Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar Review

Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar Review


The Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar hit the market almost 2 years ago and is now a big hit with all the workout fanatics. It is very easy to use and comes with easy to read instructions so anybody can assemble it. Did I happen to mention that the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar is extremely cheap. So anyone planning to get a good chinning bar for your hard earned dollars, look no further. Let Me give you the rundown on the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar.


Assembling the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar


The Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar comes with a guide that will help you assemble it. The instructions are some what confusing for some people. For me it was a piece of cake. I have to say that I needed a socket wrench to screw 2 of the bolts on due to the fact that the little tool wrench that comes with it tends to strip the bolts. If you find that you have any problems with the kit, call the number available with the guide and they will send you another kit free of charge.

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Mounting the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar


Mounting the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar is also easy. All you have to do is mount it between you doorway horizontal of course. You don't have to worry about it ripping your door trim down as it's patented design allows it to support your weight by balancing itself between the doorway and the top of the bar itself. However it is only made to fit between a doorway 30 to 32 inches wide. So any thing less or more is a do not purchase. Another thing I don't like about most chinning bars is they tend to leave scuff marks on your doorway as time passes. I like to put rags between the bar and the doorway to prevent this.



Chin-ups with Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar


The Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar supports weight up to 300 pounds. I only weigh 150 lbs so I have no problems. This chinning bar also comes with multiple grips so you work your pecs, biceps, abs, and obliques. The Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar also sets up on the wall and ground. You can perform pull-ups and chin-ups, push-ups and sit ups. With enough practice and repetition you can build a very good looking well defined upper body. The bars multiple grips enable you to work numerous muscles at different angles. I have had
the multi chinning bar for about six months and From 1 to 5 (I give it a 4)!

I must say I would recommend the Everlast Multi Function Chinning Bar to any person who is serious about building upper body strength and beauty.

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Chin Ups and Chin Up Exercise

Chin up

The chin up exercise is used to build up upperbody strength, it is specifically designed for strengthening the latissimus dorsi(the larger, flat, dorso-lateral muscle).



Chin up form


The chin up exercise is performed in a specific manner. As the exerciser grips a fixed chin-up bar with a supinated grip (palms facing the exerciser),The entire body is pulled up until the upper chest touches the chin up bar. The exerciser than lowers his entire body until the arms are straight, and the exercise is thus repeated. However chin-ups can be done with a kip (done with help from the legs and back). The chin up exercise can also be done from a dead hang ( the body is kept straight and completely still). Performing the chin-up exercise will be most effective when the body is lowered down to a full extension. Do not confuse chin-ups with pull-ups. Pull-ups are done with a pronated grip (palms facing away from the exerciser).


Chin ups and the muscles they target


Chin ups target the latissimus dorsi muscle which is assisted by the biceps brachii, teres major, brachioradialis, brachialis, posterior deltoid, levator scapulae, infraspinatus, rhomboids, teres minor, pectoralis and trapzius muscles.



Chin up exercises and variations


Mountain Climber chin-ups - the exerciser stands directly under the chin-up bar, palms facing each other. This chin up exercise is done as the head alternates from left to right with each chin-up.

Sternal chinups - this chin up uses a full range of motion, as the sternum is raised to the chin-up bar. This leaves the elbows directly below the shoulders.

Supine chin-ups - the supine position (horizontal position), the arms grip the chin-up bar perpendicular to the body as the chest is pulled towards the bar instead of the chin. This variation uses the teres and trapezius muscles more than the regular vertical chin-ups.

Towel chin-ups - A towel is looped over the chin-up bar and the towel is gripped instead of the bar.

One arm chin-ups - This chin up exercise is done with only one hand as the exerciser pulls himself up with no help other than his one hand and arm. This type of chin-up requires alot of strength.

Weighted chin-ups - Extra weight is added to the body such as dumbbells between the feet, ankle weights and kettle bells.

