A horizontal bar is a simple gymnastic apparatus that allows you to perform various exercises for the development of the muscles of the back, arms, shoulders, abs and chest. You can find a horizontal bar in any gym, in a school or university yard, in a residential area. But when it's bad weather outside, I want this shell to be at home.
Instructions
Step 1
There are 5 types of horizontal bars designed for home installation. Wall-mounted - attaches to any free wall of the apartment. Ceiling - fixed to the ceiling. Corner - a wall option, mounted in the corner of the room. Spacers - designed for mounting inside a doorway or between two walls. The last option is a horizontal bar combined with the uneven bars.
Step 2
As a rule, almost all models of horizontal bars are designed for users weighing up to 150-200 kg. However, this question is still worth checking with the seller. Especially if the weight of the practitioner is large or he expects to perform pull-ups with weights. Think about where the horizontal bar will be installed, how convenient it will be to use it, whether it will interfere with everyday life and whether its height will correspond to the student's height.
Step 3
Horizontal bars combined with the bars are more expensive and often require much more space, which can be very important in the conditions of small apartments. They can be attached to the wall or be made as a free-standing projectile that can be folded and stowed away in a closet. Wall-mounted models can be retrofitted with barbell, dumbbell or punching bag holders. Free-standing gymnastic equipment sometimes has a height adjustment of the crossbars.
Step 4
Models that are mounted in doorways will prevent the doors from closing after installation. In addition, many users note that it is inconvenient to study on them. The spacer models are fastened either with screws or due to the frictional force between the spacer and the walls. The first ones are non-removable, the second ones have the ability to be dismantled, but they have a small carrying capacity.
Step 5
Wall and corner models are fixed to the wall with screws. If the apartment has plasterboard walls, it is forbidden to hang gymnastic equipment on them. In this case, the ceiling option would be the logical choice. Wall and ceiling horizontal bars are also removable (only the mount remains on the wall) and non-removable. One of the options for the wall horizontal bar is the over-door one: when exercising, the trainee's legs go into the doorway, which allows him to swing his legs.
Step 6
Another selection criterion is the price. The approximate cost of horizontal bars, depending on the model and manufacturer, ranges from one to several thousand rubles. It is worth overpaying only for the convenience of use: models with a ribbed crossbar are more convenient than with a smooth one, since the hands slide on them less. If the horizontal bar is equipped with side handles, it is important that they have a rubberized coating.
