Portable pull up bars, or chinup bars, are quickly becoming one of the latest fitness crazes on the market. They not only help you tone arm muscles, like biceps and forearms, but can help develop back muscles and leg muscles with a variety of exercises. A pull up bar can also help develop abdominal muscles, providing the V-shape that so many people desire.
There are a few different versions of a portable pull up bar, the latest being the kind that attaches to the top of any door frame. It features different handgrip positions, allowing a person to work various muscle groups without adding any additional equipment.
And since the pull up bar attaches without needing any tools or hardware, set up and teardown is super easy, making it the ideal piece of equipment for people who will be traveling, or just needing a change in where they workout.
The doorway pull up bar lightweight and versatile, and has rubber tips to ensure that whatever doorway it's installed in doesn't come away marred with unsightly marks and gouges. The handgrips are padded as well, to provide the ultimate in comfort and no-slip gripping, which is essential when a person's body weight is supported solely by their hands alone.
A portable pull up bar can also be a freestanding piece of equipment that's weighted down, and while it's able to be transported from one place to another, it might not be as easy and lightweight as the doorway pull up bar.
Usually made of galvanized steel, these pull up bars are adjustable in height, but seem to be sort of antiquated when compared to the new doorway pull up bar systems of today.
They're collapsible and easy to assemble, but require more space than the popular doorway systems, and don't feature different handgrip positions. However, the standalone type of pull up bar would be a good choice for demonstrations, or instances where more than one person would like to use the chin up bar.
Fitness is important for any age group, and these portable pull up bars provide a good exercise choice without the frustration of setup or complicated equipment. Whether on the go, or demonstrating, or just needing a change of pace, a portable pull up bar can fit any person's needs and skills.
