Teeter Hang Ups Dex II Decompression and Extension Machine
Teeter Hang Ups Dex II Decompression and Extension Machine
Teeter Hang Ups Dex II Decompression and Extension Machine Reviews
I had actually intended on getting a Roman chair to do back extensions, but Amazon’s great price ($175) on this dual capability machine convinced me to give it a shot and also add the capability of inversion. As for the machine itself, it’s quite heavy-duty, but very easy to assemble. Make sure you have the floor space available as it does not collapse after assembly. As for user weight limitations, in my judgment it will easily support even the extremely large individual.
The unique design for inversion takes all the stress off the knees and ankles as the weight is supported primarily on the upper thighs, anchored by pads behind the calves. These pads are adjustable vertically, but not horizontally. So, if you have short legs, you will not be able to hold the legs in a 90 degrees angle as you hang upside down ( the lower legs will be somewhat extended behind the pads.) This may be an issue if you intend to invert for extended periods. I have not found it a problem for my ~ 10-min inversions.
Individual machines typically costing $200 or more apiece would obviously do a better job at both back extensions and inversion; however, at $175, this versatile machine is well worth the money. Also, highly recommended for larger users who want the benefits of inversion but cannot take stress on the knees and ankles.
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