Comments on: How to modify P90X Chin-Up Bar routines with Resistance Bands

By: Staff

Staff — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:15:26 +0000

Hello Kazu,

NO. The bands offer the same range of motion, but the resistance is far less than using the chin-up bar. With the bar, the resistance is your body weight. With the bands, you can only go up to 50 pounds. For some, the bands are perfect they can’t do a pull up or for those who would rather build more lean back muscles. The chin-up bar offers amazing results because of the heavy resistance factor and the fact that building large muscle groups, burns fat all over your bod.

-mike

By: Staff

Staff — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:11:26 +0000

Hello KJ,

I have found that, for the chin-up exercises, you need a heavier band. To do a chin-up on the bar, you have to lift you body weight. Using a 20 or 30 pound band will not even come close to the resistance you get with the bar. I would get the men’s kit that has the heavier bands, and maybe even the 50 pound band. Or, get the complete kit for all the different weights from 5-50.

-Mike

By: kazu

kazu — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:41:00 +0000

which is better:chin up bar or resistance bands??
i also dont have a doorway that fit to the chin up bar so im thinking of the resistance bands but i saw a lot of videos of p90x users thats uses chin up bar who had great results..so im thinking will i have the same result when using the resistance bands??????

By: KJ

KJ — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:31:01 +0000

I am currently using P90X and love it . However, right now I’m subbing pull ups for other back exercise but really want to be able to do the pull ups. I purchased the chin up bar but realized I was unable to install it. I am interested in getting the bands but want to know if the women band would be sufficient enough to get the job done?

By: Staff

Staff — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:26:21 +0000

Hi James,

yes, there is a 30 day money back guarantee if the bar doesn’t fit.

By: james p

james p — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:09:40 +0000

if i buy the chin up bar and it doesnt fit in my door , If I act quick enough can I return it?

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:30:55 +0000

Hello Letticia, you do need the attachment piece to use the bands in the door. It isn’t safe otherwise:

http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/resistancebandUGKit.php

-Mike

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:29:47 +0000

A LAT bar…sorry for the typo!

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:29:27 +0000

Hi Amanda,

that depends on how strong your door frame is!! You could go with the bands and the door attachment kit:

http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/resistancebandUGKit.php

http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/p90x-products/resistance-bands-women.php

-Mike

By: Staff

Staff — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:27:57 +0000

Hello Justin,

a at bar can simulate chin ups, yes.

By: letticia

letticia — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:58:32 +0000

I have just the resistance band….. what if I don have a pull up bar or
The attachment….. do I “have” to buy either one in order to do the pull ups….. or is there any other way I can connect them to my door?

By: Staff

Staff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:18:57 +0000

Hello Serena,

If you can’t use the chin-up bar or the bands, I don’t see an alternative unfortunately. Push-ups don’t exactly hit all of the same areas, but that might be the next best thing.

-Mike

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:50:56 +0000

I also live in a trailer. Will the pull-up bar work in a trailer?

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:17:47 +0000

Just a quick question. I am really interested in getting started on the P90X, but the pull-ups are kind of getting in the way. I live in a trailer and do not know if the pull-up bar would be supported enough. Another thing is that I have a Golds gym workout machine, and I was wondering if the lat bar could also simulate pull-ups.

By: Serena

Serena — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:29:18 +0000

Hello,
I’ve recently moved into a new apt that does not have door jams in any of the entrances except the front door and the bedrroms and bathrooms. I’ll be working out in my living room so I wont be near those doorways when I work out. Any suggestions on what I can use as an alternative to a pull up bar or the resistance band kit ( again no doorjams), I dont think my the complex or my neighbors above me will like me drilling holes n the ceiling.Thanks