Rogue P-3 pull up system vs Rogue P-5V pull up system

This is a comparison of the Rogue P-3 and the Rogue P-5V that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

Overview and review of the Rogue P-5V pull up system

This is an overview of the Rogue P-5V pull up system that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

Overview of the Rogue P5 V Garage gym pull up system

Price: $120 - $310

The Rogue P6 V and P5 V are the next generation of pull up systems from Rogue after the P-4 and P-3 pull up systems. The idea is the same as that the P6 V is slightly more expensive than the P5 V and provides more clearance. The big difference is the V-shaped way of how the welds have been done. This makes the support structure for the P6 and P5 more symmetrical to be used on a wall or a ceiling. Especially when hanging from the ceiling the V Shape pattern provides more stability than the P-3 and P-4 designs. The Specifications of the P5 V are:

Made in the USA
1x2” 11-Gauge Steel
Pull-Up Bar Depth: 14” or 22” from the wall or ceiling mount
Can be set on 16” stud centers or spaced as wide as 48” between brackets
Multiple brackets can be used in a row for limitless options. 1” steel tubing or 1.25” outer diameter steel pipe can be purchased locally at a hardware store or metal supplier and run through a daisy-chained line of P-5V brackets.
Mounting hardware not included

You will need some DIY skills to ake this pull-up bar work for you and need to do a trip to home depot to complete the setup.

Pros of the Rogue P5 V pull up system:

Low price
Symmetric design
Versatile

The Rogue P5 V has the lowest cost of self-supporting pull-up systems from Rogue with enough clearing to the wall to be able to do kipping pull-ups and muscle-ups. While the P6 V still would be the better choice to make sure, the P5 V will also work in most cases. The symmetric design makes it easier to work with the brackets compared to the design of the P-3 and P-4 which are asymmetric. As you can combine multiple brackets for daisy chains you can come up with flexible designs to fit on many walls and ceilings, as long as you bring the fundamental DIY skills to match.

Cons of the Rogue P5 V pull up system

The cons of the Rogue P5 V pull up system are:

Requires some DIY
Provides less support when mounted to a wall
Straight bar

As with most of the pull-up systems from Rogue, you will need some DIY skills to drill the P5 V into the wall and make the construction level. Especially with multiple brackets for a daisy chain, this can turn into a proper project. If you do not own a toolbox and hated trips to home depot, this set is not for you unless you have a helpful neighbor. Compared to the P-3 and P-4 system you will also get less support when it is mounted to a wall. If your intention is to do kipping pull-ups with a wall mount, the P-4 is probably the better choice. If you want to do muscle-ups and kipping pull-ups while mounting to the ceiling, go with the P6 or P5.

Alternatives to the Rogue P5 V pull up system

Alternatives to the P5 V pull up system are:

If you have the little extra money to spare and want to mount your pull up bar on the ceiling, take the P6 instead of the P5.The extra invest minimal, but you will enjoy the extra space to do your stunts tremendously.

The Rogue P-4 pull up system is the better choice when you want to mount your pull up bar to the wall. You will get more clearance and an extra beam for stability when you are kipping or doing your muscle-ups. The only disadvantage of the P-4 is that it costs more and is not as easy to mount to the ceiling as it is asymmetrical.

The Rogue Crown pull up bar is a great option if you already have a rack and only want to do straight pull-ups. For this, the crown provides many grip variations and even differently-sized spheres. This makes the Crown a great value for money option to train pull-ups and grip strength.

Conclusion for the Rogue P5 V pull up system

The Rogue P5 V pull-up system has its place, but in my opinion, the P-4 or P6 V are better options if your space allows for them. Make a decision whether you want to mount on a wall or ceiling and check how much clearance you can work with from the floor and to the ceiling or wall.

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.

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.