How to choose a horizontal bar for home

In order to maintain muscle tone, an ordinary horizontal bar is often installed in the house. This device is well known to all of us since childhood, it allows you to perform various exercises with the weight of your body or with a slight burden. All that remains is to choose a horizontal bar that matches the operating conditions and the weight of the athlete.

The best manufacturers of horizontal bars

Models of the following brands are in demand:

1. Ruff Sport;

2. Central Sport;

3. Atlantis;

4. Torres;

5. HouseFit;

Before giving a choice in favor of the products of this or that manufacturer, it is best to familiarize yourself with the specific characteristics, as well as study the reviews and opinions of users. The latter can be found on social networks, as well as on all kinds of forums dedicated to fitness and healthy

Types of horizontal bars. Which one to prefer?

Despite the common design, modern horizontal bars are fraught with a lot of differences. They concern mainly the functionality of the device, as well as the method of fixation.

Wall horizontal bars

The simplest option, which is attached to the wall in the most suitable place for this. They have a special curvature of the profile and sufficient width and allow you to perform a variety of exercises, from pull-ups to the release of strength.

Advantages

• Inexpensive;

• Withstand considerable weight;

• Allow you to perform many different exercises;

• Can be mounted anywhere;

• Durable;

disadvantages

• Fixed construction;

• Allows installation on solid and sturdy walls;

Ceiling horizontal bars

Devices similar in functionality, which are mounted to the ceiling. They are versatile, provide the ability to perform both basic exercises and all kinds of acrobatic tricks. Suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes;

Advantages

• Low cost;

• Universal;

• Durable;

• Compact dimensions;

disadvantages

• You can not fix it everywhere, difficulties arise when the dwelling is equipped with a suspended or stretch ceiling;

• Due to the fact that the load falls on the fasteners, ceiling horizontal bars require very rigid fixation in this regard;

Horizontal bar – spacer

A practical horizontal bar for those who are not inclined to regular training. Differs in compact dimensions and is fixed by installation in the doorway, directly into the frame. For installation, no additional elements are required, installation is carried out according to the principle of a spacer, and also provides the ability to quickly remove the device if necessary.

Advantages

• Compact dimensions;

• Easy to install and can be dismantled if necessary;

• Minimum weight;

disadvantages

• Not suitable for athletes weighing more than 100 kilograms;

• If installed incorrectly, there is a great risk of damage to the door frame;

• Limited functionality;

Floor

The most functional devices, which include not only a horizontal bar, but also bars. They allow you to work not only the back muscles, but also the pectoral ones. They are distinguished by high strength and allow even those athletes whose weight exceeds 100 kilograms to work. Easy to install and unpretentious in operation.

Advantages

• High functionality;

• Easy to install;

• Unpretentious in operation;

• Strong and reliable;

• The presence of bars;

disadvantages

• Large dimensions, not suitable for installation in every apartment;

• Expensive enough;

The main criteria for choosing a horizontal bar

Dimensions of the device and the space it takes

Before buying this or that horizontal bar, it is necessary to compare the space it occupies with the area of ​​the room in which the installation will be carried out. Hardly anyone will like it when the horizontal bar occupies a good half of the living area of ​​the bedroom, in which case it is better to resort to buying a compact wall model or a horizontal bar-spacer. And vice versa, if the installation site of the horizontal bar is a garage or an impromptu gym in the basement, the most functional device should be preferred, which is the floor horizontal bar.

The material from which the horizontal bar is made

Considering the fact that the horizontal bar is a stationary device (except, perhaps, for spacer models), preference should be given to durable steel models made with a minimum number of welds. Such models will serve faithfully for many years. Models from all kinds of titanium alloys are also good, but they are very expensive.

Maximum permissible weight

An extremely important parameter concerning not only the horizontal bar itself, but also the fasteners and additional equipment. When choosing, one should take into account the weight of the athlete, adjusted by 15-20% upwards – with proper nutrition and adherence to the training program, the weight tends to grow.

Aesthetic appearance

If you plan to install a horizontal bar in a living room, its appearance should organically complement the aesthetics of the room and not stand out from it with its appearance. High-quality painting, decorative inserts and other decorative elements are welcome. If the horizontal bar is installed in the so-called hardcore 'rocker', this parameter can be neglected.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.