jungle gym

[seraphyne1]

Anybody out here who uses the jungle gym? It seems to me a cheaper version of the power rings so I wonder how strong this is. Can I use it eg for kind of atlas pushups where I get extra benefit because of the unstable nature.

I just googled jungle gym.
Did not get anything, close to power rings.
Do you have a link?

[seraphyne1]

just look at lifeline. www.lifelineusa.com There is also a version 2 on the market but that one is twice as expensiv. Also available from perfrombetter.

You can't hang on that. The door will get in a way.
If you can have a dip bar and pull up bar, why would you want the rings.
Oh sorry, stability factor, just remmembered.

[seraphyne1]

Yip, and the fact I do not have a dipstation and pullup bar. I think I can hung the jungle gym over a rafter (after drilling a hole) and think it can hold me than as I saw a clip where they hang it over a tree branch and they perform pull ups with the jungle gym.

Do you have an access to the outside?
I am looking through levels and it seems like many pictures are taken outside. Like a part or a play ground. May be you can work out there and you will not need any equipment.

[speedy]

IMHO nothing is better than a good set of Power Rings.

[seraphyne1]

Yip, but I have to look also at the shipping rates to Europe. Most companies (including lifeline these days) charge enormous prices for shipment. These costs are even much higher than the product. eg lifeline first charged $15.-- but now they charge $45.-- and sorry I think that is ridiculous. Especially for items that do not weigh much.

There is only 1 exception and that is Josh Jenkins with the sandbags. I will order one soon as that is a great attribute for conditioning. First planned to make one myself but I cannot find a good duffelbag. Oh yes, I did have a look at ebay but again, some people try to make some extra money with the shipping rates again. Sorry, but no way I will pay $40.-- for shipping an empty duffelbag. If I want to throw money away I can also use the sewery.

But I agree that the power rings are great. I was looking for that one first. I am also thinking of making one myself.

If you will drill holes in the rafters, may be you can hang a rope and attach a metal ring to the rope. or even chain instead of the rope.

On that note.
How about this. Take a long rope. Put it through the rafter hole. Make a loop with a rope. Take another rope and do the same.
Now you have two loops next to each other. Rope is cheap, so is my advice lol
May it will help.

I bet if you go to a hardware store, you will be able to get something to make rings for at most 20 bucks.

[speedy]

You can make, drill till your heart is content. Still with Power Rings you can adjust them, and use them on so many surfaces. To each is own, but I never try to make a replacement.

Anything is easier to buy than to make.
I personally like to make things. It's just as much fun as using them in a work out.
For example when I wanted to work on the planche, I build the parallets.
Each one was made out of two blocks of wood and a wood bar and nails holding them in place. I enjoy using them probably as much or more than the store made ones.

[speedy]

Building your own shit can be fun, beneficial, and sometimes a cheaper way. However, there are some products available that IMHO are not worth trying to make a better version. With that said, I will say again, if you have a place to hang a pair of Power Rings, then do it.

[guitarzan56]

I'm with you on that one, Speedy.

I have built tons of exercise gizmos over the years only to discover a commercially made product that would have cost me less!

There are a few pieces I made myself that saved some decent dollars, though. I made my own medicine ball, club bells, and functional isometric contraction device for practically pennies.

I'm with you on that one, Speedy.

I have built tons of exercise gizmos over the years only to discover a commercially made product that would have cost me less!

There are a few pieces I made myself that saved some decent dollars, though. I made my own medicine ball, club bells, and functional isometric contraction device for practically pennies.

Just wondering where did you get all the materials to make that stuff?

[Beev]

I read a review over at www.undergroundstrengthcoach.com (you have to be a paying member to get any of the articles), for the Jungle Gym 2, and the Jungle Gym 2 got the thumbs up!

