Why You Should Buy The World's Cheapest Pull Up Bar

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  • @MadJego
    @MadJego Před 2 lety +14387

    It's not that I don't trust the bar, I don't trust my door frames.

    • @dhemong
      @dhemong Před 2 lety +403

      yeah, me too

    • @barrybarry6570
      @barrybarry6570 Před 2 lety +256

      @UCUH2OgzLsSdGxjjfxLZjbZg Dog once you enter the 200+ club, your door frame integrity IMMEDIATELY becomes increasingly more compromised. At my heaviest I was 250, and I was denting my door frames.

    • @Ryv05
      @Ryv05 Před 2 lety +97

      @@barrybarry6570 yeah I'm 285lbs and these things don't work, do dips instead

    • @mg_mastergodgaming4980
      @mg_mastergodgaming4980 Před 2 lety +12

      Indeed

    • @L-E-son
      @L-E-son Před 2 lety +40

      It left a really ugly permanent mark on my doorframe, but that was without the blocks & pads

  • @diulikadikaday
    @diulikadikaday Před 2 lety +2851

    honestly, this content deserves more views. Humour, education, interest, production. This is quality.

    • @honn8325
      @honn8325 Před 2 lety +4

      Yep

    • @DIO-vw8fy
      @DIO-vw8fy Před 2 lety +5

      He’s really underrated

    • @wow-roblox8370
      @wow-roblox8370 Před 2 lety +4

      But… he doesn’t “heart” his positive comments that he likes meaning the algorithm will not make him go 💥

    • @mt-nv4jd
      @mt-nv4jd Před 2 lety +1

      Nope. It is childish, and will ruin someone's door.

    • @nirorit
      @nirorit Před 2 lety

      Idk, i prefer content: simple and short.

  • @chrisxl5152
    @chrisxl5152 Před 2 lety +344

    I've had this for about 8 or 9 years. Its very convenient, and it works as long as you're doing your chin ups and pull ups with proper form, obviously. Highly recommend, and it uses leverage so the the weight is distributed on the entire frame, not just the top or side respectively.

    • @bals1036
      @bals1036 Před 2 lety

      So... Is ur door frame still okay?

    • @chrisxl5152
      @chrisxl5152 Před 2 lety +23

      @@bals1036 yea man its still going. There are some black marks from friction between the frame and the foam handle. But that only happened after years, very feint. Door frame is undamaged.

    • @bals1036
      @bals1036 Před 2 lety

      @@chrisxl5152 does it probably works on "2'4" wood frame?

    • @abdulmahmood1786
      @abdulmahmood1786 Před rokem +8

      Is there anything you added to the bar like the guy in the video? It feels really unstable without extra support.

    • @identifiesas65.wheresmyche95
      @identifiesas65.wheresmyche95 Před rokem +1

      @@abdulmahmood1786 Get the screw in type if you want a more stable version for even less money - as long as you dont mind putting 3 screws in your doorframe.

  • @AndreeMarkefors
    @AndreeMarkefors Před rokem +133

    I have a very similar bar. When you study the design, you realize the pressure is going into the wall during workouts, not downwards. Also, my door frames are painted metal-so very sturdy. OK, it should not be a problem then.
    And it wasn't. For a long time. You get an awful lot of quality workouts for little money with this. As I grew stronger I started doing more dynamic exercises with more explosive pull-ups. Since I can't hang from my bar with straight arms and legs, I tend to bend my legs at the knees 90 degrees backward while doing pull-ups.
    And then suddenly: after pulling up quickly, I managed to unload the bar and it came free from the top position of a pull-up and I fell completely unprepared straight down and landed on my knees. My body was in a pretty straight position so the shock went straight up the femurs and into the back which was compressed.
    I couldn't breathe for a bit and as I lay on my stomach I wondered if everything "would work" if I would try to stand up. Luckily it did (after catching my breath for 10 minutes.).
    After this incident, I haven't really enjoyed using the bar, since the experience is hard to shake mentally. So, be careful and make sure the bar is loaded at all times which should keep it secure. I would DEFINITELY NOT do any of the swinging exercises or the yoga ones where you hang with your head down.

    • @mandandi
      @mandandi Před rokem +2

      Interesting. I check my bar for sturdiness before each hang or workout. I noticed that some screws seem loose, but I had everything tight when I assembled it. So, perhaps its wise to check how tight the screws are once a month. I want to avoid that same experience.

    • @skymaster0yt
      @skymaster0yt Před rokem +2

      One bar has failed me twice and I barely missed getting hardly injured
      I have never used it since

    • @johnrivera6085
      @johnrivera6085 Před rokem +2

      That seems very unfortunate. I have been using my pull up bar for 10 years at least and havent had any incidents. But then again most ive ever weighted is 135lbs so its easier for us lighter people.

    • @AndreeMarkefors
      @AndreeMarkefors Před rokem +3

      @@johnrivera6085 Hi! When loading the bar, the weight and load goes into the wall at an almost horisontal angle. It's not directed downwards, the way you're hanging. That's the beauty of these bar designs and what makes them sturdy.
      My cautionary tale was about me doing "very" dynamic pull-ups with a moment of "weightlessness" at the very top. If this unloading is coupled with some sway or lateral motion, the inherent security while under load is lost in a brief moment of unloading.

    • @daviddahl83
      @daviddahl83 Před 11 měsíci +1

      So, put a mattress under myself if I do pullups

  • @Astral100
    @Astral100 Před 2 lety +2651

    Oh yeah, that is exactly the same pull up bar that destroyed my door frame.

    • @kyle-qw5yx
      @kyle-qw5yx Před 2 lety +92

      By destroyed, do you mean just removed some paint?

