Cathe's pullup tower questions?

bethj

Cathlete
Does anyone remember if this tower is going to be easy to take apart and store flat? And when is the estimated date of availability? I know Cathe said she is not officially using it for a squat rack, but for those of you who are familiar with racks, does this look like it could fit the bill for a light barbell of say 40 pounds? I know it wouldn't be good for a real heavy barbell. Thanks!
Beth
 
I was wondering when it will be available too!! I did disk 2 today, and it would have been a great option to do all those chin ups and pull ups with the tower like Cathe and crew did. BTW have been loving STS...I think it will be a great 3 months! If anyone has any idea when the tower will be available, I would love to get one!
 
Somewhere around here Cathe mentioned it would take seconds to flatten and store under a bed I believe.....I remembered that b/c I thought that was great news for me.....it should be okay for a barbell rack and pull up bar, but I have no idea on availability.

I just completed disc 2 week 1 and loved it and would have loved to have the pull up bar too. I am LOVING this system so far.
 
I also did disc 2 and would have loved a chin up bar to use. I hope it comes out soon, I don't want to have to play too much catch up on them when it finally comes available. I did use tubing and a door but didn't get much out of them, way too easy.
Colleen
 
I was watching the Today show this morning, and they did a piece rating "as seen on tv" fitness equipment. They did the Iron Gym, which is the pull-up bar you put in your door, but doesn't require you "installing" it. It hooks on and uses physics to stay in place. Then you stick it in the closet or under the bed or wherever (unless you choose to leave it there). They actually said it was a solid piece - they gave it the highest vote of the things they tested out. It's also available at Target, Modell's and probably other places and only costs $30. Both Jenna and Matt did chin-ups with it, and Jenna even flipped over from it and did a plank with a spotter and that thing didn't move. They had a fitness person test them out and she also gave it a "buy" rating. I may just get one of those, as there has been no update at all on the pull-up tower, so who knows when that may come out. If the tower comes out later, I can buy it later (or not) - at least this would do well for now and be inexpensive.
 
I also did disc 2 and would have loved a chin up bar to use. I hope it comes out soon, I don't want to have to play too much catch up on them when it finally comes available. I did use tubing and a door but didn't get much out of them, way too easy.
Colleen

Try using a really thick tube. The one I've been using is the green one from Beachbody - B Line resistance band. Attach to the top of a closed door (I have attachment by sissel that works the best for me) and I sit on the floor w/my feet against the door. Not the same as the pull up tower/bar, but it's the best I have for now. Works pretty well...sometimes I xcross the tubing to make it even harder...

Can't wait for the pull up tower so i can have a choice!
 

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