Zach Evan-Esh did the review and said that there were 200lb+ guys doing all kinds of Pull up and dip/press variations on the Jungle Gym with the Jungle Gym showing zero signs of giving under the weight! Im considering getting a Jungle Gym 1 (apparently, the only difference is the JG2 has thicker webbing and padded handles, with a slighlty stronger buckle for the altering of length/height!), but as seraphyne1 pointed out, im not sure if I want to pay $45 shipping to the UK (£23, which is a bit extortionate when you consider that the Jungle Gym 1 only costs £15).

Incidentally, in Ross Enamait's book Never Gymless, he has a home made version which is basically a tow strap (also known as a universal tie down) and a couple of handles made from chains and some PVC pipe (I think its PVC Pipe). The length can be altered by adjusting the cam buckle. I might go with the home made route! I was also considering the Power Rings option, but im told that they can be a pain in the arse to fit, so they are better to be put in a permanent spot (I dont have that available as I go to a local park to work out, tho it sadly doesnt have anything handy for pull ups. A JG however, I could throw over one of the beams that supports one of the Basketball hoops, which are around 12ft high and too high to just jump up and grab for pull ups!).

Yours,
Beev

[rafalweb]

Anybody out here who uses the jungle gym? It seems to me a cheaper version of the power rings so I wonder how strong this is. Can I use it eg for kind of atlas pushups where I get extra benefit because of the unstable nature.

I just bought them, and I like them. It will give you a very effective workout. The only thing I have a problem with is that the heavy duty metal clips which you manipulate to change the length of the strap, is positioned so that it will rub up against your arms during pushing movements. I think it's just my inexperience with the item. But, beyond that, it is a great, sturdy piece of exercise equipment.

[Dai]

I have a split jungle gym and it works fine. I hang mine from my pullup bar but the only door in the house that my pullup bar fits doesn't leave me much room for some of the exercises. Apart from that it is a nice piece of kit.

http://journal.monkeybargym.com/videos/?tag=punching
check out the jungle gym vids

[rafalweb]

I'm with you on that one, Speedy.

I have built tons of exercise gizmos over the years only to discover a commercially made product that would have cost me less!

There are a few pieces I made myself that saved some decent dollars, though. I made my own medicine ball, club bells, and functional isometric contraction device for practically pennies.

Please, could you tell me how you made your own medicine ball? I would love to make one that's heavier than my 8 pounder (that I bought for 24 bucks, yuck). Thanks!.

[Silumguy]

You could also just buy a pair of USAs from this very site.

[USMC machine]

Please, could you tell me how you made your own medicine ball? I would love to make one that's heavier than my 8 pounder (that I bought for 24 bucks, yuck). Thanks!.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w737WKVrNs

[rafalweb]

Thanks! I went out and got myself a basketball, and I made my own ugly, duct-tape medicine-basket-ball...about 24 pounds. Works like a charm (except I wouldn't throw it).

[Dai]

Hold your arms a little further forward and it the staps won't rub.

[rafalweb]

Hold your arms a little further forward and it the staps won't rub.

Thanks. I do that a bit better on the pushups, but I'm having real difficulty with that on hanging dips. So I bought a couple of archery arm guards, and they protect my arms from the buckles. When I gaim more strength, I'll be abke to bring my arms out more. Thanls again.

[Dai]

http://www.thestrengthcompany.co.uk/department/chin-up_devices/
jungle gym supplier for Europe and UK

[snow_leopard]

I also made a DIY Jungle Gym-type device using tow straps -- 1400 pound rated. Solid. Handles made from webbing and plastic tubing. It's really easy -- not as user-friendly as the USA, but I'm hooked on DIY.

[LSA]

for those wanting to make thier own jungle gyms....google"grunt and shen's workshop" for the instructionos on a doorgym as well as other equipment....

i actually have rings and the jungle gym...the rings are nice...but u cant hang them everywhere....with a jungle gym...it attaches to the door so u can use it almost anyplace...as well as any place u can hang rings...

if i had it to do all over i would just get the jungle gym...they do everything the rings do and more...