    • @ReeN1995
      @ReeN1995 Před 2 lety +108

      its the same one that doesn't fit German homes. Our walls are much wider...

    • @Astral100
      @Astral100 Před 2 lety +330

      @@kyle-qw5yx By destroyed I mean that it cut into the wood on both sides of the door frame. The frame looks like somebody took a hammer and smashed that steel bar into door frame thoroughly on both sides.

    • @travisnyte1127
      @travisnyte1127 Před 2 lety +6

      @@Astral100 with the foam on it??

    • @fazasophian3720
      @fazasophian3720 Před 2 lety +25

      @@Astral100 do you think by adding the wooden blocks like Ben did here would prevent it from damaging the frame?

  • @Pham-Bao-Hoa
    @Pham-Bao-Hoa Před 2 lety +1338

    Wait a minute, my pullup bar did not come with all that equipments. I had to buy them separately. I guess a complaint is in order.

  • @DerrickClaar
    @DerrickClaar Před rokem +9

    I've owned this specific bar for about 18 years now, and I still love it, though shoulder issues have slowed me down recently. I never would have thought a muscle-up would have been possible on it though, so you both have really opened my eyes there. My walls are deeper and my moulding is sturdy, so I've never really doubted the bar, and I've never seen it come close to failure (I'm 80 kb), so all in all, this bar has been an incredible tool in keeping my upper and lower body in shape when there's no swell in town ; )

  • @joshk5881
    @joshk5881 Před 2 lety +3

    Man, I wish nothing but the best for you - and especially your channel! Just discovered it through this video and i'm already loving it! keep the content coming it is actually inspiring!

  • @sidewinder4489
    @sidewinder4489 Před 2 lety +1259

    So, I've actually used the exercise pull up bar shown in this video before. It lasted a few years, but it failed pretty catastrophically at the end. It split in half and I fell down while doing a pull up. The failure mode was that one of the load bearing rivets came undone. Luckily, I wasn't seriously injured, but it did startle me and I opted to buy a better quality pull up bar. I bought the pull up bar recommended by Beach Body (makers of P90X) and that has worked well for me since.

    • @mercer982
      @mercer982 Před 2 lety +42

      Truly. Better ones aren't probably that much more expensive. I have no reasonable size doorframes in my flat so i had to make my own that stands on it's own. 1" stainless pipe and so on, loving it so far :)

    • @AZ0C
      @AZ0C Před 2 lety +5

      making one from wood ain't hard, and its not going to break easily.

    • @ayanbag8923
      @ayanbag8923 Před 2 lety +1

      M

    • @kamilmusalat
      @kamilmusalat Před 2 lety +12

      @@mercer982 between 50-100 usd you can get a whole dip bar pull up bar type tower where you can do all exercises it’s pretty dope

    • @Humiliated1234
      @Humiliated1234 Před 2 lety +5

      Is it still working?

  • @logospaint4290
    @logospaint4290 Před 2 lety +777

    that kind of bar destroyed every single door in my house

    • @MrC0MPUT3R
      @MrC0MPUT3R Před 2 lety +32

      Yeah I had to put extra padding on the door frame to keep it from putting an indent in the wood.

    • @OldestPagans
      @OldestPagans Před 2 lety +79

      Just…use some wash cloths. That’s what I do and none of my door frames are messed up. I’ve had mine for like 9 YEARS

    • @Mon-ica
      @Mon-ica Před 2 lety +74

      Your doors have limiting beliefs :(

    • @johnstafford6458
      @johnstafford6458 Před 2 lety +16

      @@OldestPagans I used socks.

    • @AussieRoos
      @AussieRoos Před 2 lety +2

      @@OldestPagansgood call, I was hoping someone wrote this 🙌

  • @williamludvigsen4812
    @williamludvigsen4812 Před rokem +2

    I started doing Pull-ups a couple of weeks ago and I am already seeing results. I don’t use this exact bar but something like it. Thanks for the video. Keep going at it.

  • @WestGarbage6
    @WestGarbage6 Před rokem +2

    I just got almost this exact pull-up bar for christmas! Mine however was slightly more expensive, and that money went into it coming with built-in blocks to go against the inside of the door frame, which also functioned as a wide grip
    Another safety feature that would be helpful is a safety piece, my pull-up bar came with one, it's a piece of metal that sticks into the side of the door frame the bar rests on, when you place the main part of the bar inside the piece, it helps keep it from falling due to minor nudges and shoves.
    Although I'd say the best part about these pull-up bars is they can be re-purposed, and even are intended to be used most of the time, as push-up bars, sit-up bars, dip bars, and whatever else you can (safely) come up with that works
    All in all, 10/10 item, the only issue being I still can't do a pull-up yet ;^;

  • @falapadieu
    @falapadieu Před 2 lety +392

    My limiting belief is that we don't even have that type of doorway to hinge a 10-dollar pull up bar on.

    • @christopherbaby3842
      @christopherbaby3842 Před 2 lety +43

      Have you tried Real Fake Doors?

    • @pirigrinfalcon6029
      @pirigrinfalcon6029 Před 2 lety +33

      @@christopherbaby3842 are you tired of your doors opening and going places?

    • @Meilk27
      @Meilk27 Před 2 lety +23

      @@christopherbaby3842 do you want a door that's not really a door so you don't have to deal with the problems of having a real door?

    • @nickybutton100
      @nickybutton100 Před 2 lety +20

      ​@@christopherbaby3842 Well do I have a product for you! Introducing the Real Fake Door, it gives all the pleasure of looking at a door, with none of the hassle of opening a door!

