People do not always have the opportunity to regularly attend gyms. To maintain optimal posture and muscle tone will allow home appliance - horizontal bar in the doorway. There are several designs of such a simulator, all of them are compact, reliable and easy to use. A similar model can be purchased at the factory or built with your own hands.
Description of the sports equipment
Classes on the horizontal bar in the doorway allow you to strengthen the muscle corset, develop the muscles of the back and arms, form a press. The specified simulator makes it possible to conduct various types of training directly at home.
The advantages of the product include the following points:
- Security. The design of the device is characterized by a high load-bearing capacity and prevents the possible failure of the fasteners.
- Multifunctionality. Gymnastic rings, a rope, a punching bag, bars and even a children's swing can be adapted to the machine in question.
- Easy maintenance and operation. The assembly diagram of the projectile is not complicated, it is quite realistic to make it yourself.
- Compactness. The horizontal bar in the doorway is the best option for building a sports corner in a small dwelling with minimal loss of usable area.
- The unit can be mounted in the corridor or dressing room just between the walls.
Criterias of choice
To increase the effectiveness of training, you should choose a reliable and practical sports equipment. The assortment offers horizontal bars for the house in the doorway of several types: expansion, sliding and wall modifications. Before buying, you need to determine the necessary criteria in your particular case.
Experts advise to pay attention to such points:
- The thickness of the crossbar. The higher this parameter, the more effective the load of the worked out muscle groups will be during the execution of the complex of exercises.
- Body mass. The weight of the athlete should be slightly lower than the maximum indicator indicated in the characteristics of the simulator.
- The material of manufacture. It is advisable to choose steel with a raised surface. This will reduce the sliding of the hands, the handles should be rubberized.
- Athlete Growth. Optionally measure the height of the crossbar as follows: standing on tiptoe, the athlete should not get a little to the structure.
- The width of the device. For spacer modifications, it is necessary to compare the specified parameter taking into account the length of the crossbar. The extension from the wall should not be less than 500 millimeters.
Horizontal bar in a doorway "thorn"
The specified design is mounted by means of a spacer in the doorway. Reliable fastening is provided without drilling the box; a screwdriver or drill will be required from the tool, as well as installation instructions. As a rule, a sports equipment is coated with a special coating that resists slipping hands and is suitable for beginners and professional athletes.
Advantages of the simulator:
- Possibility of installation without drilling.
- The projectile can withstand loads up to 150 kg.
- Convenient hand grip.
Among the shortcomings, consumers note the need for regular tightening of the fixing nuts, the top coat of paint peels off and erases over time.
Spacer model
A removable horizontal bar in the doorway has several advantages over analogues. Such a simulator is attached using a spring mechanism, does not require drilling. If desired, the unit can be removed or rearranged to a different height.
Among the advantages, users note the following features:
- No additional mounting accessories required.
- Reasonable price.
- Lack of drilling manipulations.
The minuses include the possibility of leaving dents or traces after dismantling the simulator. In addition, equipment may break if improperly installed.
Sliding option
Installation of this type of simulators is carried out both on door slopes and on walls. The fixture is fixed with anchors or screws. The sliding horizontal bar in the doorway belongs to the category of non-removable sports equipment. When installing the crossbar extends to the required size, taking into account the width of the loot. Then the device is mounted on screws or screws. The working pipes must fit into each other by at least 100 mm.
Pros:
- An elementary installation method by extending the pipe by surprise.
- There is no need to allocate additional space for arranging a sports corner in the house.
- Practical device in the form of a telescopic design.
Among the shortcomings are the non-removable type of modification and the application of certain efforts during installation.
Homemade horizontal bar in the doorway
Given the relatively high cost of factory equipment, it is quite reasonable to do it yourself, which is not so difficult. First you need to determine the configuration of the simulator, purchase the necessary materials and mount the finished device. "Homemade" differ in design, manufacturing components and method of attachment.
The main detail of the horizontal bar for the house in the doorway is the crossbar. It is a solid or hollow bar with a circular cross section. The element must be rigid and not bend and deform under the weight of the athlete. When creating a simulator with their own hands, a round rod of suitable sizes or a thick-walled water pipe made of steel, cast iron is used as a crossbar. It is advisable to paint the part with a special paintwork. Additionally, a fastener system is required, which is selected depending on the modification and placement of the sports equipment.
Step-by-step instruction
To make an elementary horizontal bar-crossbar in the doorway, you need a pipe (you can use a planed wooden handle from thick wood), a board of at least 10 mm in thickness, six self-tapping screws with a diameter of 5 mm.
The further procedure is as follows:
- A piece of pipe is cut that is identical to the width of the doorway. In order to avoid errors, measurements are carried out at the place of the planned fastening of the jamb.
- A pair of elements is cut out of the board, the width of which should correspond to the width of the loot, and the height should be 100 millimeters. They will serve for subsequent fixation of the crossbar.