One forearmed chin-ups - This chin up exercise is done as one hand grips the bar and the other hand holds the upper arm of the gripping hand between the elbow and shoulder.

One handed chin-ups - One hand grips the bar while the other hand holds the wrist of the gripping hand.




Increasing chin-up ability


In order for a person to increase the number of chin-ups performed, specific training is required.

When doing chin up exercises it is recommended to have good form and try to do them without touching the floor. This takes a lot of practice.

Push to increase your number of repetitions in a specified time.

Push to increase your number of repetitions with extra weight.



Chin up exercises for beginners


For a person who is not strong enough to perform a concentric chin-up, it is best to start out with a negative chin-up. This type of chin-up is executed with the help of another person as the exerciser is assisted to the top position and ends of with a slow, controlled descent.

Beginners can also make use of an assisted chin-up machine where the exerciser stands on a bar with a counterweight to reduce the weight that one pulls up.



Stretching and warm ups before chin up exercise


Before you perform a chin up exercise you should take about 15 minutes to warm up and stretch the muscles. This will reduce the chance of injury. There are various forms of muscle stretching such as Static Muscle Stretching, and Dynamic Muscle Stretching.



Chin up bar training


When beginning chin up exercises a may be very difficult for you to do them. That's quite alright, this is natural. The solution would be to get yourself a chair and assist your chin ups with your legs. With enough practice and effort you will be able to perform a chin up by yourself. As you progress keep trying to increase your number of chin ups.




Chin up exercise for endurance


If you want to build endurance with your chin up exercise, perform them slowly. This is also difficult, but when you get good at it you'll find yourself doing more chin ups than you thought you were capable of. The key to mastering slow endurance chin ups is will power. It is extremely hard to force yourself to keep going. Try to first master sets of four.




Chin up exercise for strength


When doing chin ups for strength you must do as many as you possibly can until you reach muscle failure. You can work between strength training and endurance training. After you work your way up to 12 chin ups increase resistance by adding small (5 to 10 lbs) ankle weights or waist weights. You can also attempt to perform one arm assisted chin ups.




Chin up lockoffs


Chin up lockoffs is a technique used to improve strength-endurance. This chin up exercise is performed in alternate sets between arms spread apart, then close together. As you perform these, let your heart rate come down between sets, then start again. Do sets of four.




Chin up exercise summary


Training your upper body is very beneficial to your heart and your overall health. You can purchase a chin up bar online or at any spots authority store near you. By doing a variety of chin up exercises you will improve your strength and endurance and also your upper body will look much more eye catching, if you know what I mean.



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Chinning Bar

The chinning bar has become a staple in the workout industry. Particularly excellent for those who like to workout at home. The chinning bar is perfect for those who like to work the biceps and back muscles. To help build upper back strength, you need to be doing pull ups. Chinning bars were mostly found on children's playgrounds. They consisted of a horizontal metal bar held above ground by a wooden or metal frame. There were 2 to 3 different heights of bars for people of different heights. How it worked was a person would stand under the bar, and jump up to hold on to the bar with both hands.The palms would face away from the person and the feet would hang freely in the air. The person would then pull him/her self up till the chin was past the bar, and then slowly lower him/her self back to hanging by his/her arms. Repeating this motion as many times as possible until fatigue sets in the arms. Thus you have the pull-up or chin-up.


There are basically two types of chinning bars, those you install with hardware into a inside door frame for permanent mounting or there is the removable pull-up bar that you use your own weight and pressure to lock into place as you do your pull-ups. What make the removable chinning bar convenient is the fact that when your finished working out you can take it down easily. You can also take it with you wherever you go if you choose to. There are various styles of chinning bars, some more popular than others.


