90X workouts or any workout for that matter. I'm half way through my P90X workouts and I can definitely see the difference since Day 1. I can't wait to get to Day 90!
P90X APPROVED! Better than Iron Gym!April 19, 2010 Johnny(San Francisco, CA) 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Maximum Fitness Gear doorway chin up bar is perfect for P90X workouts. It's pretty straight forward to install...just follow the instruction sheet and you should be fine! This chin up bar (41") is longer than the 36" Iron Gym so I am able to do wider pull ups that give you a better V shape upper body. You can also do narrow grips because the chin up bar provides multiple grips for chin ups and pull ups. Using these multiple grips, you can also do different angles of push ups when you set the bar on the floor. ALL-IN-ALL, I highly recommend this chin up bar for anyone doing the P90X program. It's a great buy and you will not be disappointed with this product!
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