How to Make a Pull-Up Bar

Pull-ups and chin-ups are one of the most comprehensive forms of basic strength training. By incorporating these into your daily workout, you can begin to build a foundation for a rock-hard body. However, not everybody has the time or money to make it to the gym every day. Build a sturdy, safe, effective and long-lasting piece of equipment to give you that upper body you've always wanted, without ever leaving home.

Step 1

Screw two of the T-joints on both sides of the 24-inch pipe.

Step 2

Screw the nipples on the opposite end of each of the two T-joints.

Step 3

Screw the two 45-degree elbows on the ends of the nipples.

Step 4

Screw two of the 6-inch pieces into the 45-degree elbow joints.You now have the front handle to you pull-up bar.

Step 5

Screw the two 3-inch pieces into the remaining perpendicular ends of the T-joints.

Step 6

Screw the remaining two T-joint pieces onto the 3-inch pipe pieces, with the perpendicular end facing outward.

Step 7

Screw the remaining two 6-inch pieces of pipe into the outward facing perpendicular T-joint pieces.

Step 8

Cut the insulation into two 6-inch pieces and wrap them around the two 6-inch pieces of pipe that you just attached. This will cushion the steel pipe against your door frame.

Step 9

Screw the two 5-inch pieces into the remaining T-joint ends.

Step 10

Screw two of the 90-degree pipe elbow joints onto the two 5-inch pieces and face them up.

Step 11

Screw the two 4-inch pieces into the 90-degree elbows.

Step 12

Screw the final two 90-degree elbows on the 4-inch pieces and face them in.

Step 13

Wrap these final two elbow ends with tape as they will directly be touching the wall.

Tips and Warnings

Before screwing together each piece of piping, wrap the male piece threads with electric tape to ensure a more snug and secure fit. The pipe lengths selected are designed to fit a standard 30-inch door frame and 4-inch thick wall. The more weight that is placed on the bar when doing pull-ups, the more secure its force in holding its positions. All of these items can be found in a hardware store for less than $30.

Things You'll Need

1 24-inch piece of steel pipe
4 steel pipe T-joints
2 steel pipe nipples
2 45-degree steel pipe elbows
4 6-inch pieces of steel pipe
2 3-inch pieces of steel pipe
4 90-degree steel pipe elbows
2 5-inch pieces of steel pipe
2 4-inch pieces of steel pipe
1 foot of 3/4-inch pipe Insulation
Electric tape