Lifeline Portable, Lightweight Power Up Chin Up for Home, Gym, or Travel Use to Stay Fit Anywhere,Black

The Lifeline handles I purchased came in excellent condition. The foam grips needed to be adjusted, but overall, the construction was sound and the handles fit in the door frame perfectly, leaving no marks. I tried hanging on only one of the handles and it held my weight with no repercussions.That said, these handles ideally provide an ALTERNATIVE to a pullup bar, not a replacement. I purchased these handles to replace a home pullup bar while I traveled abroad to facilities without gyms. These handles performed admirably. They are exceedingly portable and sturdy.However, hanging with knees stabilized on a door decreases from the difficulty of a pullup. Consequently, a user that can manage several repetitions with these handles might find themselves at a disadvantage when hanging from an actual bar. Therefore, I recommend this product for travel purposes where a pullup bar or tree branch is not accessible, or for beginners looking to increase their pullup strength before attempting bar pullups.

Excellent idea, horrid execution. I had these for about two weeks before the handle snapped in half while hanging one morning. Yes, hanging - I weigh 170lbs. (well within spec) and I don't use these for pull-ups - only hanging in the morning to stretch my spine out. How hard would it be to make the handles out of something sturdy like aluminum? Ridiculous waste of money.

I'm editing my former review to let other buyers know that this pull up bar set does not work when used with P90x, the sole reason why I got it. I weigh 148 pounds, and about 5'10", so I am not exactly heavy. After a few days of admittedly hard use (multiple sets of 10+ reps at fairly high speed), a crack opened in one of the handles. I rotated this handle to avoid getting the strap stuck in the crack, and this worked ok for awhile. Then a crack opened on the other side of the handle, and another in the second handle. Today, the strap pulled out a giant chunk of the first handle, making it too sharp to use.I know I probably used this too hard, but this was not a sturdy product. I wouldn't recommend it as anything except for a stopgap when traveling. It is very portable, but the advantages over any other bar end there.

Pros: - Very easy to install and would fit on any door. - The wrist pads ensure a comfortable workout. - Offers an intense, effective exercise for the biceps and the back.Cons: - Difficult for the casual exerciser. - Need time to get used to it.This can be mounted and removed in a second, so installing it really isn't discouraging. In fact, you'll find yourself wanting to use it frequently, since it's quite a challenge, even for the pro! You might say it's at least two times more difficult than a normal chin-up bar, so if you're used to doing 10 back-to-back chin-ups, expect to do 4 or 5 at best.Using it was comfortable, but if you want to give yourself an initial jump momentum, which all beginners will have to do, you will make some noise when bumping in the door. As you progress, however, your jump will become much smoother and the bump will be almost negligible.The brief guide lists some tips and plans for beginner, intermediate, and pro levels. As a beginner, I found it very difficult to lift myself without relying on a momentum from a slight jump. Doing so is not wrong, as that's what the accompanying guide has as the beginner's plan.After finishing a few repetitions, you could really feel your muscles' temperature (especially biceps) getting hot and the blood flow increasing in your upper arms and shoulders, as well as the upper portion of your back. It really feels like you're making your muscles work quite efficiently. I would say, if you can commit to just a regular and modest routine with this, you'll be noticing results sooner or later. An exercise program that involves this, along with push-ups to exercise your triceps and chest muscles, would be a cheap, fast, and easy way to boost your upper body strength.

This pull-up system is amazing. It didn’t break on me UNTIL I tried using just one at a time (one arm pull-ups). I’m 190lbs, and needless to say it broke almost immediately, causing me to fall which luckily I was prepared for. The flat cord is just not strong enough for that. That being said, it COULD handle my weight no problem when I use both handles, and I will be reordering them! It’s excellent for travel, but I took off a star for durability.

Ok, I ordered these pull-up pads due to the gym being closed due to covid-19. I have used them in a regular basis for two months straight and then BAM!!! One of them broke right in the middle of a pull-up. Luckily I broke my fall and didn't sustain any injury. Due to the breakage I can't recommend this product. God please let the gym open back up soon.

I was a twice deployed Iraq soldier, now serving as a contractor in Afghanistan. Things that impress me are things that are compact, well designed, useful, and do what they are supposed to do. These meet that criteria. They can be thrown in a backpack, will work over a CHU door, and easily hold my 220 pounds. They dont provide drama, or fuss, but they enable a guy who travels to work out, without having to jump through all the hoops, and deal with the nonsense that is the modern gym. These are tools, and they work, there is no better praise.

Bon produit, très durable. UN peu difficile à exécuter, mais avec de la pratique on y arrive.

I bought a pair of these that I used when traveling. They lasted for over 5 years. One of handles/tubes cracked and could not be used. I just bought another one for this trip. First time using the new pair and one handle has cracked. I am about 185 lbs. I flipped it over so the handle was the anchor to finish the set. I love these for their lightweight, compact design; however, I will not buy another pair.