Where to buy a doorway chin up bar

Chin up bars are a good and cost-effective addition to any home gym as the only requirement is a doorway to put the bar in. Using only the body's own strength to exercise, it offers a great physical toning workout and can be transported for use anywhere. This article looks at places to purchase a chin up bar.

How to use a chin up bar.

Chin up bars are a great way of toning not just the arms and chest, but the back and abdominals as well. Using a chin up bar for chin up exercises can be difficult, but don't let not being able to pull up your own body weight stop you from purchasing one, as a range of exercises can be performed by beginners. Negative chin ups These are used to build overall strength. To perform these, start in the top position and lower yourself slowly to the floor. This is easier because the body can lower more weight than it can lift. Start by standing on a chair or bench to start, grab the bar and lower yourself until your feet are on the floor. It is advised to have someone there to help you, at least at first. Abdominal exercises To perform these, just hang by your hands and raise your knees to waist level. Raise up and go back down slowly as many times as you can. The benefits Chin up bars may seem low tech and old-fashioned but they have been tried and tested over time as an effective upper back workout.
It works all the muscles on the upper back including latissimus dorsi (lats), rhomoids and trapezius (traps). It also works the arms, by using an underhand grip. Moreover, it emphasises use of the biceps. Where an overhand grip known as pull ups work the forearm muscles.

Where to purchase

High Street stores Almost all High Street sport shops that carry equipment will have a chin up bar in stock, because they are small and fairly cheap they are a very popular item.
Places like Sportsdirect and JJb often carry them at varying prices.
Argos carry a workout range and also carry chin up bars in stock, stock levels vary from store to store but they have a stock checker and reserve service on the website. Online For a large range of pull up bars with unbiased customer reviews Amazon.co.uk is a good place to shop for the perfect bar to suit your needs. If a bargain is sought after then head to Ebay.co.uk for second-hand and brand new bars at varying prices. It is advised that participants seek advice of a GP before using any new form of workout equipment.