Must Have Pull-Up Bars 2021

London’s Electrician
5 min readApr 9, 2021

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Despite your level of fitness at this very moment there are a variety of pull-up bars on the market that will meet the needs of those wanting to add a new piece of equipment to their home gym.

It’s a good idea to proceed slowly if you’re new to strength training. After years of sedentary living, I tried to do some pull-ups and promptly tore a muscle in my leg. Don’t make the same mistake as me. Begin by doing tricep dips and push-ups on a regular basis. When you’re ready to try a pull-up, lower your pull-up bar or stand on a box to reduce the amount of room you have to pull your body while you gain power. Then, with your feet on the ground at an increasingly difficult angle, pull yourself up to the bar.

The bars I used in this guide are flexible enough to help you work up to your goals because performing a pull-up is a building process.

I’ve included some useful hints on how to shop for an at-home pull-up bar and what to look for, as well as some insight into the testing methodology, at the bottom of this guide.

Must See Pull-Up Bar

The Garren Fitness Maximiza Pull Up Bar is simple to use, instals quickly, and is made of durable chrome steel.

Plus Points: Comfortable foam grips, unobtrusive design, and solid construction, Garren Fitness offers a complete satisfaction guarantee, so if you’re not happy for any reason, you can get a full refund with no questions asked.

Cons: Drilling into the door jamb is needed for installation, and heavy-duty usage can cause the foam grips to wear out.

The Garren Fitness Maximiza Pull Up Bar is made of chrome steel and comes with three mounting hardware sets, two of which can accommodate up to 300 pounds. The medium-duty door mount can hold up to 150 pounds and isn’t meant to be used above waist level.

Without the door mounts, the bar can be used for sit-up foot support and other light exercises. The bar is adjustable and suits doorways ranging from 26 to 36 inches high. It can also be mounted so that a door can always close.

Non-slip, extra-long foam grips are used on the bar. Garren Fitness advises against using the Maximiza for gymnastics and recommends using caution during the first few exercises to ensure the bar is properly mounted (a good practise for any pull up bar.)

Buy on Amazon for £58.99

Top Rated Ceiling-Mounted Pull-Up Bar

The Ultimate Body Press Ceiling Mounted Pull Up Bar is your best bet if you want to do a range of pull-ups without using a door frame.

Plus Points: Fast installation, three padded gripping places, and a robust construction.

Cons: Manufacturer defects have been reported in some cases.

For regular, wide-grip, and 20-inch parallel-grip pull-ups or chin-ups, the Ultimate Body Press Ceiling Mounted Pull Up Bar has three high-density foam grip positions. For enhanced durability, this model has a powder-coat finish. The reversible 14-inch risers can be used with either 16- or 24-inch joists.

Instructions, a prototype, and mounting hardware are included in the mounting package. A drill, tape or pencil, and a step ladder are needed. With this product, Ultimate Body Press provides a very hazy 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Since the bars aren’t welded to the mounting brackets, long-term stability can be compromised (though perhaps the satisfaction guarantee would cover it).

Buy on Amazon for £216.52

Best Pull-Up Bar For A Tight Budget

The Iron Gym Pull Up Bar is an excellent option for beginners who want to do pull-ups but don’t want to spend a lot of money.

Plus Points: 300-pound max capacity, low cost, versatility, and ease of installation and removal.

Cons: Parts are made of plastic.

The Iron Gym Pull Up Bar hangs from a doorframe and is held in place by friction. It doesn’t need to be drilled to be mounted, but it still feels secure. The steel structure can withstand up to 300 pounds of pressure. You may also drop the pull-up bar to do sit-ups, push-ups, and dips because it’s not permanently attached.

The bar is made of plastic and steel, and it includes everything you’ll need to put it together, including a hex open wrench. Standard and wide pull-ups all have foam grips. The parallel grip handles, on the other hand, are small and oddly placed.

Buy on Amazon for £32.50

Top Rated Doorframe Pull-Up Bar

The Perfect Fitness Multi-Gym Doorway Pull Up Bar is a great option if you want a pull-up bar that you can easily mount to your doorframe and remove when you’re finished.

Plus Points: 300-pound max capacity, Three grip positions, and a low chance of damaging your doorframe.

Cons: Broad grip can be too wide for some people, there have been recent quality issues, and it doesn’t suit all doorframes.

For hammer grip, close grip, and regular grip pull-ups, the Perfect Fitness Multi-Gym Doorway Pull Up Bar has three padded grip positions. Because of the 300-pound weight limit, this model can be used with a weight vest. There is some assembly involved, but the bar comes with all of the necessary tools.

The Multi-Gym Pro is height adjustable and compatible with doorframes up to 6 inches deep and 33 inches high. Push-ups and sit-ups can be made easier by placing the bar on the floor. Perfect Fitness also offers a one-year warranty on the standard of this model.

Buy on Amazon for £46.66

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London’s Electrician
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