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[Califanna]

I need help. I just moved to a city that does not have any gyms equiped to handle a wheelchair user. I also just changed vehicles and need to pull myself up into a SUV. I am trying to build up my arms to pull myself up into the vehicle. Does anyone out there have plans showing how to build a pull-up device from the chair so I can build up my arms and lats? I am renting so nothing that requires me destroying property.

I have been pushing myself up into the SUV, but need to give my hips/bottom a rest. Ouch.

Thanks in advance for viable suggestions.

[dukimen]

for arms and shoulders i use this simple "device" http://www.sportniks...p?id=159&hid=13 (sorry, it`s slovenian, but you can see an idea). you mount it between doors on appropriate height and than you can pull yourself up from wheelchair. good for arm muscles and shoulders. device could be mounted and dismounted very easy. and it`s cheap

[cyclops12]

i used a multi gym like this 1
http://www.argos.co......ulti+gyms.htm

i just cut the seat off then made a little ramp so iwas at the correct height
ill post some pics if you want

[Bulky]

The "chin up bar" between the door plus dumbbells and/or hand weights would be the go. When I was in spinal rehab, there was a personal trainer who'd become a para via car accident. He said that unless you wanted to get into body building, a set of cables and dumbbells would give to the variety to get strong and maintain.

I am a quad so I use hand weights and:

Bodycraft
Vitaglide

I also attempt to play wheelchair rugby. Sport is great for building up strength and endurance too. I transfer without a slideboard because of the strength I gained from 3 months of rugby.

Good luck!

[LuckyinKentucky]

You can do wonders dumbells if you do a lot of reps. Just get a set that is comfortable for you or they have adjustable weight one for a little more $. There are many ways to sling em: curl, butterfly, & the triceps over the head number, etc. But what i used to do is3 set's of 20 (to start) each slightly varying the position of barbell.. Oh crap hella hailstorm gotta go!

[Kev-O]

Has anyone tryed a bowflex. I know they have them here in america. It looks like it would work.

[The Track]

Califanna, on Aug 18 2007, 09:02 PM, said:

I need help. I just moved to a city that does not have any gyms equiped to handle a wheelchair user. I also just changed vehicles and need to pull myself up into a SUV. I am trying to build up my arms to pull myself up into the vehicle. Does anyone out there have plans showing how to build a pull-up device from the chair so I can build up my arms and lats? I am renting so nothing that requires me destroying property.

I have been pushing myself up into the SUV, but need to give my hips/bottom a rest. Ouch.

Thanks in advance for viable suggestions.

We have a wall mounted pulley system call "The Track." The web site is www.thetracksc.com. It takes up almost zero space and adjust to six different upper, middle, and lowwer positions using five 5-pound color-coded iron weights. The installation is very simple, 3 very small holes into 1 stud. If you are allow to hang a picture then it would be the same as hanging "The Track."

If you have any questions, call Stan Morris at 321-662-7658.

[Texaswheelz]

yes bow flex works well and is easy to transfer onto. Lately I've been using some stretch cords with handles on em. they have em with different resistances and lengths. I have some that i just roll over and then do curls with or put behind my chair and use em like i was benching. You can put them behind or under anything that will hold them in place and in a good amount of exercise with them. No need to worry about heavy weights stressing your joins or muscles either. Don't think I'll go back to a gym after using these as they allow me to work exactly what muscles i want to work.