    • @isaacparker3593
      @isaacparker3593 Před 2 lety +3

      @@christopherbaby3842 LMAOOOOO

  • @MrMattie725
    @MrMattie725 Před 2 lety +562

    I used this exact one for two months. Worked fine, until it didn't and I alsmost broke my neck. I think my doorframe just isn't thick enough.

    • @deocommunist988
      @deocommunist988 Před 2 lety +8

      For heavier blokes I recommend getting a stronger bar

    • @MrMattie725
      @MrMattie725 Před 2 lety +46

      Just to be clear, I'm the lightest guy I know ;)

    • @qwertyqwert2818
      @qwertyqwert2818 Před 2 lety +11

      @@MrMattie725 If your bathroom have that upper ventilation put it there. Works really great and long lasting since the support is basically concrete. If the concrete breaks maybe change your definition of light or your house is tofu (pun intended).

    • @kingstonsteele7820
      @kingstonsteele7820 Před rokem +1

      Yeah, I don't think we should be cheap with these. Very bad if it fails. I just go to a park, because I bought this shoddy equipment and had a scare

    • @sadnibbahours3823
      @sadnibbahours3823 Před rokem +4

      You were doing pull-ups? And you almost broke your neck? We’re you doing them upside down?

  • @DaKidFace
    @DaKidFace Před 2 lety

    You know what, I Really like your positive attitude and sense of humor. I subscribed. Thank you for your great energy 💯

  • @ngtutorials2780
    @ngtutorials2780 Před 2 lety +1

    Insane vid bro keep it up loved it

  • @sgnoogle
    @sgnoogle Před 3 lety +268

    That editing.
    Super great job!

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  Před 3 lety +21

      Eyyyy thanks again Francesco, comments like this keep me motivated when editing gets tough :)

    • @francescodalonzo9270
      @francescodalonzo9270 Před 2 lety +1

      I finally found someone with the name Francesco 👋🏻

    • @xavier6661
      @xavier6661 Před 2 lety

      @@BenEcho Ben Polson and other viewers, if the pull up bar is not fitting on the door frame the way it was commercialized then you clearly didn't build it right. With the 2x L shaped pieces, It needs to sit literally like a L so the pull up bar has a short length to stay snuggled between the top door frame and the side door frames. Common sense btw nice video

  • @nerfganon9214
    @nerfganon9214 Před 3 lety +135

    Man i started training 5-6 times a week about a month and a half ago with bodyweight and freeweights since gyms are closed and it's crazy, the only thing limiting me was my mentality and unwillingness to change. For anybody who sees this, any exercise is good exercise, it could start with something as simple as dancing about in your house but be active and eventually you'll end up loving some sort of physical activity and being more active and healthy

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  Před 3 lety +14

      Great advice! I couldnt agree more, im glad to hear you have found something that works for you and keeps you motivated 😀🙌

  • @tahlid
    @tahlid Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are informative and inspiring man. Thank You for your efforts. Keep Creating Keep Growing.

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 Před 2 lety

      His videos today are so good!

  • @andersdeleurannissen
    @andersdeleurannissen Před 2 lety +11

    The quality of this video content is through the roof. Humor, great production, something to learn and a end-morale to take with you home. Ben, you're a great host, and have a great charisma. 10/10 would watch again

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks man I appreciate you!

    • @giogio6716
      @giogio6716 Před rokem

      @@BenEcho nice wife bro

  • @SirFerrickWanderer
    @SirFerrickWanderer Před 2 lety +965

    I used to build doors and let me tell you this is very stressful, that's the architrave and it's often held on with like 4 tins nails, more held in place by the paint then anything else

    • @QuentinLeonetti
      @QuentinLeonetti Před 2 lety +61

      Exact reason I don't trust any door frame pull up bar! There's plenty of way to train without them anyway :)

    • @frankqueno5852
      @frankqueno5852 Před 2 lety +27

      @@QuentinLeonetti like how??? I never look with as much suspicion as at my door frame right now haha

    • @d3adyoutubeaccount
      @d3adyoutubeaccount Před 2 lety +3

      Yep , i dont even have a pullup bar and look pretty great

    • @andrewdoesyt7787
      @andrewdoesyt7787 Před 2 lety

      @@QuentinLeonetti What if I can’t find any pull up bars in my city?

    • @TheRealOmbreMoon
      @TheRealOmbreMoon Před 2 lety +16

      @@andrewdoesyt7787 Buy a portable pull up bar than you can assemble/disassemble. Did that for a while in my apartment until I shelled out for a power tower (in a different apartment). Very much so worth the investment

  • @johndarcangelo6893
    @johndarcangelo6893 Před 2 lety +92

    I've had that thing for over 10 years. I've maintained a weight of about 195-205 lbs in that time period. Never fallen, just do controlled pull ups without swinging. The only issue I have is the black mark it leaves on the door frame if you leave it up there like I do.

    • @vansskaterd
      @vansskaterd Před rokem +8

      I put socks around the front side of the bar that touches the door frame

    • @johndarcangelo6893
      @johndarcangelo6893 Před rokem +6

      @@vansskaterd simple and brilliant lol.

    • @vansskaterd
      @vansskaterd Před rokem +2

      @@johndarcangelo6893 oh I learned the hard way in my youth. Mama didn't like those marks on the door frame

    • @johndarcangelo6893
      @johndarcangelo6893 Před rokem +2

      @@vansskaterd lol I just moved into a new ace a couple months ago and my pull up bar was sitting in the closet until you posted that comment. Have a good one

  • @Jim-uj3ty
    @Jim-uj3ty Před rokem

    Good video! I did pick up an inexpensive unit like the one you have and it's great. I like your idea with taping the wood; I'm gonna try that. Thanks again.

