A weak door frame and or moldings can cause the unit to fail and dislodge from the door way.
Iron gym door frame damage.
Iron gym features different doorway pull up bars have different features.
No damage to the door frame just some black color on the wall above the frame.
This is the piece that locks into the back of the door molding to stabilize the iron gym so it does not fall.
The iron gym holds slightly less than the sportneer bar 300 pounds and is slightly more limited on what door frames it can adhere to door frames 24 to 32 inches wide.
My 2 year old was almost struck in the head by it after i had just set it up in the door frame the other day.
I know the bar itself can hold up to like 250 pounds but will the door ways.
Quick fix for pull up bar to prevent wall damage iron gym.
I might be wrong biased though.
It s a great piece of workout equipment.
You can do push ups.
These rubber segments are meant to reduce the possibility of damaging the door frame or the adjoining walls.
Attaches and detaches to and from the door frame easily.
My uncle whom is 150lbs busted out a few reps and it held him no problems.
Also make sure the door frame and moldings are secure and solid before installing iron gym.
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Before use carefully read and understand all of the following directions for proper installation.
Does the iron gym doorway pull up bar damage the door frame.
It creaks sometimes but otherwise i feel safe.
I ve been using an iron gym bar that holds on to the door frame for 1 year.
Trust me when i say it will fall without it.
If anyone has had it for a long time could you tell me if it has caused any damage to your door frame.
My family and i recently moved causing the loss of our iron gym safety wedge.
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A great way to improve upper body strength is to start a fitness routine that incorporates pull ups and chin ups.
I am planning on buying the iron gym but my parents think it is going to break our door frame.
Some models have rubber bindings softening their edges.
However i am 120lbs.
Used it on the bathroom door and the frame is still strong no damage done.
There are several ways to do these exercises but many are interested in performing these exercises in their own home gyms.