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Overview and review of the Rogue P-3 pull up system

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Aug 20, 2020 9:00:00 AM

 
 

Overview and review of the Rogue P-3 pull up system

This is an overview of the Rogue P-3 pull up system that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

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Overview of the Rogue P-3 pull up system

Price $135 - $260
 
The Rogue P-3 pull up system can be mounted to the wall or the ceiling so that you can do pull-ups or muscle-ups. It comes with two different setups to put your steel rod in. You can daisy chain multiple brackets together for a long pull up station, as long as you bring some DIY skills to the table. The full specifications of the P-3 pull-up system are:
 
  • 11-Gauge Steel
  • Depth: 14" or 22" from wall/ceiling
  • Width: Can be set on 16" Stud Centers or custom width up to 48" between brackets
  • Total Length: You can add brackets for miles by putting brackets in a row. 1"/1.25" Pipe can be purchased from local tube supplier in 24' lengths
  • Orientation: This unit can be setup vertically or horizontally, our unique support arm will keep this rig sturdy!
  • Mounting Hardware NOT included
This is a good option when your space is limited and you can not go too far away from your wall. Otherwise, the P-4 might be a better option to enable Muscle-ups and kipping pull-ups.
 
 

Pros of the P-3 Pull up system

 

 
  • Two drilled holes for bar
  • Extra beam for stability 
  • Compact design and low price
The P-3 pull up system is compact and less costly than other options in the Rogue Line up. Yu also get an extra hole drilled into the brackets so that you can change things around when you want to. This is unlikely when you daisy chain multiple brackets in a big facility, but can be an option for an individual user in their home gym. Compared to the P-6v and P-5v this construction has an extra metal beam. While not ideal for installation on the ceiling, it will provide extra stability for kipping pull-ups when mounted on a wall. 
 
 

Cons of the P-3 pull-up system

 

 
The cons of the P-3 pull-up system are:
 
  • DIY skills required
  • Less clearance to the wall
  • Only straight grip
To install the P-3 system successfully in your home or professional gym you will need some DIY skills and make a trip to home depot. You need to able to drill a hole into a concrete wall, get the right nuts and bolts, and make the brackets level. Some people enjoy these projects while others do not even own a toolbox. If you are part of the second group, stay clear of the P-3. IN comparison to the P-4 you will also get less clearance to the wall or ceiling. If you have space, maybe upgrade to the P-4. Last but not least the straight bar does not provide the same amount of variations for grip than a Crown pull up bar or hanging crossmember would do.
 
 

Alternatives to the P-3 pull up system

 

 
Alternatives to the P-3 pull-up system from Rogue are:
 
 
The P-4 pull up system might be the better choice for anyone who wants to do kipping pull-ups and muscle-ups in their home. With the P-4 you will get a little more clearance from the wall or the ceiling to throw your weight about. The downsides compared to the P-3 are the slightly higher cost and that you only have one hole pre-drilled to put a pull-up bar through the bracket.
 
The Jammer pull-up bar is the safe bet for anyone who sucks at DIY. You will get a complete set to mount the pull-up bar above a door and you will not struggle as much to get it level and attach the pull-up bar. The downside is that this bar has almost no clearance to the wall and is therefore only suitable for straight pull-ups. 
 
The Crown pull up bar might be the better choice when you already have a Rogue rack and you are not interested in circuit training, kipping, or muscle-ups. The Crown pull up bar can be attached to a Rogue rack crossmember and provides you with many different grip variations from narrow, to wide pull-up grips and even spheres to hold on to. 
 
 

Conclusion for the P-3 Rogue pull-up system

 

 
If you have the DIY skills pay up the $10 and go for the P-4 instead. The only exception would be if you are setting up this bar in a really narrow space. If you have very little DIY skills and do not want to kip or do muscle-ups, the jammer pull-up bar is your friend. If you already own a Rogue rack and want to upgrade in the pull-up department then the Crown pull up attachment is probably the best value for money option you can get. 

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