06-25-11, 06:38 AM | |
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Trx on pullup bar
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I use the TRX on a pullup bar and it doesn't slide back and forth. I will try to explain how I do it. First you lay the strap over the top of the pullup bar and pull it so the anchor point (buckle) is even with the pullup bar. then you wrap the strap around the bar alternating to the left and to the right of the anchor point. The wrapping left and right will help keep it from sliding around. When the strap has been wound all the way around the pullup bar like this, attach the buckle to the buckle on the anchor point. It works great for me and I weigh 180 lbs. Hope this helps! |
06-25-11, 07:07 AM | ||
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06-25-11, 07:42 AM | |
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
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That's how I've been using mine for over 6 months and it hasn't once budged. I always test it out before doing a new move. But mine's a Freestyle trainer, not a TRX, so each strap is secured separately and maybe makes it less prone to slipping.
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06-25-11, 01:55 PM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Thanks for the advice guys!
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Although I did check out the clips yesterday and it did look pretty good.
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06-25-11, 03:03 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2003
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I have the new Jungle Gym XT (http://www.performbetter.com/detail.aspx?ID=5607 attached to my pullup bar (Perfect Pullup). I like my setup.
The Jungle Gym has two separate straps which can be linked so that they form one strap. Right now I have them as two straps, each hanging from the pullup bar. Adjusting the length of the strap is quick and easy. I check two things before I use it: that the pullup bar is securely seated in the holding brackets (it can be lifted out of the brackets); and that the straps are securely attached. That takes about 5 seconds and I'm good to go. The straps don't slip or move on the bar. I like having the 2 straps because you can put them right next to each other or space them out, have one a different length than the other, etc. Limitations for me are the location where I have it set up, there is a wall on one side perpendicular to the doorframe, so if I'm leaning through, I can't open my arms fully without bonking into the wall. On the other hand, the wall kind of comes in handy when I'm doing something stupid, it makes for a nice prop to catch my balance. Also, with the Perfect Pullup bracket, I will only lean out in the direction where the bar is fully locked in the brackets (opposite the side where you can lift the bar up). I use it mostly for core and upper body strength. I'm pretty sure you need a suspension trainer. I put off the purchase for the longest time, just like it took me about 2? 3? years to buy a pullup bar. Between the 2 of them, I can really work my back and core like never before. You want it. You need it. |
06-25-11, 03:09 PM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Seriously, thanks for the recommendation. Now that I've decided to defer my purchase, I have plenty of time to carry out research.
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