Tower Questions

[fox2star]

Hi,

Is anyone else having a problem on where to set bars etc for the pull ups using the Tower? I tried to see where the crew had it set, but could not easily tell. I am trying to use it to do the easiest version of the pull up/chin ups where your legs are slightly bent, outstreched. Sort of like Brenda in disk 21.

I really wish there was some type of tutorial on using this piece of equipment. I am almost sorry I bought it..

 

[Denise R]

Hi Deb!

Sorry for your tower troubles! I know that when hubby and I first lowered it, I tested it by walking my feet out into that position prior to doing the workout. Then we could "count" the notches and know where the placement was--same thing for when I have to move it for chest work. Once you find it, you can then count it out and write it down and then hopefully you'll just remember it!

Hope that helps!


Denise

 

[MommaPew]

I was actually thinking of marking next to the holes with masking tape so I'd know which onces to use.

 

[fit_fairy]

I was actually thinking of marking next to the holes with masking tape so I'd know which onces to use.

That's what I did with my power cage. I can not think or count straight when working out. So to be safe I marked where the saftey catches for squats and for benching- that way I don't have to think

 

[princessbear]

That's what I did with my power cage. I can not think or count straight when working out. So to be safe I marked where the saftey catches for squats and for benching- that way I don't have to think

Catherine - you use the Tower for squats? How is that working for you? I know they said that it wasn't meant for use as a squat stand and I was thinking of trying it anyway but felt it wouldn't be safe. Let me know your experience with it if you can. Thanks!

 

[fit_fairy]

Sorry for the confusion I have a power cage not the Cathe Tower.

 

[fox2star]

Thanks for the replies. I tthink I will "mark" the holes for the different things too. I even have to use different levels for the flat bench press versus the incline one. I have not tried it for squats yet. It's the dang pull ups that I bought it for and I cannot do even one. It just doesn't fee comfortable.