Is this good for jumping activities such as squat jumps? At the high point in my jump, will it lift up and come crashing down and compress my spine?
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I will recommend not doing that. Even my "running" is more a fast walk when I use the vest.
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For me it is not so much the squat movement to pick up but the bending over to adjust the weights. Also the weight is too much for my lower back where I have an injury. So not bending over was extremely important to me. So for me it had value worth 125 bucks to you maybe not.
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It's stable enough for strict pull-ups - a little shaky on kipping pull-ups. I've tried toes-to-bar a few times. Again, if you have a lot of kip/backswing in your t2b, then it'll feel a little shaky.
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Yes it would help with stability on relatively level or sloping ground and on level/sloping ground it is extremely helpful. I have not noticed any significant shock absorption. The adjustable height feature is very helpful and works well. I have a bad knee and planned to use it for hiking on uneven/rough terrain. The footpad has proved to be too small to provide me adequate weight support when using it for hiking in rough terrain. It doesn't firmly balance on the tip when its not on a somewhat level surface. I must make sure to be careful where the foot pad is placed before putting my full weight on it. Having 2 of them would improve stability but I need one hand free for grasping and weight bearing. Yes it would help with stability on relatively level or sloping ground and on level/sloping ground it is extremely helpful. I have not noticed any significant shock absorption. The adjustable height feature is very helpful and works well. I have a bad knee and planned to use it for hiking on uneven/rough terrain. The footpad has proved to be too small to provide me adequate weight support when using it for hiking in rough terrain. It doesn't firmly balance on the tip when its not on a somewhat level surface. I must make sure to be careful where the foot pad is placed before putting my full... » Read More Yes it would help with stability on relatively level or sloping ground and on level/sloping ground it is extremely helpful. I have not noticed any significant shock absorption. The adjustable height feature is very helpful and works well. I have a bad knee and planned to use it for hiking on uneven/rough terrain. The footpad has proved to be too small to provide me adequate weight support when using it for hiking in rough terrain. It doesn't firmly balance on the tip when its not on a somewhat level surface. I must make sure to be careful where the foot pad is placed before putting my full weight on it. Having 2 of them would improve stability but I need one hand free for grasping and weight bearing. « Show Less
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I wish I could answer your question better. I bought this for my husband, but he never wears it because he says it is uncomfortable. As far as weight lifting....probably not. they don't go up high enough on you waist and lower back for that.
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I definitely think you could sit on this. I've used it to work out - sitting on it to lift weights, do sit ups, etc., and it works fine and hasn't lost air. my kids have even bounced on it a time or two (or three) and it hasn't popped. The only concern is getting it inflated correctly. the pump broke before I was even close to inflating it. I had to blow into it manually. So, I would say make sure you get an additional pump that has good reviews to use after the one that comes with the ball breaks.
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In my opinion this knee pad provides protection when you land on your knees while playing sports like soccer, basketball etc. It does not provide the support needed for squatting with weights. You should look at products like this ...http://www.amazon.com/Lifter-Weight-Lifting-Supports-Training/dp/B00BTZAMIK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1424548026&sr=8-9&keywords=knee+protection+for+weight+lifting
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Depends on how strong you are. Your weight range will "collapse" under your weight providing the spring, over your weight range you have to push down on your jump
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I agree with the other responders. You can use it to get your balance but the chair isn't strong enough to be used as a grab bar. I felt very safe and secure in this chair and the back added stability.
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We got it for the higher weight rating too. Not that we're doing triple reverse back flips, but I've been on this with my kids for a total of 350 lbs with no issues during or after. Perhaps a better admonishment would be to not have a single person heavier than 250 lbs bounce as I can see the combination of weight AND a lot downward force causing the "tarp" to sag down to half the height of the legs. Even then, the bigger issue would be more for anyone else in the trampoline at the same time that is lighter weight as it could launch them up pretty good like a sling shot.
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We bought the dyna disc to use with exercises we got from the physical therapist. don't blow the disc up too full. it should still be fairly level across the top, not bulging. there are some you tube videos with exercise instructions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtdzOsMXXzk hope this helps
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I believe that the foam density is not stiff enough to hold up to weight lifting. It would probably break down quickly.
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It can go down pretty far! Though I keep mine up for better leverage and control ! I love my trampoline and still use it even after the recovery of my hip surgery!
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Hi, I would NOT use this as a box jump. It really is only good for step-up-step-down or for doing an elevated lunge. However, if you buy the full-size step, then you could use that for the box jump (it comes w four riders, but I would buy two more to add some height). I'm sorry I know the high step has a good price, but it is not safe to be used as a plyo box.
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It compresses under weight but regains its height when off-loaded. I doubt it will be of any particular help with transfers - even if the person tried to "bounce" out of the chair. I have no idea of other imaginative uses for it - I shipped it abroad after a few days.
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It is really designed, so your feet only are on it raised, giving the squatting position.There is a video on youtube by manufacturer. Your weight wouldnt be an issue. Used correctly or even if somehow you choose to stand. But I would watch video, it works very easily as designed
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Yes it is. I use it during my crossfit workouts. This product provides adequate support without hindering mobility allowing for a full range of motion. The proper size should provide a tight fit.