P90X - Alternative to Pull Up Bar

[xineohp024]

I just started P90X but the door frames are not far enough from the ceiling to fit the P90 type pull up bar. I thought about installing one inside the doorframe but that will stop me from doing the wide grip pulls.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

[bmontgomery87]

i don't really see an alternative to doing the pullups. ???

in for an answer

[-=FLEX=-]

Join a gym and bring in your P90x DVDs and a laptop.

-=FLEX=-

[bmontgomery87]

Join a gym and throw your P90x DVDs in the trash

-=FLEX=-

fixed

[xineohp024]

Why do you say that? Have you found that P90X is not a good workout option?

[TattooLou]

I just started P90X but the door frames are not far enough from the ceiling to fit the P90 type pull up bar. I thought about installing one inside the doorframe but that will stop me from doing the wide grip pulls.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

read the supplied materials and watch the introductory video as instructed, it tells you to use the (lol) "strength bands" in place of the pull up bar.

[xineohp024]

haha - I did watch that but the bands aren't for me...

[merlinsrealm]

fixed

LOL, Nice

[-=FLEX=-]

Why do you say that? Have you found that P90X is not a good workout option?

Workout option in regards to what?

What are your goals?

-=FLEX=-

[TattooLou]

haha - I did watch that but the bands aren't for me...

Then you are gonna need a pull up station, or as Flex mentioned a gym membership.

[-=FLEX=-]

Then you are gonna need a pull up station, or as Flex mentioned a gym membership.

For the unaware. My post about doing P90x in a gym was a joke, as we had a member that posted about doing so. I guess not everyone saw that thread, although it was near "epic" status.



But I agree OP would be better off joining a gym (and ditching the P90x, as suggested by bmontgomery87).

-=FLEX=-

[KrohDaddi]

I just started P90X but the door frames are not far enough from the ceiling to fit the P90 type pull up bar. I thought about installing one inside the doorframe but that will stop me from doing the wide grip pulls.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

install a bar or block of wood across the doorway (flush to the backside relative to P90 mounting requirements) and use that as the point of attachment that you hook the p90x j-hook onto

if you cut the wood (2x4 might do) carefully and use sturdy mounting brackets it could be removeable (leaving brackets in place)
something like this:
http://www.shortrunpro.com/galvanize..._vhv20ytw.aspx
12-gauge not sheetmetal
maybe closed on three sides
maybe 2x6's

[xineohp024]

Thank you Kroh! I'm going to give this a shot!

My goals are to get myself back in shape.. build muscle and lose fat. I belong to a gym but thought this would be a good routine to follow for 3 months and then transition to gym workouts.

[rab71]

Join a gym and bring in your P90x DVDs and a laptop.

-=FLEX=-

HAHA! I remember that thread! Oh you make me laugh!

[merlinsrealm]

Thank you Kroh! I'm going to give this a shot!

My goals are to get myself back in shape.. build muscle and lose fat. I belong to a gym but thought this would be a good routine to follow for 3 months and then transition to gym workouts.

If you already belong to a gym why not just use it? No need to over think this....

[taf1968]

If you already belong to a gym why not just use it? No need to over think this....

^^^^ This

P90X is better than nothing . . . but if you have a gym membership, get on a decent beginner's program and jump right in. Eat right, be consistent, lift heavy things, and you should be well on your way! Newbie gains can be highly motivating and surprising.

[xineohp024]

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Right now, working out at home is a better option (some things at home require me to be home more often than not) but I'm planning on going back to the gym in April.

[MrNismo]

Ideas above about creating your own are good but for 'portability' I used to use these (still have them actually for when I travel)

http://www.amazon.com/Lifeline-Power...4415983&sr=8-3

Cheap, work fine and you get some added resistance by dragging your body up the door :-) I've used them on all kinds of cheap hotel doors and never caused any damage.

[MrNismo]

Join a gym and bring in your P90x DVDs and a laptop.

-=FLEX=-

Hehe, I know you're mostly joking but this IS an option if you rip the DVD's then convert them into MPEG4. Dump them on an IPOD and voila, do P90x in a gym without looking like (too much) of a dbag

[Mark1T]

I have substituted Jumping Jacks for Military Press. I also added yoga and listening to Indian Zither music before I eat a big bowl of Kashi.

[TattooLou]

For the unaware. My post about doing P90x in a gym was a joke, as we had a member that posted about doing so. I guess not everyone saw that thread, although it was near "epic" status.



But I agree OP would be better off joining a gym (and ditching the P90x, as suggested by bmontgomery87).

-=FLEX=-

oh, I am aware, that thread started the whole dot feather thor thing. That still doesn't negate the fact if you can't do it at home then join a gym unless you are just looking for excuses.

[merlinsrealm]

Hehe, I know you're mostly joking but this IS an option if you rip the DVD's then convert them into MPEG4. Dump them on an IPOD and voila, do P90x in a gym without looking like (too much) of a dbag

And if a person take that type of time to do the above I am thinking he or she maybe seen as more of a douche

[jabear32]

Why do you say that? Have you found that P90X is not a good workout option?

As FLEX said what is the goal.

I Started P90X almost a year ago and about to finish the 4th time around. When I started I was out of shape and overweight. P90X is great in the area of weight loss, low to medium strength and muscle gain and if you add the diet from beachbody which I never really followed you can see some great changes. You however WILL NOT become a power lifter from this program. I will say this and I know that some will agree and disagree but if this is how you get started to change the way you live it has some great motivation. I would also suggest going to a Doctor to make sure of any health problems. The Cardio (plyometrics) is for real. Stick to it and good luck on your journey, there are plenty of help on here.
Just my Penny

Jabear32

[ls1demon]

lota hatred for p90x here....mostly from ppl that have never done it i think...or did it correctly. you need a pullup bar...can youi set up something outside?

[bodyrokk]

Join a gym and bring in your P90x DVDs and a laptop.

-=FLEX=-

HAhaha whatever happened to that guy?

[KrohDaddi]

Thank you Kroh! I'm going to give this a shot!

My goals are to get myself back in shape.. build muscle and lose fat. I belong to a gym but thought this would be a good routine to follow for 3 months and then transition to gym workouts.

yes



this is how i do pull-ups with low ceiling
hand is over microphone where i'm explaining why the electrical cable staples are there to keep the bolts from getting sucked back through the holes

[G8GXP]

While not really a substitute to a pullup, if you own some heavy dumbells you could do bent over rows.

[MrNismo]

And if a person take that type of time to do the above I am thinking he or she maybe seen as more of a douche

WRONG! -- It makes me a geek

[Old_swole]

lota hatred for p90x here....mostly from ppl that have never done it i think...or did it correctly. you need a pullup bar...can youi set up something outside?

p90x hatred on a weightlifting site? Go figure

[ls1demon]

p90x hatred on a weightlifting site? Go figure

have you done it?

p90x may not be built around getting you as big as some of the people here....but i'll tell you this, ALOT of us have no idea how to start...and for me...p90x got me to this point where i want MORE.