Chin-Up Bars

Among the simplest apparatus for working out, chin-up bars come in two types: portable (the kind that fits into the door way) and stationery.

Portables are by far the more popular and the most common. They allow exercisers to employ their use anytime or anywhere a doorway exists. This kind of chin up bar is made of durable but solid 2-inch steel and can be wedged (with the aid of plastic tabs) in any doorframe spanning anywhere from 26 inches to about 36 inches. Clearance for the head is also forethought. Its design extends or distends as necessary. Foam grips eliminate any risk of calluses, bruises or blisters.

Stationery chin up bars come in two variations, the permanent-mount and the open bar. The permanent mount chin up bar is similar to the portable except that it cannot be easily moved without unscrewing its brackets. These wall-mounted chin up bars are firm steel with foam or Neoprene gripping and features extendibility capabilities that take into account the variation of space. One adult or two children at a time can fit the maximum range. As for the open bar, this version is either indoor or outdoor in location. The indoor bar is not appended to the wall of any building; outdoor chin up bar sets, much like something found on a playground, are the same way. These are called free-standing chin up bar sets specifically for this reason. This kind of chin-up bar is nothing but steel or iron, hollow or solid—a simple chin up bar construction--and is situated a bit higher than portable or permanent-door chin-up bars, which is a circumstance that makes chin-ups more challenging. As a matter of fact, leg-raises from chin bars such as this are easier than on portable because of wide-open space. Because of extreme height, however, leg-raises can be considered of high-risk. A firm grip and head gear, then, are essential for this kind of exercise.

The ideal thing about chin up bars is the fact that they are extremely easy to produce; if one wishes to save money and has the right material, that person can construct a homemade chin up bar. For those who have never done this kind of thing before, a “build-your-own-chin-up-bar” manual can provide some useful information regarding both how one can use a chin up bar and installation suggestions.

Anyone who loves to exercise with the use of chin up bars, jump ropes, hand grips, or enhancement straps will find the 2-Ab loops worth a try. These append to the chin up bar and can extend the chin-up workout to involve shoulders, Latissimus Dorsi muscles, and especially the Ab groups.

Some of the major brands are: Everlast, Ironman, and the Giro chin up bar. These have proven to perform well in extreme conditions and for long periods of time.
Chin up bars are ingenious in their simplicity, which may explain why they are so popular and essential in exercise warm-ups. These will never go out of style!