Whatever your fitness goals may be, having an indoor pull up bar in proximity is guaranteed to help you progress.
A simple google search determines the sheer amount of products on the market, all of different sizes, colors, build, and more. In this guide, I have put together a list of the best door frame pull up bars I could find. You can check out the different brands and builds in the first part of this guide, and head down to the second part to read up on everything you should take into account before purchasing a pull up bar, as well as other related pieces of equipment that could be beneficial for you.
Best sellers
Garren Fitness Maximiza pull up bar
An extendable pull up bar that is currently rather popular for it’s simplicity, and efficiency. It’s comfortable to use and grip, and comes with several door mounts, to quickly secure your pull up bar at different heights, for different exercises.
- Size: Fits standard doorways between 26 and 39 inches wide
- Material: Metal, with foam handles
- Cost: Lower range
Pros
- Comes with secure door mounts
- Durable
- Simple set up
Cons
- No locking mechanism for its tightness, so you can easily over-tighten the bar.
ProSource multi-grip chin-up/pull-up bar
The ideal tool to strengthen your upper body’s major pulling muscles from a multitude of angles, this pull up bar features 12 different grip positions, much more than most other products on the market.
It’s also made of quality durable steel, for a long term, risk-free use.
- Size: Fits door frames 24 inches to 36 inches wide; up to 6″ thick
- Material: Steel, with foam handles
- Cost: Lower range
Pros
- Durable steel build
- 12 different grip positions
- Quick installation and a high weight capacity
Cons
- Some customer complaints against minor damage to their door frame, with heavy use[/box][/one_half_last]
Ultimate Body Press XL doorway pull up bar
The Ultimate Body Press pull up bar features the advantage of allowing to perform your pull ups from slightly higher up, granting you extra range of motion (especially if you’re tall), and extra wall clearance.
The extra wall clearance can be ideal for adding accessories such as gymnastic rings, suspension trainers, bands, and more.
The support bar expands to fit most doorways.
- Size: Expandable bar ends fit all residential doorways 24″ to 36″ wide with molding up to 3.5″ wide
- Material: Metal, plastic, with foam grips
- Cost: Medium range
Pros
- Durable construction
- Extra height and wall clearance
- Supports up to 300 lbs
Cons
- Â The padding that comes into contact with the door frame isn’t very thick
Sagler pull up bar
The Sagler bar can also be used for push ups and crunches, and features 3 different, non-slip grip positions. Again, no screws or tools needed here, as leverage is used to hold the bar firmly in place.
- Size: This bar will fit almost any door way, but be sure to have at least 6-8″ of flat wall space on both sides for the handles
- Material: Metal and plastic, with foam grips
- Cost: Lower end
Pros
- Rapid to install
- Low price
- Multi function
Cons
- Some customer complaints about the bolts not being of optimal length
Triple Door Gym 3 in 1 doorway trainer
This pull up bar has a bunch of extra features at once. First, it has that added height and wall clearance, as well as the special foam pads to protect your door frame, but it also comes with an attachable dip station that can quickly be added on to the pull up bar.
The added height is great for the included suspension trainers.
- Size: Fits most standard doorways 24″-36″ wide & 4″-6.5″ Deep, Max Trim size of 4″
- Material: Steel and plastic, with foam grips
- Cost: Medium range
Pros
- Extra height and wall clearance
- Included dip bars and suspension trainers
- Durable steel build
Cons
- For people around and over 200 lbs, repeated use tends to produce minor damage to the door frame. DO NOT use this for weighted dips
Stamina doorway pull up bar
This is probably the most interesting pull up bar in this list.
It features multiple different grip positions with comfortable padding, but it also has unique rock climbing holds, perfect to work on that finger and grip strength.
This isn’t something you will usually see on a pull up bar and offers a nice amount of variety.
- Size: Fits standard doorways
- Material: Steel, plastic, with foam grips
- Cost: The price is in the medium range, providing plenty of quality.
