why are pullup bars so goddamned expensive

[hardgainerj]

$400 

[Parker]

Amazon has many that are less expensive...and Dick's has some on sale from time to time.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

$400  

They are difficult to find because most manufacturers won't make them due to a limited number of customers wanting them.  I carry only 2 of them but they are only sold on my municipal equipment site, Caliber Gym Supply.  Both are wall mounts however....


Deluxe Adjustable Chinning Bar


http://calibergym.com/Deluxe%20Adjustable%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin


40" Single Unit Chinning Bar

http://calibergym.com/40%22%20Single%20Unit%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin



However, the best place to get chinning bars if you don't want to spend too much is at a Lowe's or Home Depot....buy some Pipes and some Cap Blocks and you can just built your own

[SF1900]

This sounds like a thread that Anabolichalo would make.

[BB]

High steel cost and fabrication cost, plus low demand. Ironmind also seems to want people to buy the whole modular Vulcan system, rather than just stand alone equipment anymore.

You might try this squat and pull up combo -

http://www.roguefitness.com/s2-squat-stand.php .

People seem to like them.

[calfzilla]

Why not just go to the park and use one.

[anabolichalo]

if you have the space for it just put a squat cage with pulluphandles

[Marty Champions]

dude just find some studs in your drywall let that be your main support or racking for a bar to sit in

[funk51]

$400 

dude buy a power rack can do tons of exercises plus it is a built in chinning bar at the sdame price....

[kimo]

many gym  have them set too low . try them if you are over 6 foor 2 inches tall . they think everybody is middle height . yet they still prefer pulldowns .

[che]

 Check Craigslist

I bought  (in mint condition ) a  Parabody power rack , bench ,barbell ,dumbbell rack with dumbbells (10-55) ,Olympic tree rack ,300lbs of  weights a mirror and 3/4'' rubber mats  for $600  .

[gracie bjj]

Check Craigslist

I bought  (in mint condition ) a  Parabody power rack , bench ,barbell ,dumbbell rack with dumbbells (10-55) ,Olympic tree rack ,300lbs of  weights a mirror and 3/4'' rubber mats  for $600  .

thats pretty sweet, home gyms r great

[anabolichalo]

must be super sweet to have a big house with enough space to have your personal gym

you can workout in the middle of the night, or at 5 am in the morning, whatever you want

no distraction no douchebaggery

[SF1900]

must be super sweet to have a big house with enough space to have your personal gym

you can workout in the middle of the night, or at 5 am in the morning, whatever you want

no distraction no douchebaggery

 

Plus, you can still train at home and look after your baby (when your wife gives birth).

[anabolichalo]

 

Plus, you can still train at home and look after your baby (when your wife gives birth).

yeah...

must be great

[gracie bjj]

home gyms r great, best investment anyone can make if they r into weight training.

1- crank the music u like
2- dont have to wait for any peice of equipment
3- train anytime u want
4-  make a few bucks training some people
5-  train in old ass ripped up sweats n dont have to worry about gym dress codes

[Soul Crusher]

$400 

Because its worth it.   If you can do pull ups , [ishups, burpees, and leg raises - you are BEAST

[el numero uno]

dude buy a power rack can do tons of exercises plus it is a built in chinning bar at the sdame price....

this

Check Craigslist

I bought  (in mint condition ) a  Parabody power rack , bench ,barbell ,dumbbell rack with dumbbells (10-55) ,Olympic tree rack ,300lbs of  weights a mirror and 3/4'' rubber mats  for $600  .

and this


You can find great deals on the interwebz

[Grape Ape]

Made a chin up bar with pipe/chains/eye screws for about $30 from Home Depot.   Drilled holes in the rafters and hung in basement.

But yeah - Craigslist.    Got a power rack, hex trap bar, and a cambered squat bar off that.

[Sophus]

High steel cost and fabrication cost, plus low demand. Ironmind also seems to want people to buy the whole modular Vulcan system, rather than just stand alone equipment anymore.

You might try this squat and pull up combo -

http://www.roguefitness.com/s2-squat-stand.php .

People seem to like them.

Epic fake reviews

[Rami]

don't you have a forest near your home?

[Parker]

I posted this guy before who builds his own grippers, and pull-up bars
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/shenandoah/Grunt/Bodyweight.html
And here are more links...
http://www.bodyweightculture.com/forum/archive/index.php
http://www.askscooby.com/equipment/how-can-you-build-a-pull-up-bar/?wap2

Now, what I did at my grandparents place, I found a tree with two very sturdy limbs, that have thick limbs that cross over it, forming a hold on each side. And there is a little drop off, I have put a solid metal bar into that hold on each side, which holds the bar in place. And it doesn't bend nor break. The limbs are so thick, that they hold hundreds of pounds and not break.

The cost: $0

[basil]

They are difficult to find because most manufacturers won't make them due to a limited number of customers wanting them.  I carry only 2 of them but they are only sold on my municipal equipment site, Caliber Gym Supply.  Both are wall mounts however....


Deluxe Adjustable Chinning Bar


http://calibergym.com/Deluxe%20Adjustable%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin


40" Single Unit Chinning Bar

http://calibergym.com/40%22%20Single%20Unit%20Chinning%20Bar?search=chin



However, the best place to get chinning bars if you don't want to spend too much is at a Lowe's or Home Depot....buy some Pipes and some Cap Blocks and you can just built your own

Hey Vince, is there anything on the market that you're aware of that resembles gymnastic rings, but have a shorter chain/strap?  I'm looking for free hanging ring(s) to affix to pull-up a station.  I've been doing pull-ups/chins off a bar for years, and it's starting to take it's toll on my elbows.  I think the rings would allow my arms/elbows to glide into a more natural position doing pull-ups.  Perhaps crossfit may have a similar product.  Thanks for any advices.

[Soul Crusher]

Pull-ups , burpees , push-ups   , sprints , sit ups are all amazing exercises.   Get good at pull ups and who gives a shit what yu can do on the pull down machine.

[BB]

Hey Vince, is there anything on the market that you're aware of that resembles gymnastic rings, but have a shorter chain/strap?  I'm looking for free hanging ring(s) to affix to pull-up a station.  I've been doing pull-ups/chins off a bar for years, and it's starting to take it's toll on my elbows.  I think the rings would allow my arms/elbows to glide into a more natural position doing pull-ups.  Perhaps crossfit may have a similar product.  Thanks for any advices.

Blast Straps perhaps -

.

https://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=295&pid=916 .


They're popular in powerlifting circles, and I've seen some very heavy folks use them for pull ups, etc.... so they're safe.

Rogue also makes steel or wood rings that can be mounted in a rack, but I still like the blast straps -

http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rings.php .