STS 2.0 Wall hooks for tubing.

christosz

christosz

Cathlete
Hi all!
I’ve posted this question on Facebook, too, but as I’m in the process of getting ready for STS 2.0 I really need some advice for the experts.
I’ve purchased hooks for my tubing and the instructions say I should place one at 7ft, one at chest level, one at waist level and one at ankle level.
I’ve noticed (while previewing the videos) that Cathe has installed one at forehead level, one at midsection level and one at calves level.
As I will be drilling holes (), should I follow Cathe’s placements or the manufacturer’s.
TIA.
Christos.
 
christosz said:
Hi all!
I’ve posted this question on Facebook, too, but as I’m in the process of getting ready for STS 2.0 I really need some advice for the experts.
I’ve purchased hooks for my tubing and the instructions say I should place one at 7ft, one at chest level, one at waist level and one at ankle level.
I’ve noticed (while previewing the videos) that Cathe has installed one at forehead level, one at midsection level and one at calves level.
As I will be drilling holes (), should I follow Cathe’s placements or the manufacturer’s.
TIA.
Christos.
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Well, I'm definitely not an expert, but... my physical therapist would likely be considered an expert, even if it's in a different field. I went to P.T. for my back awhile back, and while he was making me do exercises that felt like torture, we talked. I asked him a lot of fitness questions - best equipment, modifications, etc. Anyways, when I asked him about permanent fixtures for band placement, his recommendation matched Cathe's. I asked my P.T., because I didn't want permanent holes in the wrong places either. Hope Cathe replies to this. I'd love to hear her answer.
 
My P.T. said to stand as close to the wall as I can (facing it, with my toes touching the baseboard) and reach above my head. The top anchor goes at the end of your finger tip. Hope that makes sense. Stand arm's length from the wall and reach your arms out straight in front of you. Where your fingers touch is the next anchor (chest/sternum type height). The last one should be above the ankle bone. I am substantially shorter than my husband and his workout goals are oriented towards being in shape for his sport (armored combat fighting), and he needs to be able to face pulls, so he needed one at his forehead level in addition to the other 3. So, he needed 4 anchors and I could only share the lowest one with him. We ended up needing 6 anchors to accommodate both of us. So, to avoid having to put so many hole in my wall, I installed board - using 2 deck screws at the top and 2 at the bottom, with one in the middle. We then put our anchors where we wanted them. Plus, if we end up needing to move them or adding to them, it won't cause additional damage. I use my lower one for outer thighs and other leg exercises (in addition to biceps and other upper body), so I like my low one where I have it, because it works well for both. Due to my husband's height and arm reach (and the height of our ceiling - walls are only so tall), my husband's top anchor (while being higher than mine) is not at his full reach, but it seems to work for him anyway.
 
Debinmi, We live in an older home that has those really wide entries between rooms with the decorative woodwork. So, I used a 2x6 (and stained it to match the existing woodwork), because I wanted it to be the same width as the wood framing that was already there. I don't have a separate workout space, so I needed it be not as much as an eyesore as possible - although, there's not much I can do to make the anchors look like part of my room decor. lol If you're not trying to make it fit into an environment, I'd go with a 2x4. I used 3 inch deck screws and pre-drilled my holes, because I was going into hardwood (my home's woodwork). I didn't have to find studs or mess around with drywall or anything like that. I considered using shorter screws, but my husband is big, lifts heavy, and uses a lot stronger tubing and bands than I do, so better safe than sorry. For wood, patching it if I ever remove the board will be the same wood putty process regardless of the depth of the drill hole.

Terina, I had huge (think they are called eye-bolts?) on hand. I got them at the hardware store years ago and had some left-over. They work fine, and I saved a few bucks, but honestly... the loop part of them is only about an inch in diameter. My fingers don't work real well in the a.m. (getting older) and I feel that it wastes a bit more time than necessary each time I have to put a band through them. So, when I get a chance, I'm going to change them out for something else. I haven't done enough research on the options yet to decide what I'm going to go with yet. I need anchors that are more efficient (for cranky finger joints that don't want to cooperate) than what I have now, while being durable and safe for my husband's weight (he actually does a few TX or TRX or something like that exercises on it), so it has to be able to hold the majority of his body weight. So, if anybody that's happy with their anchors wants to make suggestions... I'm all ears. Love it when Members share, because it saves me having to do the research myself. Yeah, I know, sounds pretty lazy on my part. lol Christosz, after you've had a chance to use yours, can you let us know if you're happy with them, what brand, etc.?
 
Braille said:
The top anchor goes at the end of your finger tip. Hope that makes sense. Stand arm's length from the wall and reach your arms out straight in front of you. Where your fingers touch is the next anchor (chest/sternum type height). The last one should be above the ankle bone.
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Thank you! Just the information I need.
 
So, here’s what I did with 4 band supports. Followed the image I posted and added one at forehead height.
 

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So people aren't using the door anchor thing? That's what I purchased and intend to use. Then I can position as necessary.

Is it not as good?
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The door anchor is fine. Cathe designed the series so that we can work out with what we have. I don't have a door anywhere near my living room (open floor plans aren't as great as one would think). So, I had a choice between using bands by themselves or using anchors. I have wrist issues. In past workouts where I've used bands, I've been fine with the exercises where I stand on the band. But... if I have to do something where one arm/hand braces the band while the the other one does the exercise, my wrists get unnecessarily overworked (the one that could be resting is doing the bracing). So, bad wrists and no door... I'm going to try the anchors. If you have a door, I'd use it. You can always add anchors later if you want. But if you use the door anchor and like it, why put extra holes in your house? :)
 
Debinmi said:
Door anchors are great as long as you have a door that latches tight. I have a folding closet door ... wouldn't trust it.
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I agree, but if I remember right... I'm thinking I saw a video of how to use Cathe's door anchors. I'm almost thinking that they slip through the hinge side of the door? I could be wrong about that. I was having very low iron level issues back when all the STS 2.0 videos were coming out, so I was having trouble with thinking, concentrating, and memory. So, like I said, I could be wrong.
 
I still have the old door anchor that was included with the tubing Cathe used to sell. It was like a canvas strap with a loop on one end and marble on the other. I may use it again but only seated with my feet against the door. The door to my workout room doesn’t firmly close because our house has settling issues from periods of drought and then flooding. Stuff moves around. So I don’t mind pulling out the old turbo tower. I’ll need it anyway when I do fit tower dvds
 
Braille said:
I agree, but if I remember right... I'm thinking I saw a video of how to use Cathe's door anchors. I'm almost thinking that they slip through the hinge side of the door? I could be wrong about that. I was having very low iron level issues back when all the STS 2.0 videos were coming out, so I was having trouble with thinking, concentrating, and memory. So, like I said, I could be wrong.
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You’re right.
 
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Cathe's set anchors are placed just above ankle height, at sternum height (at the bottom of the chest), and just below 6 feet. Keep in mind that the set does have some space limitations for that top anchor based on where the lights fall on the columns. Cathe and most of her crew are on the shorter side, coming in between 5'0 and 5'2. That being said, those of us that are a bit taller (myself, Jenn D and Al) were still able to use the anchors comfortably even though they were placed based on Cathe's size. General recommendations is ankle height, sternum height and arms reach height.
 
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