Pull-up Stations - Which Type Should You Buy?
A pullup station could be the number one tool for your home ninja warrior or home calisthenics training! We compared the most common types to make sure you get the one that fits your needs! I hope this helps anyone looking or info you can pass on to others!
Video explaining different options: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UX0Lonbx1lQ
- Door frame hook This is by far the most common but there are a few things you need to know about it. #1 They are fantastic for the quick and easy door frame setup. They use physics to attach to your door frame and mount securely. #2 They are also relatively inexpensive to purchase and have multiple grip positions. The number one downside is the stability. If you have much of a swing at all doing pull-ups this could come right off the door frame. Also, you will want to make sure it will fit your style of door, for instance it has to hang on a side the door isn't on. It can also leave some wear marks over time even though there are some pads. Keep that in mind.
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- Door frame screw in This is another cheap option, can be installed in nearly every door frame, and is extremely stable. It can even be removed if needed. Another huge advantage this bar has is you can always keep it up and still close your door. This may be one of the only options if that's what you are looking for. The very obvious and glaring downside is it will leave permanent holes. This is a great option for kids though because it is so stable, and if they swing on it at all they wonโt end up on their back.
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- Door frame quick attach (Duonamic) Duonamic has also solved a fantastic problem with their quick connect pull-up station called the ..... The best part about this product is it's so small, quick to setup and the perfect travel pull-up station! It can hook to nearly every door frame and easily fits in a suitcase or use at home! Since they are little straps you can also easily hook up your favorite holds. It's a little different than a pullup bar since they are handles that move, which can be good or bad depending on what you are looking for. They are really strong, but again, keep in mind this it not great if you do a lot of swinging with your pullups.
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- Permanent In Ground or Garage Station Lastly if you are looking for a more permanent pull-up station or one you can use in your garage or outside you may want to go another route. We have a video on how we built a pullup and hang station that we used often for our training - we will leave that link below. You could also mount some 4x4s in the backyard and put a bar across them or make it a salmon for a dual purpose obstacle in the backyard. Obviously the downside here can be it's much more permanent and can generally cost more depending on how you do it. I hope that helps give you a better idea on finding the right pull-up station for your exact needs! Question of the day ... what are you working on pullups for?
Video of us making one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5lmikxzDHc
- Others like stand up stations or wall mounted stations! For a certain use case either not being able to have anything screwed into walls or damaging trim the stand-alone stations can work great. Otherwise, if you want a stable options that is more permanent a wall mounted option can also be great for a home-gym feel.
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Wall mount: * OneTwoFit: https://amzn.to/2rs4LKd * OneTwoFit Big: https://amzn.to/2qEXsy9