- At the top of the boards by means of a jigsaw, semicircles are made, the radius of which is compared with the same parameter of the crossbar. Drill nests for self-tapping screws with a diameter of 1 mm smaller than the size of the fixing screws.
- On the jambs at the points of installation of the rods, similar holes are made.
- Wooden blanks are painted in a suitable color and fastened to screws.
- A crossbar is mounted in semicircles.
Such a simulator can withstand up to 100 kilograms of weight, the main part can be removed if necessary.
Welded modification for wide grip
Installing the horizontal bar in the doorway will require a more careful approach. This is due to the increased weight of the projectile. It is made in the form of a triangle, to which the crossbar is attached. It is recommended to fix the equipment exclusively on concrete strong walls or reinforced doorways.
For the manufacture of this model will require the following details:
- Rectangular pipe 50 x 30 mm. This will be the basis of the whole structure. With the exception of the crossbar.
- Metal round 130 cm long and 3 cm in diameter.
Manufacturers
Next, we consider several types of simulators from popular manufacturers. We’ll start the review with the Torneo brand. A multi-functional horizontal bar “3 in 1” is installed in the doorway, suitable for pulling up with various grip, it allows you to work out the muscles of the arms, press and chest.
Main settings:
- Production material - steel and plastic.
- Country of manufacture - China.
- The average price is 2 thousand rubles.
- The unit is lightweight (5.1 kg), convenience and the ability to remove.
The disadvantages include the inadequacy of a sports apparatus for tall people and any doorways.
Another modification from this manufacturer is a sliding trainer weighing 2 kg, adjustable length from 0.61 to 0.89 m. The equipment has a beautiful design, comfortable grip handles. The maximum load is 90 kg.
Brand Grozz
If you want to install a horizontal bar with rings in the doorway, pay attention to the specified variation. The simulator takes up little space, allows you to perform a diverse range of exercises. The device is easily mounted and removed.
Features:
- Price - from one thousand rubles.
- Purpose - physical exercises and cardio training.
- Weight - 9.1 kg.
- Quick assembly.
- Withstanding load - up to 200 kg.
- Manufacturer - Russia.
Iron gym
Home sports equipment from this manufacturer is able to replace a full trip to the gym. On the simulator, more than 12 strength exercises are available, not counting the warm-up exercises.
Brief characteristics:
- Cost - from 1.2 thousand rubles.
- Withstand weight - up to 120 kg.
- The mass of the device is 3 kg.
- The width of the doorway is 600-810 mm.
- Pluses - compactness, multifunctionality.
- Cons - the lack of bars.
The line of this brand presents another type of horizontal bar in the doorway for a child and an adult. The projectile can be mounted at various heights without drilling. The universal simulator of a removable type can withstand a load of up to 120 kg, is oriented to standard sizes of a piece (from 600 to 800 mm), the cost is from 800 rubles.
Stels
The manufacturer offers high-quality sports equipment of the spacer type. Each product is packed in an original tube, which makes it as presentable as possible.
Description:
- The cost is about two thousand rubles.
- The maintained mass is up to 300 kg.
- The coating is soft.
- The maximum width of the corridor is 1590 mm.
The second model from "Stealth" is a classic unit for installation in the doorway with comfortable handrails. The modification is designed for 200 kg, there are four operating options, the height adjustment of the crossbar is provided.
Absolute Champion
This brand offers two versions of horizontal bars for the house, which are mounted in the doorway:
- Reliable and durable simulator costing only 500 rubles. Its dimensions are 778-825 mm, the maximum load is 100 kg. Disadvantages include the ability to slip hands during training.
- Three-grip horizontal bar made of metal is equipped with a special coating that is resistant to temperature extremes. The price of the model starts from 1.6 thousand rubles. The device can withstand a load of 100 kilograms, has three grip options, made of high quality materials.
Plastep
Under this brand, sports equipment for the home produces the company "Impulse". All products are pre-tested by loads before they go on sale. The unit belongs to simulators with a spike mounting system, the cost of one copy is from 1100 rubles. The device is adjustable in the range of 200 mm, can withstand weight up to 150 kg, the crossbar diameter is 28 mm, the element is made of metal. Home horizontal bar in the doorway is easy to install, allows you to keep fit. Among the shortcomings, the element is sometimes rotated along the thread, and traces remain after dismantling the structure.
Housefit
The inter-door analogue under the specified brand has four types of grip, suitable for novice users and professional athletes. The crossbar is adjustable in height, suitable for children and adults, is securely fixed in the doorway. The cost of the unit starts at 800 rubles. The modification is a one-piece design, can withstand up to 100 kilograms of weight with a mass of equipment of only 2 kg. Overall parameters - 330/950/300 mm. A convenient option for permanent mounting, since it can not be disassembled and folded. There is another version in the line. It is cheaper, but no less effective. The projectile takes up a minimum of space, perfect for complex exercises and the study of various muscle groups.