  • @danielmaurrasse4463
    @danielmaurrasse4463 Před 2 lety +6

    Changed my entire body and confidence. Moved to outdoors now but it's AMAZING. This exact bar!

  • @Webberjo
    @Webberjo Před 2 lety +196

    I wanted to start exercising but didn't want to spend money, so I looked around my apartment for things I could use.
    My kitchen's floor cupboards are low enough to be a good foot support for sit-ups.
    My living room floor is level and solid enough for pushups.
    Just gotta be creative, like how a child can look at anything and find a fun way to use it.

    • @nickybutton100
      @nickybutton100 Před 2 lety +12

      But I don't HAVE a brian

    • @thapthoptheep2076
      @thapthoptheep2076 Před 2 lety +41

      @@nickybutton100 In the absence of a Brian, try a Derek.

    • @mobeytaguire2798
      @mobeytaguire2798 Před 2 lety

      @@thapthoptheep2076 XD

    • @scout1710
      @scout1710 Před 2 lety

      @@thapthoptheep2076 lol

    • @jrobbin24
      @jrobbin24 Před rokem

      I agree with you ... I do many different improvised workouts just to keep moving in the majority of the equipment that I use is an exercise equipment at all just things that were laying around the house that I figured would help with muscle stimulation odd walls countertops then one of my personal favorites the saw horses

  • @owentimo
    @owentimo Před 2 lety +72

    3/4" pine trim molding held on by a few 18 gauge staples is not secure.

    • @aimless-drifter
      @aimless-drifter Před 2 lety

      how about 3/4" MDF trim held by few brad nails?

    • @DanteYewToob
      @DanteYewToob Před 2 lety +3

      That’s not how the force is applied.
      Most of your weight gets transferred perpendicular to the frame, not parallel. It basically pushes horizontally from both sides and friction keeps it in place once your weight is on it. I know because I have one and I’ve used it on a completely broken trim, and even a naked hallway frame.
      It’s not like just hanging from the trim by your finger tips like a lot of people do.

  • @spbiscotto19r
    @spbiscotto19r Před 2 lety

    Absolutely true, I spent 20 bucks on an Adidas one, and is amazing. The only thing is that how you are using that bar is putting a lot of stress on the door upper frame, you should use the parallel handles and add more grip on the wood "extensions"(or put the wood on the other frame part) . That part is made to move the vertical force to a horizontal force to dot damage the door. Anyway amazing content

  • @machos
    @machos Před 2 lety

    Totally loved this and I ‘re-mounted’, yes you read that correctly, I re-mounted my cheap pull up bar that I purchased over two months ago. Great videos, I subscribed. 💪🥵

  • @maximiliandort3489
    @maximiliandort3489 Před 2 lety +108

    cool, now watch me put those gains to use when my landlord want's to fight me for destroying the doorframe

  • @xtrnl999
    @xtrnl999 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for all you do, Ben. CZcamsrs like you got me back into working out and my life is much more richer for it! God Bless you, sir!

  • @user-kp7gb4hs8q
    @user-kp7gb4hs8q Před rokem

    Mate thx for the vid and the idea to use my chin up door bar for many other moves, which are also fun. Your vid is entertaining and you both are sensational. Never saw any of your vids before but glad I have today

  • @knockknock1246
    @knockknock1246 Před 2 lety

    Great vid! I added some padding for protection of the frames and also for best utilization .
    Libby is a one fit cutie!

  • @urwahmunir72
    @urwahmunir72 Před 2 lety +15

    Just discovered the channel today. Amazing content Ben

  • @ZyroZoro
    @ZyroZoro Před 2 lety +713

    Ben: I'm 190 pounds, so if this thing doesn't break on me then you guys got no excuses
    Me: **laughing at 280 pounds** no way that's holding me up

    • @jstar6543
      @jstar6543 Před 2 lety +17

      Max weight 250lbs says it on the bar

    • @100chickeneggs5
      @100chickeneggs5 Před 2 lety +29

      can you even do a pull up?

    • @literallyjustanegg4552
      @literallyjustanegg4552 Před 2 lety +48

      @@100chickeneggs5 I mean I’m 260 and I can do a few pull ups. I’m 6’6tho so I’m not sure if that’s a fair comparison

    • @fitzhugh7463
      @fitzhugh7463 Před 2 lety +75

      @@literallyjustanegg4552 damn you’re a big egg

    • @literallyjustanegg4552
      @literallyjustanegg4552 Před 2 lety +4

      @@fitzhugh7463 yessir

  • @Aro800
    @Aro800 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video! Thanks for the reminder " Limiting beliefs".... All the best big fan of you both on Australian Ninja warrior. Subscribed!

  • @RJ-is9ko
    @RJ-is9ko Před rokem +1

    Get a paralette dip stand. Do neutral grip inverted pullups. If you got a barbell you can place it across the arms in order to do pronated or supinated inverted pullups. Builds all the muscles in the back including lats. It will also increase your pullups

  • @mgenceska
    @mgenceska Před 2 lety +27

    Ben, I had no idea that you had a channel this fun. I just watched your and Olivia's Ninja Run performances and CZcams suggested this video. I'm glad I've watched this. I'm subscribing. You should do more videos.

  • @Baruch05
    @Baruch05 Před 2 lety +23

    Came for the bar, stayed for the positive energy you're putting out in the word. Helping you with the subs and can't wait to dig into a few more vids. Cheers!

    • @SeverBalu
      @SeverBalu Před 2 lety

      Hehe same here, two months later. Love the energy and humour.

  • @fabiodasilva5599
    @fabiodasilva5599 Před 2 lety

    Dude, great work! Double thumbs up

  • @meandab
    @meandab Před 2 lety

    You have great videos and a great editing style man.

