In-home pullup bars come in one of two main types: a straight bar or a multi-function bar. The straight pullup bars attach to the inside of your doorway and typically hold between 200 and 250 lb. Multi-function pullup bars attach at the top and sides of your doorway and can hold more weight -- up to 300 lb.
Perfect Multi-Gym
The Perfect Multi-Gym is made by the same company that makes the popular Perfect Pushup device. This pullup bar fits in doorways with a width between 27 and 35 inches and it can hold up to 300 lb. The Perfect multi-gym doesn't require any bolts or screws to attach it to your door frame. The bar has adjustable settings so you can install it on doors with both narrow and wide molding. You can also set the device on the floor and do crunches, dips and pushups.
P90X ChinUp Bar
The P90X chinup bar has curved and straight handles that offer up to 12 different grip positions. The bar fits into doorways between 24 and 32 inches wide with trim between 5 and 6.5 inches wide. The P90X chinup bar is made with heavy-gauge steel and holds up to 300 lb. It includes wall anchors, screws and two J-brackets for you to bolt the device to the top of your doorway.
Everlast Multi-Function Chinning Bar
The Everlast multi-function chinning bar fits on doorways up to 32 inches wide. No screws or bolts are required to attach the bar to your doorway. It has curved and straight handles for a variety of pullup grips. The Everlast chinning bar holds up to 300 lb. Like the Perfect multi-gym, you can set the Everlast chinning bar on the floor and do pushups and anchored crunches.
Considerations
Although these pullup bars are designed to hold up to 300 lb., they can only handle as much weight as your doorway can hold. Test your doorway first to make sure it can support your weight. The bar is no good if it comes crashing down with your door frame. After installing any pullup bar, test the bar, keeping your feet close to the ground, before performing full pullups and chinups.
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