Equipment Review: The Top 3 Chin-Up and PullUp Bars

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Reviewing: The Top 3 "Chin-Up" and "PullUp" Bar Products

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An exercise routine that includes chin-ups and pullups
has been proven to be the very best way to build and
define muscle mass in your back.

Chin-ups and pullups will also help you to develop a
number of other support muscles such as your biceps
and forearms.

Within this review you'll find a comprehensive report
on 3 of the most popular pieces of chin-up equipment
on the market.

The Iron Gym Chin-Up bar
The Perfect Pullup
The Everlast Chin-Up bar

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Our Top Recommendation

#1 Iron Gym

Manufactured by Pro-Fit
List Price: $59.95
www.BuyIronGym.com

Best Price: $29.95 at www.BuyIronGym.com

Rating:

Product Review:

Assembly:
Putting it together was a breeze and took 10 minutes. The entire unit is made of heavy guage steel tubing except for the piece that tension mounts the unit to the back of the door jam which is made out of very rigid plastic.

Useability:
The unit itself mounts easily in standard and non standard door frames, quickly and securely within the door opening.

Under daily testing over a 2 week period using up to 250 pounds of weight, the unit performed as expected and held up perfectly in terms of wear & tear. The unit also felt very secure at all times within the doorway frame.

Additional notes:
This peice of equipment did not do any damage to the door or wall.

It includes grips and handles for the different varieties of pullups and chinups

It can also be used for pushups, dips and situps.

Overall:
This product delivers on its claims and is an excellant choice for doing chin-ups.

I would highly recommend this product for those who don't want to, or can't, permanantly mount a bar.

Pro's:

Top quality product at a very good price.

Very sturdy installation that remains secure.

Comfortable hand grips.

Free bonus Ab Straps.

Quick & Easy to install, use and remove.

Strong steel tubing construction.

Works in all 3 doorways tested:
- 2x4 framed doorway in 32" and 27" width
- 2x6 framed doorway in 30" width

Con's:

None

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The Runner Up

#2 The Perfect Pullup

Manufactured by BodyRev
List Price: $99.95
www.BodyRev.com

Best Price: $99.95 at www.Amazon.com

Rating:

Product Review:

Assembly:
Putting this together was fairly easy. It consists of installing 4 mounting brackets to your door frame using 2 wood screws for each of the 4 mounting brackets. Note that we substituted the fairly short screws that came with it for longer wood screws. All said it took about 15 minutes to install.

The unit is made of plastic and metal. Plastic for the door mount frames and some of the handle parts, with metal being used
for the swing out bars and the horizontal bar.

The Perfect Pullup
by BodyRev LLC

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Useability:
The unit itself mounted easily and securely in all of our door frames - standard 2x4 framed 30", 27" & 32" wide doors, as well as our 2x6 framed door.

Under daily testing over a 2 week period using up to 250 pounds of weight, the unit performed as expected and held up perfectly in terms of wear & tear however we must note that some shoulder pain became evident.

While we're not sure of the cause, we believe that the rotator cuff pain is due to the fully extended and twisted shoulder position that occurs at the bottom of the pull up movement if you allow yourself to extend your arms completely.

Additional notes:
We really like the versatility of this unit. With the added Ab-Strap package ($32), it can deliver a very comprehensive work out.

It includes grips and handles for the different varieties of pullups and chinups, along with a work-out chart.

Overall:
This product works as promised and we rate it a good choice for doing chin-ups and pullups.

Pro's:

Good quality product.

Sturdy installation that remains secure.

Comfortable hand grips.

Quick & Easy to use.

Flexible unit that allows for a mutlitude of exercises.

Works in all 3 doorways tested:
- 2x4 framed doorway in 32" and 27" width
- 2x6 framed doorway in 30" width

Con's:

Some small damage was done to the door frame as a result of the installation.

Risk to shoulder rotator cuffs with some movements.

Much more expensive than the other chin-up bar options.

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Our 3rd Choice

#3 Everlast Multi-Function Home Gym Bar

Manufactured by Everlast
List Price: $39.99
www.Everlast.com

Best Price: $35.62 at Amazon.com

Rating:

Product Review:

Assembly:
Putting this unit together was fairly challenging and took about 25 minutes due to poor directions and poorly fitting fasteners. The fit of the nuts to the bolts is extremely tight and it's best to use a socket wrench and pliers to completely mate the two components.

The entire unit is made of a medium guage steel tubing except for the piece that tension mounts the unit to the back of the door jam which is wood with something similiar to sandpaper laminated onto it for grip.

The Home Gym Bar
by Everlast

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Useability:
The unit itself mounted easily and securely in our standard 2x4 framed 30" and 27" wide doors but would not mount in our 2x6 framed 30" door and felt less than completely secure in the 32" wide door.

Under daily testing over a 2 week period only using the 30" wide door frame, the unit performed as expected and held up perfectly in terms of wear & tear.

Additional notes:
Key to having success with this unit is ensuring that you take the time to assemble it correctly and that you have a standard door opening within which to use it.

It includes grips and handles for the different varieties of pullups and chinups

It can also be used for pushups and situps.

Overall:
This product does work well within the few constraints as noted above. We rate it a fairly good equipment choice for doing chin-ups and pullups.

Pro's:

OK quality product.

Steel tubing and wood construction.

Comfortable hand grips.

Quick & Easy to install, use and remove.

Flexible unit that allows for a mutlitude of exercises.

Works in all standard doorways

Con's:

Small indentation damage was done to the door frame and to the wall where the wood rests.

Very challenging to assemble.

Flimsier construction than the Iron Gym option.

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