  • @joelmason6358
    @joelmason6358 Před 2 lety +32

    I went all out and got the $12 kmart bar, no mods required. Having metal door frames gives me a bit more faith in it too.

    • @hamad4121
      @hamad4121 Před 2 lety +3

      Same today, took a bit to build but yeah seems ok...

    • @MarqueeliusThe_III
      @MarqueeliusThe_III Před 3 měsíci +1

      I don’t have a metal door frame but I’m 13 weighing in at around 120 ibs so I’m confident too.

  • @Thejoeordinary1
    @Thejoeordinary1 Před 2 lety +12

    Great video and the bar appears versatile, however, I have one based on the same design and they only recommend pull-ups , neutral grip pull-ups, chin-ups, pushups and dips (sits too low for effective dips imo but I guess it does hit the triceps from a different angle) Great piece of equipment but I wouldn’t be doing any gymnastics type exercises on it ..not that I could lol

    • @mixelplik
      @mixelplik Před rokem +1

      Absolutely, this thing should only be used for dead-hang pullup/chin up. It can be used for push ups and brace your feet for situps, but there's not enough range of motion for a good dip workout - recommend dedicated dip bars for that.

  • @horrible6576
    @horrible6576 Před 2 lety

    I've now watched 2 of your videos for the first time and you're breaking through to me dude. I have this same bar and use it all the time, but the messages at the end of your videos are speaking to me. Subscribed

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad I could help, i appreciate that man

  • @mtberrycrunch4196
    @mtberrycrunch4196 Před 2 lety

    dude you deserve so many more subscribers your editing is amazing!!!!

  • @Mishalex
    @Mishalex Před 2 lety +13

    I honestly cannot agree with you one this one, my friend. I bought one of these cheap-o pull-up bars years ago, and the following calamities ensued: 1) I damaged my door frame even though I properly installed it, because I weigh 250lbs and the door simply wasn't holding up well. Thankfully, the door frame damage was minimal and mostly cosmetic. The more relevant point is... 2) I'm a large person with broad shoulders, and the pull-up bar forced me to adopt a much more narrow grip than I naturally would have. Consequently, it put a strain on my middle deltoids and rotator cuff muscles every time I used this for pull-ups. I thought "as long as I have good form and maintain a rigid core, it shouldn't be a problem, right?" Wrong. Good form was impossible because if forced my arms into an unnatural position. Therefore, if you are a larger person with broad shoulders, I highly recommend you not mess around with these low cost pull-up bars and get yourself a real pull-up bar that is better structurally supported.

    • @scout1710
      @scout1710 Před 2 lety +4

      they have a weight limit you know. usually at around 240, so that explains it

    • @neztech.
      @neztech. Před 2 lety +5

      yeah i think thats more of a common sense issue to just not try and do pullups on your door weighing 250 pounds

  • @Gnarlyboi
    @Gnarlyboi Před 2 lety +58

    I have this pull-up bar and can attest to its durability...my doorframe? ...Not so much.

  • @vana4054
    @vana4054 Před rokem +1

    The problem with grips on these bars, is that over time they will leave marks on the door frame as you use it over time, kinda annoying but not a major problem and defiantly worth it. IF you are afraid of falling down, create a temporary "mate" thick enough to potentially soften the fall if the top frame of your frame snaps off.

  • @damiankrol5879
    @damiankrol5879 Před 2 lety

    Paused just before the end and ordered one for myself. This is just what I needed to hear honestly :D

  • @rameshtavishwakarma2201
    @rameshtavishwakarma2201 Před 3 lety +32

    I don't understand how CZcams Algorithm actually works!!
    But this channel, this kind of editing with such a lively energy deserves a hell loads of vieewwssss and likessss❤️
    Thanks for the motivation! ☺️

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  Před 3 lety +6

      Hey Rameshta I appreciate the kind words!

  • @seproh0
    @seproh0 Před 2 lety +40

    I've had this exact pull up bar for years and fortunately it fits above my doorway frame, and since then side things actually push towards the door frame, like 90% of the weight actually goes inwards towards the doorframe and only 10% is actually pulling down on the top of the doorframe if that makes any sense. This means it's basically impossible for the pull up bar to break the doorframe. This is a great pull up bar overall. (sorry for my english)

    • @hutsongamble5086
      @hutsongamble5086 Před rokem +2

      English is great dude!

    • @glenw-xm5zf
      @glenw-xm5zf Před rokem

      Do a vector diagram and figure out a plan, if it so be your resistance piece is Gyproc

  • @jmatt4life
    @jmatt4life Před rokem

    I have that identical style locking pull-up bar, purchased at Walmart, about 15+ years ago.
    Not sure about the brand but it cost within $25 at the time.
    It stays in my kitchen doorway from the living room.
    Very happy with it.

  • @2009worstyearever
    @2009worstyearever Před rokem +1

    i also had this bar. mostly i liked it but the door frame experiences a significant amount of pressure (and in a newer apartment it simply doesn't fit because the frame is too thin). After about 4-5 years in the old house, the door frame would noticeably start detaching during pullups while the pressure from the handles would indent the front of the frame.
    so rip to that, back to public park pull ups

  • @ekoto214
    @ekoto214 Před 2 lety +10

    5:10 did he copy paste the "ooo nice"???

  • @IRVremy
    @IRVremy Před 2 lety +3

    5:04 oooo nice!