Pros
- Features rock climbing holds
- Easy assembly
- Multiple grip positions
Cons
- Will not fit on old doorways over 34′ wide
Perfect Fitness Multi-Gym doorway pull up bar
Standard leverage type pull up bar with rubberized pads to protect your door frame, as well as 3 different grip positions.
Turn the bar over, and you can do dips, push ups, and core exercises.
- Size: Fits door frames 27 inches to 35 inches wide
- Material: Metal and plastic, with foam grips
- Cost: Lower range
Pros
- Feels solid and sturdy
- Fits most doorways
- Sweat absorbent support foam grip pads
Cons
- Â Parts are not labeled, therefore adding to the difficulty of following the instruction guide
Sportneer pull up bar
Being able to support up to 300 lbs, this slick looking pull up bar has 5 different grip that you can choose from, all padded with comfortable, non-slip foam grips.
This product will be able to fit in doorways up to 36″ wide, which is great for those older houses where the doorways tend to be larger than today’s standard.
- Size: Fits wide door-frames of 24”- 36” wide, door trims of 1” – 4.5” wide and walls of 5.5” – 6.3” thick
- Material: Metal and plastic, with foam grips
- Cost: Lower range
Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy to install
- Multitude of grip positions
Cons
- One has to make sure that the foam on the part which rests upon the wall does not come off, to avoid any damage to the door frame
Iron Gym total upper body pull up bar
The final item on our list is this single piece, steel pull up bar. Also with a variety of available grip positions, you can install the included door mounts for added security and stability.
- Size: Fits conveniently in residential doorways 24 to 34 inches wide, with 3.5-inch trim/molding
- Material: Steel, plastic, and foam grips
- Cost: Lower range
Pros
- Durable steel construction
- Varying grip positions
- Holds up to 300 lbs
Cons
- On some models, the misaligned holes can make the screws difficult to be put in
What to look out for
Door frame specs:
Before making any sort of purchase, be sure to measure your door frame.
You’ll want to know if it can accommodate the pull up bar safely, without making it unstable, or damaging for your door frame.
The pull up bars featured on this lift fit standard doorways, but some will not fit other, older doorways which are often much larger in comparison.
Durability:
Check that the pull up bar has a maximum weight capacity that matches what you are planning to use it for.
They often have different capacities and cannot all safely bear the same amount of stress.
Things like pull ups with a weighted vest have to be done with care, as they could either render the bar unstable, or damage your door frame.
Price:
For the most part, you’ll find that for less than 30 bucks you can get some very acceptable hardware.
Top quality ones however will be more around the 70 dollar range.
Invest smartly, even though a lot of low priced pull up bars are very effective, sometimes, it’s worth it to pay a little extra in the long run.
Other things you may enjoy
Wall mounted pull up bars:
Wall mounted pull up bars allow for a much stronger weight capacity, as well as better wall clearance, stability, and all around durability.
You will have to drill holes to find a usually permanent spot in your home to place them, but it will be a quality piece of equipment that you can use for explosive exercises like muscles ups, and often, even heavy weighted pull ups, dips, and more.
They are also perfect for anchoring TRX straps, or gymnastic rings.
Outdoors pull up bars:
These are great for working out in the outdoors under any weather, and perfect for heavy, weighted exercises. They are extremely durable.
Gymnastic rings:
If you aren’t already using this fantastic piece of equipment, you are missing out on incredible muscle and strength gain opportunities.
Gymnastic rings are probably the most versatile piece of equipment you can use, with their adjustability, portability, and simple yet extremely practical design.
Best door frame pull up bar – Conclusion
We have gone over the top sellers currently on the market. You should now also be aware of what to look out for before buying a pull up bar, as well as other related pieces of equipment that you may enjoy or benefit from training with.
Do you use any of the products from this list? If you think I missed one that should also be featured in this list, please comment below, and I’ll check it out.
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