this equipment is definitely effective, it really tests out your strength, the best part is that it's durable and challenging. I would say that the length is kind of short, I would suggest adding two or less inches to it because if you're a tall person, well you won't like this much because it's not that tall at all, but it's a great quality and really durable. I have had mine for a year and over now, and still loving it. So I would recommend this to someone that isn't 5'9 and over tall