  • @EspenFrafalne
    @EspenFrafalne Před rokem

    Some affordable options i recommend is a weighted vest, ankle weights, hydraulic rower, a cheap exercise bike (expensive ones will not give you a better workout), and maybe some dumbbells if you are into that stuff. I think most western people with a job could easily afford one of these every month, and after 4 months, they would have a decent selection of tools that allow them to train a wide variety of muscle groups. Hydraulic rowers can often be stored in an upright position, so 2 x 5 feet of space should be enough for the rower, exercise bike, vest, and dumbbells..!
    I bought a 20kg weighted vest and some 1kg ankle weights half a year ago, and i think this is a really good combination for hiking. After just a few hikes with all that extra weight, running starts to feel a LOT easier . The vest is also perfect for adding some extra weight when doing pushups, pullups, squats, etc..!
    Hydraulic rowers can usually be adjusted to give pretty high resistance, so i can get a decent workout from it fairly quickly. Same goes for exercise bikes, and i like to do 5 minute warmup on the rower, followed by 5 minute warmup on the bike, and then back on the rower for 5 minutes HIIT, and finally 5 minute HITT on the bike. Switching back and forth like this allows me to go a bit harder than i normally would if i was doing 20 minutes on just the bike OR rower - and depending on my motivation, i may or may not do one or 2 more rounds later in the day. As i dont have to go anywhere, this is done in just 20 minutes. Nobody drives to the gym for a 20 minute workout, and even just taking out my bike or kayak is too much of a hassle for just a 20 minute exercise - and im just not motivated to do longer workouts regularly - except going for hikes with the weighted vest and ankle weights; which i actually ENJOY 👍

  • @soulmate702000
    @soulmate702000 Před rokem +22

    I'm a gym trainer but don't train at all in the gym only at home. A pull up bar is a must, in combination with resistance bands and sling trainer there are so many possibilities for a great workout. I put L-Brackets on the front door frame for extra stability and it works like a dream, no chance of it slipping off the edge now. My Stepper is my bench and with a good range of dumbbells I'm set. No waiting, no fuss, screaming on the last rep allowed :-)

    • @eagleslandin1692
      @eagleslandin1692 Před rokem +1

      Tyler, would you be able to provide more information on the L brackets? The size and positioning of said L brackets would assist me.
      I wish pictures could be posted 🤔

    • @soulmate702000
      @soulmate702000 Před rokem +1

      @@eagleslandin1692 Sorry didn't see this post for some reason. Just basic L formed flat brackets. I had 2 @ 6 cms x 6cms lying around. What you're doing with them is extending the size of the lip of your upper door frame. Place the bracket with the back to the wall and the L form directly on the lip of the door frame so that it extends a few cms over the width of the lip and thus giving extra support. Use long screws for better stability. That's it 2 brackets are enough just make sure they fit within the length of the pull up bar support. You probably figured it out a month after your post but just in case. Its held out really well up to now even with heavily weighted pull ups.

  • @cedricradloff8152
    @cedricradloff8152 Před 2 lety +77

    I got this as a present when i was 8, I'm now 19 and my home gym has barely grown in equipment XD just rings and parallets were added. literally, everything you need

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite Před 2 lety +4

      rings are great. too bad my ceiling is falling apart all over my house or I'd buy some forsure.

    • @unbekannt5732
      @unbekannt5732 Před 2 lety +6

      that hardly depends on your goals and what you like to do. :)

    • @RGV2300
      @RGV2300 Před 2 lety +1

      Tall paralletes? A dip station or something similar is a must imo.

    • @cedricradloff8152
      @cedricradloff8152 Před 2 lety

      @@RGV2300 I'm using the rings as dips but dip bars are amazing if need be

    • @thereasonabletroll68
      @thereasonabletroll68 Před 2 lety

      All I need if you only want to do calisthenics

  • @avalonjustin
    @avalonjustin Před 2 lety +9

    Tip for people worried about damaging their door frames: wrap a towel over the end pieces of the bar. I bought my Iron Gym years ago but used it so much the padding wore off, so it can put marks on the door frame. It's worth the trouble!

  • @shadowgolem9158
    @shadowgolem9158 Před 2 lety +1

    Consider me inspired! Ordered a pull up bar ( wall mount, my (and many modern) door frames are decorations only.) It has the hook spots so I can use assist bungies as needed while I build back up.

  • @_SahilRaturi
    @_SahilRaturi Před 2 lety +1

    Subscribed for 😂😂🤣ur Unboxing style.. at first i thought are they really giving a hammer and that lil axe🤣

  • @shameermalik4297
    @shameermalik4297 Před 2 lety +66

    Ok now let's talk about how his dad is truly a master baiter

  • @iTheFrenchReaper
    @iTheFrenchReaper Před 2 lety +77

    "If this thing doesn't break on me then you got no excuses"
    -Didn't you just placed it and did those exercises once? 😅

  • @ThtSunbreaker
    @ThtSunbreaker Před 2 lety

    I've watched 1 video and 1 minute of this one and I already love you my guy

  • @jdiaz4877
    @jdiaz4877 Před rokem

    Thank you for this man!

  • @prateek114
    @prateek114 Před 2 lety +7

    I’ve been using this bar for almost 5 years. It definitely holds up. + I’ve the right door frame

  • @amoran225
    @amoran225 Před 2 lety +3

    I would not recommend hanging upside down from it, I've seen these things slip off the door frame too many times to be confident doing that. The whole thing is supported by like a 1cm width sliver of the door frame.