Removable chinning bar


The chinning bar that I most like is the removable type that you place above inside the door frame and is held in place by your weight. These chinning bars have a curved shape something like 10speed bike handles. There is a long bar that pivots up over the back of the door frame, resting above the frame. There is also a long bar attached to the pivot bar that rest opposite the pivot bar on the other side of the door frame. This part rests snug into the outer part of the door frame. Now as you hang your weight pushes the front bar down and against the edges of the door frame, while the pivot bar is thrusted forward against the wall, holding the chinning bar into place as you do your pull-ups. There are different types of removable chinning bars. Some just have a single bar, and others have different hand and pad positions. Some a built very cheaply but are very effective and others are built more sturdier and of course the cost more. Most come in the price range of 27 to 83 dollars.


Before you purchase any chinning bars make sure to read the specifications on them. Some are only built for doors with a certain width, namely 4-inches thick. Make sure to measure you doorways and make sure there aren't any obstacles that could get in the way of your workout. I recommend buying a chinning bar that has padding on it so as to not scratch and scuff up your doorway.


Bolt-on chinning bars

The other pull-up bar is the one that comes with small brackets that need to be bolted on to the inside edges of your door jamb permanently. You then insert the bar into the brackets. Many of these bars come with two sets of brackets. So you can also install a lower set of brackets in order to use your chinning bar as a sit-up bar.



Adding a chin-up bar to your home gym


There are many of you out there that would like to add a chinning bar to your home gym. As you have already seen, there is the removable chinning bar and the bolt-on chinning bar. However there are many variations and styles of these two devices available on the market. They come in many shapes and colors but, they all allow you to do pull-ups. Some have slight differences that allow for chin-ups and sit-ups. You mainly want to get something that is very easy to install.



Here are some of the best choices for your home gym:

1-Pull-up assistant

The Pull-up Assistant allows anyone to perform a pull-up. The Pull-Up-Assistant is attached to a pull-up bar with straps and hardware. There are also bungee cords and a secure foot platform that help reduce the weight of the user. This helps a person to do a good quantity of effective pull-ups.


2-Station Gym

The Champion Chin and Dip Station is an excellent piece of workout equipment. This machine allows for positive and negative resistance workouts. The way it is designed it can have two people workout on it at the same time. It is made of high quality heavy duty steel tubing for maximum support. It also has multiple grip positions for many different exercises.


3-Free Standing Bar

This piece of hardware has galvanized base and upright bar that is typically 80' inches wide. Is portable and can be broken down for easy storage when not in use.


4-Above Door Bar

The Above Door Bar can support up to 1200 lbs, when it is mounted properly. A person can perform close or wide grip pull ups. This bar can be mounted on any wall using 2 by 4 wood plate. It can also be mounted in reverse for reverse grip pull ups.


5-Wall Mount Bar

The Wall Mount Bar comes with brackets, shields and lag bolts. The bar is 40 inches wide and is made of 11-gauge powder-coated steel, which is very strong. It also adjusts to 5 different heights. It's also removable which makes it very convenient.


6-Door Gym

Allows for pull-ups, chin-ups, dips, push-ups and crunches. It has 3 grip positions, narrow, wide and neutral, and holds against the doorway using leverage.


7-Adjustable Door Bar

This two-piece chin-up bar is adjustable and can be positioned at the top or bottom of the door frame for upper body or abdominal workouts. It can support weights of up to 400 pounds.


8-Joist Mount Bar

Is made for mounting on any wood joist, and is 48 inches in width. It has 30 degree down angles at each end. It comes with 4 - 3/8'' mounting bolts and hardware. Very easy to install.


9-Ceiling Mount Bar

This bar is similar to the Joist Bar in width, and also has 30 degree down angles at each end. However it has two traverse bars for pull-ups. Can be mounted in your basement.


10-Home Made Chinning bar

Of course you can make your own pull-up bar if you have the technical know how.

What you will need

• an electric drill

• a 3/8'' drill bit

• 2 - 3/8'' metal screws

• heavy duty 1 1/4'' round tube

• 1 1/4'' x 3/8'' heavy duty metal band

Try out many different types of chinning bars before investing in one. Weather you choose an expensive one or a cheap one, make sure your chinning bar fits you and your needs.

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