Chin-up bar

davyjose

Quick Question folks, I got myself a chin-up bar in Argos - the one you mount in a doorway - and was wondering how far from the top of the door should it be? I want to get it as high as possible off the floor, but don't want to restrict my movement.

rediguana

Sorry, I have no idea. I just want to know does it damage your door?! I really want to get one (there are always people on the one in the gym) but I don't want to make bits of my (landlord's!) door.

Just use Trial & Error? Try out a few heights and see which one ticks the most boxes. Giving a specific answer might be tough anyway, as the optimal answer is probably dependant on your size.

rubadub

I have mine between 2 walls in my house, there is an odd spot where it is narrow. I was thinking of putting it in the side passage of the house but would have had to drill into the neighbours wall.

You really want enough room to get your head over and a little more, otherwise you will be loosing concentration worrying about banging your head. I always though it would be awkward, I think most just fold their legs if using it in doorways.

There are other chinning bars for home use that do not attach to doorways.

Gillie

Can I ask if you have the item code for the bar?
Would like to get it.

Cheers

Reyman

Mine is 6-9" from the top of the doorway and fine.

You won't get a full hang from one of these bars unless you're very small. You have to bend your knees and take it from there

daymobrew

Gillie wrote:

Can I ask if you have the item code for the bar?
Would like to get it.

Looking at http://www.argos.ie it looks like it is 300-3341 for the e12 York Chinning Bar.
For e52 there is the Pro Power Chinning and Punchbag Bracket, code 302-6720.

Evil Phil

Mine's about 6 inches from the top of the door which is grand for chin ups. But if you want to do leg raisers then you'll probably need it higher than the average door frame.

rubadub

daymobrew wrote:

For e52 there is the Pro Power Chinning and Punchbag Bracket, code 302-6720.

Anybody know what weight this one is rated to?


If you had them in the lane in your house you could get 2 of the €12 bars and use them for dips.

Patto

95Kg according to the box.

I weight 95Kg, I've had one for 6 months or so and it hasn't budged. I attached it to two walls leading to the doorway rather than the door itself. I also used stronger screws and rawl plugs than the ones supplied.

rubadub

Patto wrote:

95Kg according to the box.

I weight 95Kg, I've had one for 6 months or so and it hasn't budged. I attached it to two walls leading to the doorway rather than the door itself. I also used stronger screws and rawl plugs than the ones supplied.

Is this the €12 one you are talking about or the €52? (just since you say rather than the door)

I have €12 between 2 walls and can hear it straining, I am about 80kg and have used up to 100kg with additional weight. I am always worried about it giving way and landing on my knees.

Gillie

rubadub wrote:

Is this the €12 one you are talking about or the €52? (just since you say rather than the door)

I have €12 between 2 walls and can hear it straining, I am about 80kg and have used up to 100kg with additional weight. I am always worried about it giving way and landing on my knees.

I'm worried now! I'm just over 95kg!:o

Patto

rubadub wrote:

Is this the €12 one you are talking about or the €52? (just since you say rather than the door)

I have €12 between 2 walls and can hear it straining, I am about 80kg and have used up to 100kg with additional weight. I am always worried about it giving way and landing on my knees.

Its the cheaper one (€12). The way I have it the bar is extended out to about 3 foot (a normal doorway is 2 foot 6 I think). The more you extend it the weaker the bar (you'll see what I mean if you have a look at one and extend it fully). The bar does bend a little but it still hold 95Kg quite securely at 3 foot extended.

The only way you will go crashing to the ground is if the wall (or door) fitting give way. Its not difficult to secure them in a way that makes them stronger than the bar itself, then if the bar gives at least you have some warning as it bends.:o

estariol

..... dont worry about falling, worry about running in to it...coucussed myself once running to answer phone, and have frequently bumprd my head.....easiest solution was to get in to the habit of closing the door.
I reckon in a doorway plus head height + a couple of cms.