Been eyeing one so I can leave it near the doorway to me bedroom to do a set a day.
Some have said it can wreck your door frames and some say it's never left a scratch
Fila Door Gym Chin up Bar $10.80 (Was $18) @ Target
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Da dpG on 29/05/2021 - 13:21 target.com.au (736 clicks)
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The bit that presses against the wall on the other side above the door frame can leave some marks on the wall and possibly and indentation, depending on how you use it. Didn't notice any problems with the door frame.
the trims these are hooking onto are MDF these days unless you live in something other than a mass produced house/apartment.
They're not timber and far from structural.
I wouldn't trust them to hold me up, let a lone not do damage.
If you have a pergola or something I'd be more inclined to hang a set of gymnastic rings
Depends on your door frame, i dont trust mine not to rip the frame off but YMMV
Yes damages paint and possibly frame, I also didn't think it was safe. I binned mine after first use.
They leave marks, but nothing catastrophic. After a couple of years using one I had a faint black mark on the wall above the frame from the rubber pad on the top piece, and a couple of spots on the frame where the bar had rubbed the paint away as it shifted slightly with my weight. When I moved house I just sugar soaped the top mark away and touched up the paint on the frame and it looked good as new.
You don't have to worry about ripping the whole doorframe out of the wall. It's a clever design that actually squeezes against the wall and frame under load; you aren't literally hanging your bodyweight off the top of your doorframe.
The only problem I've found with these is that they're limited to the size of your doorway. I'm on the taller end, and when I hang from one my grip width is a little too narrow and my knees are almost touching the floor. They're great for the convenience factor of being able to bang out a set any time you walk past it in your house, but the best place for pullups is always going to be the highest bar you can jump up and grab at the local children's playground while you're out with your dog :P
You got a door, you got a gym.
Checkmate, all my doors are lunettes
Youtube has plenty of reviews. Under FAIL videos.
And subtitle to this video says it all "Some idiots getting hurt".
And many of the "accidents" in that video are using the telescopic version of a chinup bar (different to this), that has obviously not been fixed (tightened) in place properly.
Be sensible with how you use this one (no running jumps, make sure it is centred on the door frame before each use, grip first to use your weight as the counterbalance that keeps it in place and stable) and ensure the door frame is suitable.
Had no problems in over 15 years of using the same one, 4-5 times a week.
Safely used by several adults and even a young kid lifted up to it by an adult, with not one instance of the chinup bar coming loose and dropping.
As mentioned above, you can get minor cosmetic marks on the reverse side above the door frame, and some minor indents in a wooden door frame on the facing side where the edge of the handles sit. Not hard to touch up the frame though (even if a renter), so looks like was never there.
If your door frame is not stable enough for this then you've likely got bigger structural problems than a chinup bar to concern you.
Take note of the maximum weight recommendations, use sensibly and you'll be fine.
N.B.
Have also used the telescopic version of a chinup bar successfully and might be more suited to those concerned about how strong their door frame is or for renters (as if you can get away with a couple of drill holes inside the door frame will otherwise leave less noticeable marks). Only problem is that depending on how high you place it, how far you can get your head over the bar can be restricted by the top of the door frame.
WARNING. This type of portable chin up bar is not considered SAFE to use. There are numerous accidents caused by this equipment. I suggest you YouTube or Google it first before buying it.
Target should not risk selling such equipment. This should be banned.
Correct. My brother was using one of these and it collapsed. He fractured his elbow and it was awful, he has had plates and screws inserted and lots of pain and problems and recently had a follow up operation nearly 12 months down the track. I actually have one of these things but will never use it, planning to chop it up in little pieces and chuck it away one of these days. I would never have believed how unsafe these things are until the one my brother had gave way whilst he was using it - it was the bar itself not the doorframe. Everyone who is saying these things are not safe is totally correct it seems.
5 years ago it also collapsed on me while using it. I landed awkwardly on my tail bone, luckily no serious injuries except some bruises. All the best to your brother.
Just go to an outdoor park kids playground and use the bars there . Safer and you get fresh air .
Can't be bothered. Easier to just have it hanging there and do a few chin-ups as I walk past.
literally exactly why I bought it
Got one for my 16yo thanks
Keen to get feedback from anyone that has these.. DO they wreck the doorframe or no?