Customer Reviews

Teeter Hang Ups Dex II Decompression and Extension Machine

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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.

I was experiencing severe lower back pain for twelve weeks which became nearly "paralyzing". I received my DEX II within 4 days of ordering through Amazon. It was very easy to assemble and by the next day I was feeling much better; two days later I was almost back to normal and nearly pain free.

Delivery was on time. Easy assembly. Very good for traction on lower back. The only drawback for me is that I can only hang upside down for a couple of minutes at a time. Not a miracle, but it is definitely beneficial to my lower back.

I have a herniate disc at L5/S1 and this version of the teeter hang up has helped me so much. My sciatica down my leg has almost disappeared 1 month after using it. The first few times I used the machine it was uncomfortable for my head because of the pressure, but I have learned to go slower and it is much more comfortable now. It has taken me about a month to learn to relax my muscles, so there is a learning curve for sure. The quality of the machine is excellent. Very sturdy. Overall this is an excellent product.

Well constructed, easy to set up and comes with all tools needed. Thighs are horizontal when inverted, so your weight is easily held on the pads and you can relax your legs and back. Pads quickly adjust to fit multiple body sizes. This takes up a bit of room and doesn't fold up, but is great for decompressing your spine. An inversion device was recommended by my chiropractor to relieve back and hip pain, and this model is worth the price.

While not qualified to offer an opinion about the Dex II's applicability to the physical well-being of anyone else, I can report that it has emerged as a critical component of my continuing recovery from a serious back injury. It's well built, easy to use and assemble. Here's a pleasing plus: the user guide is nicely written in plain English by somebody who has been using the language pretty much every day.

This item was easily assembled. It is exactly what I expected. A strong and sturdy machine that stretches my back and neck.
If you're tall your head will hit the floor as this machine does not adjust to the height of the individual.

Plus - Serves double duty as a roman table as well as a decompression machine.

Negative - The pads start to hurt the back side of your knees after hanging for a while.

All in all a good purchase. I recommend.

The machine came very quickly from Amazon and I could set it up within 15 minutes with the tools they even provided in the (large) package.

This machine notably does not have a center support but two on the side so that you do not hit your head when doing upside down crunches. It is of quality construction.

My back feels much better with the time spend stretching it out at the end of a day sitting. A very worthwhile purchase.

This is an alternative to a roman chair that I was looking for to reduce stress on my knees. I just had surgery on my left one. I've used a traditional roman chair for years to work on my back, as well as to sit on and do sit ups. The leverage on this chair is on the upper leg, so the knee is unstressed and it works for both sit ups and the traditional back up. My ideal roman chair permits adjustment of the angle for back ups, this does not, permitting only a horizontal back up. The decompression hang is ok and, at least, a bonus. The quality of construction is very good. Don't go swinging around on it because it can tip, but with normal use its very stable. There are cheaper roman chairs, but the price for what this is is fair enough. I'd highly recommend this for someone who wants the benefits of a roman chair without the stress on the knees and/or wants a simple decompression hang. Best for someone with a least a modicum of fitness.