  • @fagyu7502
    @fagyu7502 Před rokem +2

    Ive had a standard straight bar on my door for a month now and I've doubled the amount of chinups I can do, from 6 to 12, and I can also do like 5 pretty good pullups now, but the bar is a bit narrow for comfortable pullups

  • @underby2483
    @underby2483 Před 2 lety +1

    inspiring and great sense of humor

  • @alexjohnson2527
    @alexjohnson2527 Před 2 lety +19

    When I was in the marines, we had a pullup bar rigged in the shop (our workspace). The goal was 300 pullups a week, every week, when we were deployed (working 7 days, 12 hour shifts). My max was 17 pullups. Cue 3 years after getting out of the marines. I could barely even do one pullup. I had this same type of pullup bar from high school. Found it, threw it in my closet doorframe, and made a goal of doing a max set anytime I entered my bedroom. That was about 5 months ago, and I'm up to 6 max pullups now. No other changes, no other workout routines or anything like that. So yeah, this pullup bar is great.

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite Před 2 lety +3

      max out everytime you enter the room lmao #rip

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite Před 2 lety +15

      "hey can you grab my water from the bedroom?" "no, no I cannot."

    • @alexjohnson2527
      @alexjohnson2527 Před 2 lety +4

      @@darkskinwhite Lol honestly, some of those 'max sets' really are struggling to do even 1 pull-up. I sometimes have to take my dog on a walk or something so I'll be out of the house for an hour.

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite Před 2 lety

      @@alexjohnson2527 yeah I get ya I used to do the same thing with Pushups which is not as hard but you end up maxing out and like half a Pushups eventually and then it's like what's the point lol

  • @OldestPagans
    @OldestPagans Před 2 lety +9

    I’ve had mine for like 9 years and never had a problem. I just don’t do anything explosive with it. I still use it every time it rains and I can’t work out outside.

    • @elliotkouame3849
      @elliotkouame3849 Před 2 lety

      @Medin Jazvin had mine for about 5 months. No issues. A bit of chipping of the wood and paint around the doorframe, that’s all.

    • @sd91499
      @sd91499 Před 2 lety

      @Medin Jazvin I've had one for years lmao it's not too bad. I drilled new holes and moved the middle bar backwards so it fits my doorframe better

  • @foreducation408
    @foreducation408 Před rokem

    This is the most funniest and education at the same time kind of content i ever seen.

  • @poshgentleman559
    @poshgentleman559 Před rokem

    A good way to have a doorway multi gym is: weld together 3 peices of robust one inch square tube, so it will fit inside your doorway....have holes for wood screws every 3 inches or so....and screw the frame into your doorway with round headed screws. You now have a very strong steel frame....on which you can weld a pullup bar out of one inch tube.....also weld brackets under the pullupbar for rope.....you can weld at waist high dip handles with support brackets for overhand, and underhand dips. You now have a gym that enables you to do: a variety of pullups and chins.....underhand, and overhand dips....rope can be hanged from brackets under pullup bar to do narrow invert rows, also hold onto dip handles for wide invert rows...also hold onto dip handles for one and two leg squats.....and you can put bands on brackets to do various exercises...you can do pushups on the floor in the doorway...with this frame l can also: put one hand on the pullup bar, and one hand on the dip bar...and do like a dip/chin combo exercise.....so there are lots of things you can think of. It's ok for me at 5ft 10in......but if your really tall it may be awkward......these doorway things are potentially dangerous.....and free standing power towers could tip right over. If you do it right.....the door should still shut.....if not use three quarter inch robust tube. You can paint it to match your doorway.....some delivery person was mystified by it, .....and l told this very bemused chap that: l was an escort, and they pay to be strapped on this contraption😂

  • @Brother_JL
    @Brother_JL Před 2 lety +3

    I’ve had the same one for years works great. Do a set of 5 every time you use the bathroom or get a drink.

  • @chrisnga6910
    @chrisnga6910 Před 2 lety +4

    I recommend getting one of those bars that have 5 screws on each side much more secure and comfortable

  • @Mrsinister25
    @Mrsinister25 Před rokem

    I had this bar when i lived in NY. I was 240lbs when i started using it and i dropped down to 215 during the 6m time period. never had an issue with the door frame. I had it on the frame that sepearated the front room from my bedroom( which was a master that had the basthroom as well). Everytime i crossed that threshold I would do as many pull ups as I could. I'm 6'5" and was able to get up to 16 pullups in a row over a 2 year period without doing anything else other than following the threshold rule. Would definitely recommend.

  • @johnonyango3166
    @johnonyango3166 Před rokem

    Amen to the message you gave at the end of the video.

  • @woodsculptor675
    @woodsculptor675 Před 2 lety +8

    I am 61 years old, weigh 225 and I use this bar to do chin-ups and pushups, have been for many years. It's a great time saver. I just have to lay off the deep fried hog jowls. Great vid!

  • @creamofthecrop6743
    @creamofthecrop6743 Před 2 lety +35

    I can’t get buff if this thing falls Out my doorframe and cave my head in on the floor

    • @RaniaIsAwesome
      @RaniaIsAwesome Před 2 lety

      I have never seen a more absurdly dangerous thing in my entire life, held up by duct tape!

    • @waterpidez6732
      @waterpidez6732 Před 2 lety +9

      @@RaniaIsAwesome The duct tape isnt gonna fail anytime soon. The duct tape isnt the one holding it, all it does is hold a piece of wood. The piece of wood is shoved to the wall and pressure is applied on it. Basically the pull up bar wants to rotate down when he is on it, but the piece of wood is there to prevent it. Its like that table that with 2 chains holding it up

    • @hydroaegis6658
      @hydroaegis6658 Před 2 lety +1

      lol It's physically impossible by design. Unless you're over 200 lbs or something.

