Are these any better than the forearm straps for moving a Big refrigerator?
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We moved a washing machine down a flight of tight, steep steps with one of us being out of shape and had no trouble with it. I assume they would be better because they use your back versus your arms.
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We haven't moved a refrigerator, but it works really well on very heavy furniture. Your arms are free to steady the object and the weight is carried mostly by your legs. Very good system. Jean
822447
Although I did not move a big refrigerator I did move a couple items close to the 200 pound range. These straps are what you want while moving heavier items. An item like a refrigerator will put too much load on the forearms with the forearm straps.
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Soooooo much better! It puts the weight on your legs and frees up your hands to help steady whatever you're moving.
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I'm not sure what the forearm straps are, but we love these! We have moved our California King Tempurpedic bed, a huge safe, washer & dryer. We haven't had to move a refridgerator yet.
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we have not used the forearm straps, but we have moved extremely large, heavy items using these and it worked great. Puts weight on legs and back, not your arms. My husband has had 4 back surgeries and this is the only way he can move things. They work well.
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They get as short as you want them really. The straps are fully adjustable. Sometimes i use them on my pull up rack and others on my celling I recommend you use arm sleeves if you have not done dips on rings before.It worked better for me. Overall these rings work great. No complaints so far.Enjoy
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You use the forearm straps all the time, with or without the shoulder harness. The forearm straps slide onto large hooks on the shoulder harness. You use the straps one way or the other. As just forearm straps or as a shoulder harness unit. These things are great. We have moved some very heavy furniture and appliances that we could not have moved otherwise. I highly recommend the combo forearm and shoulder harness deal. Worth every penny.
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No. I have tried holding books and magazines with my forearms on the topmost bar but that didn't work. I use it while watching TV.
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I think these straps work well for any kind of pulling exercise/movement because of the added grip. I use to use gloves when lifting but I prefer straps by far. Hope this helped
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If they are adjustable and you want to move them separately, there has to be at least a slight gap. It is not something that you feel like you are going to fall through but it is noticeable.
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Yes! I own a pair of gravity boots and this bar works well for these types of exercises. Definitely worth the money.
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No, they're handles more so than straps. They'll fit in the crook of your elbow but no higher.
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Yes. The higher handles are easier to use if you have limited hip flexibility. The lower handles offer a greater range of motion. Great bar!
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Not unless you have very thin forearms. I believe the straps only stretch to somewhere around 6-8 inches in circumference
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Yes, I used these to carry a 300# treadmill down to my basement and they made it so easy. Having the straps on your shoulder allows you to use your hands to steady yourself, open doors, whatever else you need.
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Tristeno, the answer is no. These GoFit Gravity Straps aren't the same as the TRX or the ones they sell @ Sports Authority. They are meant for the indoors or where you can fit them between a door frame and door. Although, if you are good @ improvising, you can probably add a D-clip, so you can utilize them outdoors - I haven't tried this, but I'm pretty sure it can be done. The plus side is that it's inexpensive and simple. Hope this helps! ---Dan
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No problem, you could pull a car with these straps. There the same grade of material as cargo straps. We love our TRX and use it practically everyday. It has turned out to be one of the best additions to our home gym.
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No, the hooks are tighter. They are made for a standard chin-up bar. Hope it helps. P.S. As to the quality - they are amazing. I use them for 13 years now, the same boots. At least 3-4 times a week. I even do 90 degree body rotation every time with my heavy 200 lbs. They hold everything.
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Yes, these are for the larger door... they work great. I am going through my second MN winter with them and was concerned about the seals losing their grip in the cold... so far so good!
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I believe they probably would, I used them on a 30 lb or so 'nightstand' that I placed a large mini fridge on, stocked weight was probably70-80 lbs and no probs, they are pretty robust, if your going to push the envelope over 200 lbs you may want a second set and place two in the center if it's a wide span anyways, if not a large span 4 outghta do
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No they would be for strengthening your biceps and shoulders. Gradual increases in bar bell weights and flexing your wrists forward, rotating, and backward would be the best way to build wrist strength.