Weider X-Factor Door Gym

Great for certain applications
The door gym is easy to set up and use. It is not for young guys building big muscles but it is perfect for me, a 61 year old man just trying to avoid any additional droop. The system does appear to need to be set up so that it pulls against the door frame, which normally means pulling into a hallway or other room. But really, what do you expect when using a standard door in your home. I have been using it for just over a month. I exercise everyday and use only a few basic movements. Some of the movements on the instructions are for people that need to be at the gym, not those doing some straining before they eat some prunes and put their teeth in the cleansing glass for the night. For my use it is very good. I can try to pull as much weight as I dare, and it has more to give than I can pull. It is sturdy and should last for quite a while. There are lots of plastic parts but again, this is not for the 25 year old jock. It is great for a toning or conditioning workout. It works really well for me; simple, good price, seems to be good quality.

Not sized for normal door width.
Simple Quick fix if you run into the same problem(door not thick enough).1. From exercise side of door Prop corner brackets as far back as possible and as close to the door itself as possible so it will fit between door and frame.2. Close door from opposite side of the exercise side.3. Cut cardboard and fold(to needed width, took mine 3 layers of cardboard so I folded accordingly) to prop X-factor brackets and prevent extra movement. (I just did the top ones. Can also do bottom brackets if wanted.)4. Enjoy your new home gym.With a hollow door it doesn’t overwork the door at all. The frame of the door is where the X-factor gets the majority of its leverage from.Quality equipment, smooth resistance movements. Excellent for focusing on certain muscles. I’ve always had a problem working out my chest muscles without overworking my arms and the resistant bands easily fix that problem. Haven’t tried the extras yet, I’ve been using the poster exercises without any need of the DVDs and Nutrition chart so far.Quick and Easy (mountain climber clips) to switch handles and ankle braces. If you’re looking for different exercises this is a good way of finding it. I’m focusing on basketball movements and I can find many exercises to work the muscles I need by replicating the moves that need improvement.Excellent quality product that needs a size adjustment. Would have given a 5 out of 5 if it came fit to door.

NO REGRETS!!!….LUV IT LUV IT LUV IT
I was skeptical at first because I was kind of put off by others negative reviews and plus I have bought so many exercise machines before and ended up returning them but weider x factor is so far the best exercise product I’ve ever bought. When I first started using it OMG I was in alot of pain (Good Pain) the next day and alot of sweat during the workout. What I love most about it is the resistance and how every workout feels like its in control whether you’re doing it right or wrong. I’m happy I finnaly found something so simple that gives me a full body workout without leaving the house. If it gets worn out I’m definately buying another.

I like it a lot, it’s easy to install and super useful for the smaller muscle groups. My only dislike is the lack of a fourth strap with a heavier resistance. It’s too easy to max it with the stronger muscle groups like legs and back.But overall still worth every penny for those who don’t like going to an actual gym.Edit: I added a second set and now that thing is pretty awesome!!

Haven’t watched the dvds to see what different excersizes you can do but i’ve used it multiple times and it’s well made and works well. not sure how accurate the resistance weight is.

A little thought to put on and sort of makes it tough to close the door but it works and is a great way to work out with little to know space being taken up by clunky weights.