How to choose a pull-up bar for home?

The article is provided by the online store v-sport33.ru.
2014-11-17

The pull-up bar is considered a simple piece of equipment, but exercising on it yields excellent results. Regular workouts help strengthen the muscles of the thighs, abs, chest, back, and arms. This functionality has made the pull-up bar quite popular.

With the onset of cold weather, it becomes impossible to work out outside, so many decide to buy a pull-up bar for home. Its low price and compact size also contribute to this decision. Today, there is a wide variety of pull-up bars, each with its own features and capabilities.

Pull-up bar in the doorway

The advantage of this type of pull-up bar is its compact size and low cost (900-1700 rubles). It is a simple bar, supported in a narrow opening with a width of 60-180 cm. Many install the pull-up bar in doorways, but this makes it inconvenient to do pull-ups, so the optimal solution is to use a corridor.

For installing such models, it is not necessary to drill holes in the walls – a special expansion or telescopic mechanism is used for this. The structure can withstand heavy loads of up to 150 kilograms (when performing jerking exercises – up to 80-120 kg). This fully meets the requirements of those who just want to maintain their fitness.

Disadvantages of this pull-up bar include a limited set of exercises. It can also only be mounted at the height of the opening, which imposes certain limitations. It is not recommended to set the width of the bar to the maximum, as this significantly reduces stability and rigidity.

Wall-mounted pull-up bar

Wall-mounted models allow for a much greater variety of exercises, including upside-down positions. Mounting is only possible on concrete or brick walls and is done using regular anchor bolts. At the same time, the equipment can bear loads exceeding 200 kilograms. There are several types:

1. Corner wall-mounted pull-up bar – fixed to the walls in the corner. This model allows for efficient space saving, but only standard exercises can be performed on it.

2. Overdoor pull-up bar – a compact model with a simplified design that can be mounted above the door frame. Its advantages include compact size, while its disadvantages include a limited number of exercises.

3. Pull-up and dip bar – the design includes horizontal bars and perpendicular bars – handles. The advantage of this model is the ability to perform a wide variety of exercises, but it requires space for installation.

Depending on the design, the price of a wall-mounted pull-up bar can range from 800 rubles to 10,500 rubles. The market also offers foldable and removable pull-up bars, which can be folded or stored when not in use. This is very convenient, especially for small apartments.

Floor pull-up bar

This model should be chosen if you are looking for a structure for performing strength exercises. In this case, we are talking not just about a pull-up bar, but about a full training complex. The set may include a punching bag, barbells, dumbbell holders, a bench, and other elements. Consequently, the number of possible exercises significantly increases.

Additionally, you can adjust the position of all elements and attachments. The cost of such models is slightly higher and ranges from 4,000 to 20,000 rubles. However, this price is fully justified.

General recommendations

To buy the optimal pull-up bar for home, you need to decide on the set of exercises you would like to perform. If they are simple pull-ups, you can opt for a simple and inexpensive model. For professional purposes, you should choose more functional designs.

You should also take into account your weight as well as that of the people who will be using the pull-up bar. You need to decide on where to install the pull-up bar: in the doorway, on the wall, under the ceiling, etc. It's important that there are minimal obstacles around to facilitate comfortable exercise. Note that installation is only possible on reinforced concrete walls and using anchors of 8-10 mm.