Does the bar loosen up and spin easier once it's used a little. I wanted it mainly for snatch & clean & jerk training.
1645509
Yes, she loosens up after a couple of uses. Esp. when being used for snatch and clean and jerk. ;) ;)
1645510
It's a great bar for light to moderate oly lifting. You don't have a problem with spinning. Easy transition and application.
1645511
It is broken in rather well.. we use this bar weekly for snatches, cleans, jerks and presses.. We've got three of these bars and they get tons of crossfit use and abuse.. They hold up extremely well. Couldn't be more happier with these bars.
1645512
It seems to spin fine for me doing cleans and jerks and snatches. I've hit 225# on the clean with no issues.
1303299
You don't necessarily need a bar, but works best. You can use a sturdy tall object, like I used a back of a chair. I just wasn't impressed with the workout, but maybe because if I had the correct height of a bar it would have worked better. I just went back to using my Jackie warner DVd's. I saw better results with them.
178487
Yes, I believe I did. The squat rack is nicely built and extremely sturdy and durable. The pull up bars are heavily padded----with a strong material not like those other pull up bars that fall apart with a few weeks of use.It also has many safety features as well as j-hooks for you to rest the bar. I loved the lat attachment which you have to purchase separately. It's a very convenient way to work arms, back and even abs.I hope I answered your question.Take care
538921
This is Steve the sleeves spin pretty good, I occasionally put the bar on the end and put a few drops of oil where the bushing is and leave overnight ... The sleeves spin better with weight on them ... This is more of a power bar than a weightlifting bar ... But for the price this is a really good bar ,as good as ones costing twice as much ..
708923
It has a belt that I never attach it, that should adjust how far upside you want to be. I like going all the way because it gives me a better stretch. But the problem not attaching the belt means you have to hold the bars with your hands so it holds you in place and not swing you back up.
577057
I have the total gym XLI and the press up bars are too wide, my opinion the standard bar is better quality, not sure if you know the pull up bar fits the bottom of the main frame and does all you need and cheaper, and better, hope this helps Regards RobertRobert
1761764
I just got it, waiting for plates to arrive, but yes, it seems to be a pretty solid bar...a bit greasy upon arrival but once cleaned up, I used it to practice snatch form with just bar...It's no Rogue but good enough for home gym use for sure!
1144324
Yes. There's a pin located on the side of the handle bar, that if pulled out, you can bring the bar straight to you during your workout or you can do a side twist that helps with getting rid of love handles. If the pin is in, the bar won't rotate with you. I keep my pin out so I can do both moves during the workout. You will LOVE this machine! Hope this answers your question. (Donna from Brewton, Alabama)
981918
This curl bar is perfect for anyone. The bar itself weighs 11# so he could start off with 5# on each side and if that's too easy then move up to 10# on each side and so on. The best way to train is do about 4 sets of 10 and the last set should be quite a challenge to fininsh. I hope this helps. It's a great deal on this bar. I also use mine for overhead presses, weighted squats, wide grip rows, and weighted lunges.
175730
I would not recommend it. While it is solid enough to do pull ups on its own, if you attach a TRX, the bar may become unstable and collapse
1099266
It actually works better with the thick chin up bars. They have a better grip. I love this boots, everybody at the gym asksme where i got them and its the best workout tool to get ripped and easy on your back. Love love love this boots and very strong. I got yhem about 3 years ago and they are the best. Hope this helps.
1490711
Not quite. The fan is a little weak and the machine is a little wobbly. I still use mine, but there have been several times that I have contemplated rejoining the gym so I could have access to better equipment.
1303004
It wobbles from side to side a bit... That doesn't stop it from rolling smoothly but it does make it hard to rack because there are not many holes to hook the smith bar onto and if he bar is leaning it may make it difficult to latch the bar safely. But if you use the safety stops then they will protect you if you can't hook the bar on and save you from harm. But no it does not move dead even there is some side to side movement
577056
I have the total gym XLI and the press up bars are too wide, my opinion the standard bar is better quality, not sure if you know the pull up bar fits the bottom of the main frame and does all you need and cheaper, and better, hope this helps Regards Robert Robert
1334475
I didn't have that problem. However, I've read in reviews that the wheel does loosen up. Actually, now that I think about it, it has gotten a lot looser.
203995
I find that once you tighten the ends, they don't move. The screw controls a wire that tightens and loosens around the grip squeezing the black "finger" and grip to the bar. In my opinion, I woun't want to change it often. On the other hand, it isn't that much longer than what I had before I replaced my old grip.
1210992
The pull up is smooth. However on the pull down you actually have to pull the bike or whatever you are keeping on the mount down while at the same time giving the cord some slack making a vertical line so the lock won't activate. So it si not jerky but not so smooth.