Doorway Pullup Bars

Pull Up Safety

PullupMan — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:04:01 +0000

Pull ups are very beneficial, but you should take into account the following safety reminders in order to avoid injury.

Do Not swing or bounce when using your pull up bar.
Do Not attempt to hang by your feet or legs from your pull up bar.
Do Not use a doorway pull up bar if you weigh over 300 lbs. Try a pull up station instead.
Do Not use a doorway pull up bar if you are unsure about the stability of the doorway or door jamb.
Do Not allow children under 18 years of age to use a doorway pull up bar unless supervised by an adult.
Ensure that you test to make sure your pull up bar is completely secure in the doorway before using it.
Make sure you maintain a controlled motion when performing pull ups or chin ups.

Pull ups and chin ups are great at-home exercises, but you need to take these precautions to ensure that you avoid injury. Now get back to your workout and add some reps!

Using a P90X Pull Up Bar for Sit Ups

PullupMan — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:36:06 +0000

In this 12th video of the series, fitness instructor Danielle demonstrates how to use your doorway pull up bar for sit ups. By placing your pull up bar at the bottom of the door frame, you can place your toes beneath the bar to ensure you are using proper form for your sit ups. The bar should not lift when doing sit ups. It it does, you are using your leg muscles too much for momentum, and not using your abs effectively.
Danielle explains proper form for sit ups, which is important for avoiding injury, and for maximizing the benefits of your sit ups. This same method can be employed for crunches as well. Ensure that your lower back and shoulder blades are making contact with the ground, and make sure you are using a fluid motion.
Watch the following video as Danielle demonstrates proper form for the most effective sit ups and crunches.

Doing Push Ups with a Pull Up Bar

PullupMan — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:25:05 +0000

Fitness instructor Danielle demonstrates how to perform push ups using your doorway pull up bar. It is important to have a variety of exercises in your workout plan to ensure that one muscle group does not get overworked, giving you an unbalanced appearance. Danielle demonstrates and explains how narrow grip push ups and wide grip push ups will target different muscles giving you the balanced appearance you are after.

Watch the video below:

Added Benefits of Hanging Knee and Leg Lifts

PullupMan — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:33:13 +0000

In the last video segment, Danielle demonstrated how to hanging knee lifts and hanging leg lifts from your doorway pull up bar. These are very beneficial to your abs. In the video below, Danielle elaborates on some of the added benefits of this exercise.

Hanging Knee Lift and Hanging Leg Lift Video

PullupMan — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:28:52 +0000

Hanging knee lifts and hanging leg lifts are an excellent abdominal workout that can be performed with your doorway pull up bar. Watch the following video as Danielle demonstrates and explains the benefits.

Pull Ups and Proper Form

PullupMan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:18:29 +0000

In this video, Danielle talks about pull ups and the importance of using proper form. Poor form can result in unwanted injuries. Watch the video for a demonstration.

Pull Ups vs. Chin Ups – What’s the Difference?

PullupMan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:40:54 +0000

Pull ups and chin ups are similar in nature, but differ in the hand grip and the muscles that they target. Chin ups are typically easier to do than pull ups, because you get assistance from the biceps. Pull ups target more of your back muscles and get less assistance from the bicep.

Watch the following video where Danielle explains the differences between pull ups and chin ups, and the muscles that they target.

Jumping Pull Ups and Negatives

PullupMan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:52:27 +0000

We all know how difficult pull ups can be for beginners. Getting even one pull up can be an accomplishment. Additional reps come with the additional strength you gain from your workouts. A great way to start training your muscles to do natural, unassisted pull ups is to start off doing jumping pull ups. With a jumping pull up, you use the upward momentum of your jump to assist your muscles in getting your chin above the bar. The key is to let yourself down slowly, and make your muscles work on the way down.

Watch the following video, as Danielle demonstrates doing jumping pull ups, and turning them into negatives.

Assisted Pull Ups for Beginners – Part 2

PullupMan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:26:27 +0000

Here is part 2 of the Assisted Pull Ups for Beginners video segment. Danielle shows you a little more advanced method to help beginners gain the strength they need to complete unassisted pull ups.

Assisted Pull Up for Beginners Video

PullupMan — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:41:07 +0000

In this fourth video of the series, Danielle demonstrates assisted pull ups for beginners. Everyone knows how difficult pull ups can be to do. Pull ups are a very beneficial exercise, but they take a fair amount of upper body strength. Danielle shows you some tips for beginners that will help them gain upper body strength on their way to doing pull ups on their own.