If you haven't heard about door gyms, they are one of the most innovative pieces of equipment made in the last few years. While chin up bars have been around for as long as anyone can remember, a door gym makes it much better. Lets take a look at how you can get a great workout using nothing but one of these inexpensive bars.
The main reason why a door gym is so great is because it just fits right onto any door in seconds. You don't need to use bolts or screws to hold it on, or worry about it falling down while you are using it. It actually just fits right onto the top of pretty much any doorway in a standard house, and goes on and off really easily. This is important because few people want an ugly looking thing like this hanging in their doorway all the time.
The best one to get is the Golds Gym equipment set, which includes the pull up bar, a set of push up stands, and abdominal straps as well. This one is a great deal, since you get all three of these items for the same price or less than what other manufacturers charge for just the bar itself. You can also get just the bar itself, which costs around twenty dollars.
Many people realize very quickly that they aren't going to get into great shape by doing a few pull ups alone. Most people can only do a few of them a day before their arms and shoulders get too tired. This is where the set comes in. You can do a set of pull ups, catch your breath for a minute, and then do some push ups. Finally, you can put the ab straps on the pull up bar and do leg raises.
The one drawback to a circuit training set like this is that some people get bored when they do the same few exercises every day. If this happens to you, your best bet is to spend a little more money and get a few more pieces of equipment to add some variety. Lots of people get weight sets and never use them, which means you can buy them used a steep discounts. You can often get a complete set of weights, bars, and a squat rack for around a hundred dollars or less. The same thing new in stores would cost many times that amount.
