Wellness

[Rottie_mama]

Has anyone purchased the pull up bar yet? If so, would you say it was worth the extra investment?

[hckynut]

I didn't see it. What is the item number? I am interested to see how someone can do a pullup(a real one)on a Pilates machine. I have the Pilates Premier XP and ain't no way I can do a pullup that is anywhere close to a regular stationary bar that is above my head type of pull up/chin up, whichever nomenclature one prefers to use for it.

[Rottie_mama]

Well that is true. There is no dead hang or technique per se. It is included with the new limited availability pilates and available on its own. I was just curious. I am working up to pull ups from a real bar.

[AspenGrove]

Yes, I added the pull-up bar to my Pilates reformer long ago. I use it daily. It's incredible for building upper arm strength and toning arms. I love it. Great investment because it took the machine to a whole new level.

[Rottie_mama]

Thanks I appreciate the answer.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

On 9/8/2014 hckynut said:

I didn't see it. What is the item number? I am interested to see how someone can do a pullup(a real one)on a Pilates machine. I have the Pilates Premier XP and ain't no way I can do a pullup that is anywhere close to a regular stationary bar that is above my head type of pull up/chin up, whichever nomenclature one prefers to use for it.

We just bought the 5-cord machine. My DH is a runner and very fit. He was playing round with the machine last night and by adjusting the cords he was able to replicate a move that was like a pull up/chin up, and depending on which cords were engaged, he found where it could be too easy, comfortable, or challenging.

[Danielle46]

Its such a minimal and worth making it. I purchased the new 4 cord reformer which came with rebounder and ordered the pull up bar as an option. It really tones up arms and shoulders along with improving strength. I highly recommend it.