Lifeline Pull Up Revolution Assistance System to Improve Arm Shoulders and Chest Strength with Assisted Pull Ups and

This product has a lot of great uses and is useful for even those who can do unassisted or even weighted pull-ups. Here's what I really liked about it: 1) It actually works. 2) It's easy to customize the degree of difficulty by either changing the length of the strap or removing a band. 3) It allows you to focus on form and getting a full range of motion. (Don't be one of those many people in the gym going only half-way down!) 4) It can be used for other exercises other than pull-ups. Really cool ones for working the core, glutes, and hamstrings. (You got to watch the DVD) 5) The DVD was actually pretty cool and informative. The only thing I didn't like about it was that the "strap band connector mechanism thing" rubs on the stomach (assuming you keep your feet right under your torso and not out, as a real unassisted pull-up should be). Not a major issue, and one that can be countered via padding, a thicker shirt, etc. All in all, great product. Recommended to anyone looking to work on, or add a variation to their pull-up routines. I wouldn't make this a primary workout, as recommended in the DVD, but it is a wonderful addition to spice things up a bit. Read more

This item performs perfectly. It is of high quality and comes with additional attachments to make the device even more versatile. I am a normal size guy at 5-10 and 157 lbs. I can knock out a dozen or so good pullups per set, and have found that I have plateaued there for some time. After using this device, I can put additional work in and I already see my numbers going up. This device attaches very easily to a doorframe (P90X-style) pullup bar, and quickly adjusts to the right height and tension. I also like that I can easily decrease the level of assistance by quickly detaching one or two of the bands, depending on the workout. There is no discomfort at all arising from the rubbing of the device on the legs or any other such thing, as I have read about on other models with perhaps cheaper construction. I get the most stable results when I cross the free leg over the other, and kick the feet out very slightly. Pretty stable setup. Read more

Even though they are the hardest exercise to master (as in execute correctly), pullups are supposedly the best overall exercise in terms of toning your arms, shoulders, back, abs, etc. I've been incorporating pull-ups in my exercise routine for the past 6 months. At first, I found pullups (with no assistance) to be almost impossible. I mean I had muscles but the muscles that were required to actually pull myself up seemed to be woefully weak. Back then I didn't know that pullup assists were available. So, I kept working at it until I was able to do 3 consecutive pullups at a time. I couldn't go beyond 3 in a row. After seeing these on an exercise video, I found this unit from Lifeline USA and decided to get it a try. It was really easy to put together (you don't even need to look at directions) and it was easy to adjust the length you want it. Shorter for taller people and longer for shorter people. When I did my first pullup using this unit I could definitely feel that it helped me. In fact, I was able to do about 8 consecutive pullups before I couldn't continue anymore. What I discovered was that it kind of gave you a little boost up until your arms get to be about 45 degrees to the bar at which time you can start really using your biceps, shoulder, biceps, ab muscles to take your chin up beyond the bar. It sort of "bounces" you up to a point in which you can take over and pull yourself up. Of course, it doesn't provide as much assistance as a stationary chair but you can really feel it helping. The one thing I had a problem with was that I don't think this would have made a difference for me if I couldn't even do 1 single pullup. I would end up just stepping into the holster and then my body weight would stretch the elastic lines and then I would just hang there unable to pull myself up. I think you really have to be able to do a few pullups by yourself first before you can get the full potential out of this unit. It allows you to do more consecutive FULL pullups before getting so tired you can't go on. Gradually, I'm hoping to wean myself off this unit after I build more muscle through repetitive use. So, bottom line is that if you're a beginner pullup person, this probably won't work so well for you. Don't expect to be able to do pullups like those people on TV late at night. If you can do a few full pullups (without assistance) then this unit will help you take it to the next level. On a side note, it would be good if they could have included different resistance elastic bands (light, medium and heavy-duty) to accommodate for people of varying body weights. Obviously, a lighter person would get a bigger boost than a heavier person when using this unit. Read more

At the position it came out of the box, it reduced my bodyweight by 60lb with the strap touching the floor on my scale to verify. A must have for those who want to spend more time doing the reps to work yourself up. I got up to around 15 reps for pull-ups then removed the center strap. I wound up matching the same number of reps after my usual week of rest after exercising. I have kept it at 2 straps but plan to add a weighted vest to increase the intensity. I haven't adjusted the strap but can confirm moving it up will give you a lot more assistance since I tested it on different height door frames with my pull up bar, the higher door frame gave more assistance than the lower. My only complaint is that you can't go below 2 straps to continue increasing the intensity but the simple fix is adjusting the strap height; for this I highly recommend using a scale and someone to assist lining up the scale, it is a little bit of a balance act lol, if you are making sure to keep track of your numbers, especially how much assistance it's giving you at the start point as I'm not sure if they all come factory at the same length setting out of the box. Read more

This is amazing to learn to do pull ups! Learned about it through the Bodi app with Amoila and really it has elevated my workouts. It is easy to put on and put off from your bar and very comfortable and lightweight. Read more