Can this also be used for horizontal pull ups ( AKA Let Me Ups ) in conjunction with something like a stool to put your feet on ?
616903
I purchased this unit for a friend a while back. I'm not sure, I don't think so. horizontal pullupz doesnt seem possible. The dimensions are in the details.. I have bad feet so I can't stand long, wish I could do let me ups :( ..
616904
I've never used this for horizontal pull ups. So, I'm not sure this piece of equipment can be used for that purpose? The equipment is a robust design and not easy to topple...assuming it is placed on level ground.
616905
Technically you can it for that the machine is high enough , I have never tried doing that only regular dips and weighted dips. But also you would have to rotate your hands since there is no direct straight bar like normal. I would advise being careful of you do try them
616906
No, this is strictly for doing dips only. No other exercise can be performed except dips. Hope this helps?
616907
I guess anything is possible, you would heed a stable base. I think you would be better off though buying a dedicated pull up tower.
1716535
Not in stock form but if you modified it you could. The leg piece is not hinged it just holds your ankles down while you do sit ups. You would have to fabricate some hearty hinges
1923598
If you are asking, Peter, then you likely are a pull-up aficianado and, for us, this is not wide enough. A straight bar of 5 feet would be better for guys like us.
1763348
Yes, you can attach it horizontally (by which I mean sideways, not up and down). I am sure you could tie it about your waist, but I am not sure how secure it would be, given the fact that the straps are elastic.
2212961
The idea is that you will sit well above the ground - your feet will not reach the ground. You don't sit "down" - you raise your bum up into it. Think of a bar stool. You can hoist yourself up using the bar that's low in the front. It should be fine IMHO
1489134
That is what i use it for, however the stool is a bit uneven, so i had to use a piece of paper to even out it out.
51904
I don't see why not -- the top and bottom bars are adjustable -- you only put one leg up at a time. You never really put all your weight on the bar, and if you put it together correctly, it's actually pretty sturdy! I use it to do the bar method DVD's and you never really do more than lightly hold on for balance, so again I don't see why not.
1625383
Only if by proper boots you mean anti gravity boots... George Jetson. The bar is great for pull ups but it does sway and rock easily from side to side. I wouldn't feel safe hanging upside down from a bunch of poles that aren't welded or even bolted tight. Slip connections don't even all have cotter pins. That said its plenty sturdy for normal pull ups and the loose joints make for quick easy assembly/disassembly. If you do upside down stuff... wear a helmet... Radio.
1756570
Well, I've never used it that way but you could use it to pull the bottom part of the leg opening over your foot I would think. Its kind of long to use to pull them all the way up.
53033
You can use it, but you will have to use the 'assist' to tilt your body at more of an angle. So you would be keeping your legs straight and body straight but your body will be at more of a 45° angle. The only problem I see with this is that you are not working the same muscles. I guess you could put it on your ankle, make it really tight and keep your knees bent during the pull up. You would use your leg muscles a bit to properly benefit from the assist. As I have never tried this I do not know how it would work.Hope this helps.
1444947
Thank you for contacting Active Forever. The handrail on this stool is only to be used for balance. I hope this helps with your decision to order this product. If we can be of any other help, please feel free to contact us.
50823
yes, I use it a a foot stool in my motorhome where the floor is flat and uncomfortable. works well.
184571
Yes. If you had a tall stool and depending on your height....maybe. But it's pretty tall so that it can work over the treadmill.
371929
You could probably set it up to do some ab work but I haven't tried any exercises like that. It's not really designed for that. By design,the device balances your body on it and if you were to lift your upper body all the way up, it might cause you to rotate back upright unless you adjust the settings so you are not balanced.
13109
I think you could use it. I put my right foot on and bring the step down then do the left one. This machine is really a good workout!
1801610
It is not that high, so you should be able to with an adjustable stool. In fact I am going tomorrow to do this tomorrow as I am getting tired of standing
2132087
Yes, there is a multi-purpose attachment (included in the package that I purchased at Wal-Mart), that attaches to either end of the frame. It can go on the top as a pull up bar or foot brace for sit-ups. It can go on the bottom of the frame to do what you are asking. I don't think any on-line pictures of it show it, but you can see it in some of the photos on the packaging.