I Love My Door Gym!
After all the squawking I’ve done about various exercise gimmicks, you’d think that I’m against inexpensive home fitness equipment. Nothing could be further from the truth! The trick is to get something that will give you some bang for your buck. Like a door gym, for example.
I love doing chin-ups/pull-ups. I can easily recall a time when I couldn’t do them at all. Admittedly, I was in pretty good company: most people can’t do them (or do them without cheating) – and that includes some pretty big, strong-looking guys. So working up to doing them really felt like an achievement.
I really owe it all to my door gym. I bought it about 5 years ago, so I could practice at home. I started with negatives and self-assisted chins with my feet resting on a chair, then worked up to doing full ROM (“range of motion”) chin-ups/pull-ups. My favorites are the semi-supinated chins (this is where the palms face each other).
I still do them at home for fun. I’m chained to a computer all day, so it helps to get up periodically and do a quick set of 5 – 6 reps to shake the cobwebs out. The thing is a snap to put into place and take down. It’s lightweight but sturdy, and hasn’t done the slightest bit of damage to the wall or door frame. It’s easily the best $39.95 I’ve ever spent.
May 30, 2008
Wow Elissa, I’m impressed, yet not suprised since it’s you. There are “0” ladies at my gym who do or very often try body chins and pulls.
Few of the big strong looking guys actually do
May 30, 2008
Yeah, I know…I know. 🙁 I wish more women would focus on training for strength, vs. looks. I’m not special: if I can do it, anyone can.