    • @creamofthecrop6743
      @creamofthecrop6743 Před 2 lety

      @@hydroaegis6658 210lbs with my dumbass putting it together and screwing up the build, there’s a solid chance it breaks, assuming I can even do a pull up in the first place

  • @spontaneousbootay
    @spontaneousbootay Před rokem

    Ive had an iron gym for over 15 years now. Luckily I have a metal door frame into the garage that has held. It works but wont last forever on a wooden door frame though. The doorway I used to use at first started to become loose. It actually fell down and I knocked myself out (blacked out, no concussion) onto a concrete floor doing 5:07 a long time ago. I didnt have the pin in but either way not recommended. Only the grips have been worn and one has torn but theyre still durable. I do all types of pull ups and leg lifts on it but thats it.

  • @willdeleon
    @willdeleon Před 2 lety

    😂 🔝 I loved this! Great job on those muscle ups 💟😎💪

  • @genis9703
    @genis9703 Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve had this bar for more than a year now and it’s pretty good definitely would recommend it

  • @tenettttt
    @tenettttt Před 2 lety +7

    I've even installed tiny hooks keeping mine from slipping off, and fastened the doorframe itself with screws keeping it from snapping off the wall. They're usually just fixed with tiny nails.

  • @SoulKingComic
    @SoulKingComic Před 2 lety +1

    I just Subscribed
    This Guy is cool!

  • @PortyOG
    @PortyOG Před 2 lety +1

    I bought this same bar, but it fell apart pretty quickly after 1 year for me.
    I just cemented two wooden posts in the ground and just drilled holes to slide a metal pole into them, pretty nice to do pull ups outside in nice weather

  • @levihua1980
    @levihua1980 Před 3 lety +67

    A bit of wood makes everything good

  • @TheMrSzony
    @TheMrSzony Před 2 lety +6

    Your checkmark sound, sounds exactly like my cartilage grinding in my neck and dude was I freaking out not knowing what happens.

    • @ishaan691
      @ishaan691 Před 2 lety

      Holy shit this happened to me the day before yesterday while doing shrugs, is that normal?

    • @davids3539
      @davids3539 Před 2 lety

      It's the sound from Pokemon, how have you not played it?

  • @declancoles7788
    @declancoles7788 Před 2 lety

    Omg I love you been and liv!! I been watching use on Australian ninja warrior and seeing liv to tricks up the warped wall and competing against flashlin ashlin❤❤

  • @domieSinday
    @domieSinday Před 2 lety

    I like that attitude! and because of that? I subscribed!

  • @darkskinwhite
    @darkskinwhite Před 2 lety +61

    those things just always spook me. I've fallen much further than like 13 inches but for some reason they psych me out lol

    • @codingcrashkurse6429
      @codingcrashkurse6429 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes, my hands are sweating... I fell on transition between living room and bathroom at a friends house and landet on my back. I had severe pain and struggled to walk for almost 6 weeks. I would never do this again >_

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite Před 2 lety

      @@codingcrashkurse6429 damn that sucks, yeah my brother has one of these and he swears by it but I'd rather just buy some pipes and stick it in the ground in the yard lol

    • @laughoutloud9658
      @laughoutloud9658 Před 2 lety +3

      Put a mat under you

    • @jimboswe
      @jimboswe Před 2 lety

      @@codingcrashkurse6429 I also fell down with mine, but I only got a few days of pain. But I couldn't trust it any more and it has just been collecting dust for a few years now. I tried with sofa cushions on the floor a few times, but it was too cumbersome to set up and I still didn't wanted to fall down on those.

    • @RaniaIsAwesome
      @RaniaIsAwesome Před 2 lety +2

      These things are absolute lunacy, they're one of the most DANGEROUS devices you could use. You have zero control over how you're going to fall.
      Unless you don't mind your brains being splattered over your furniture I suggest you don't ever get one of these devices.

  • @BASTYK14710
    @BASTYK14710 Před 2 lety +16

    6:30 She watched you fail doing it and tried a different strategy. Very adaptive :)😊😉👍

  • @lerey74
    @lerey74 Před 2 lety

    The perfect spacing to keep my shoulders safe is at the same exact position where the two vertical bars are screwed(it hurts if i choose wider), so for me a standard door traction bar is better

  • @Johan-fw8wq
    @Johan-fw8wq Před rokem

    I saw you in Ninja Warrior. Well done! Nice to see you there.

  • @_ThePizzaGuy_
    @_ThePizzaGuy_ Před 2 lety +6

    Genius me tried a jumping pull up with one of these. Fell on a twisted foot. Pain made my head spin

  • @Neroblade666
    @Neroblade666 Před 2 lety +3

    The sound effect you use for your text kept making me think my headphones were breaking lawl

  • @hughmungus3306
    @hughmungus3306 Před rokem

    I’m surprised to find a video on the very same pull up bars I bought like months ago. Honestly, no complaints. They give a little wedge to stop it from falling off the door frame along with the bar. You should have got it along with the bar’s Allen key and spanner. It’s so small and effective that I honestly was surprised that the bar sits as snugly as it does on the frame.

  • @Milkiyas312
    @Milkiyas312 Před rokem +1

    You've really inspired me!

  • @grandk5568
    @grandk5568 Před 2 lety +7

    are we not gonna talk about how he pasted the same "ooo nice" 3 times. Good work though ben keep it up!

  • @manupgroup
    @manupgroup Před 2 lety +3

    I've been training with exactly this bar for 1 year already haha

  • @gudnilehtinen
    @gudnilehtinen Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the insparation.

  • @donsims1941
    @donsims1941 Před rokem +1

    Been using THAT SAME kind of pull up bar several times a week for the last 12 YEARS! THEY HOLD UP GREAT ALSO! The only issue I've had is I've used it so much the black padding on the grips and the door protector has WORN OFF 😂. So I've had to add my own padding to protect the door facing .