There are so many different types of chin up bars currently available so it can be difficult to decide which one will suit you most. There are leverage based bars, fixed bars and stand alone units which all have their good and bad points. This article will focus on the iron gym extreme edition workout bar.
The iron gym extreme edition workout bar is a superior version of the popular iron gym chin up bar. Designed to be used in door ways and on the floor, the iron gym extreme edition is for those of you who want that little bit extra from your workout without the need for going to the gym.
This bar has an additional 5 hand positions compared to the original 3 hand positions allowing for a more diverse workout. Using this multiple hand positions will allow you to work the shoulders,arms back as well as the abdominal muscles and other upper body muscle groups.
The design of the bar allows you to use it in the doorway using a leverage system. This means that you will not need any fixtures or fittings that may damage your door frame, however your door frame must be between 24-32 inches wide and have a trim or molding of 3.5 inches, if not then additional fixtures are required. Users have found that this type of chin up bar may not be compatible with door ways in older houses.
The bar can be easily be placed and removed from the door frame and used on the floor for additional exercises like ab crunches and tricep dips, it can be easily stowed away when not in use. It is also very portable so you can exercise in any room of your house or apartment without the hassle of unfixing the bar.
Good Points
* The bar is easy to assemble
* 5 grip positions
* portable
* Allows additional floor exercises
* Good price point
Bad Points
* Does not fit all doorways
* Can cause minor damage to door frame
* Does not fit all doors
* Some additional fixings may be required
* Some machining issues have been reported
The iron gym extreme edition workout bar is ideal for those of you who don't have the time or inclination to go to the gym and would prefer to exercise in your own home. The price point is below $50 so should suit most people without putting a dent in your wallet. The bar is not perfect as already stated, but if your home fits the manufacturers requirements then the iron gym bar is a good choice.