Rogue P-3 pull up system vs Rogue Socket pull up bar

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

Overview and review of the Rogue Socket pull up bar

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

Overview of the Rogue Socket pull up bar

Price $135 - $115

The Rogue socket pull up bar is one of the standard check out options on any rack from Rogue. If you buy them separately and do not have sockets yet, make sure that you get the right sockets to attach the bar to your Monster, Monster Lite, or Infinity rack. The socket pull up bar also comes in multiple colors ina cerakote finish. The full specifications of this bar are:

Made in the USA
43” Single Pull-Up Bar - Compatible with Monster Series rigs and racks
7-gauge steel construction
Diameter: 1.125"
Cerakote Color Finish or optional Stainless Steel (at a lower cost)
Optional Smooth or Knurled design
Rogue logo on center of bar (not available on stainless steel version)
Mounting Sockets and Hardware included
Patent Pending Design

This is a great option when you are buying your first rack and want to go with a more Crossfit, rather than a powerlifting deck out for your rack.

Pros of the Rogue Socket pull up bar

The pros of the Rogue Socket pull up bar are:

Easy to install
Color options
Space efficient

When your rack doubles up as a pull-up bar you save a lot of space in your home gym. This socket bar is very easily installed and needs no DIY skills to work. the multiple color options to build some contrast with your rack or the rest of your gym is a nice touch and one of the little details which Rogue makes a market leader, rather than a follower.

Cons of the Rogue socket pull up bar

The cons of the rogue socket pull up bar are:

Attached to the rack
Only straight
Can not be daisy-chained

Bars that are attached to a rack that is not part of a rig are usually not great for muscle-ups or kipping. Even if you bolt down the rack and weigh it down with plates the movement will still go through the entire structure, messing up the flow a little. If you kip a lot and do WODs which include running around a lot, a pull-up station separate from your rack is a better option. In a commercial gym that might want to run classes with up to 20 people doing pull-ups at the same time, the socket bar is also not an option as it needs to be attached to a rack or squat stand. That will drive prices through the roof compared to a daisy chain solution using the P-4 or P6 V system.

Alternatives to the Rogue socket pull up bar

Alternatives to the Rogue socket pull-up bar are:

If you want to facilitate a big group of people for doing pull-ups in parallel you can either use a rogue rig or daisy chain multiple P-4 systems. A rig will provide pull up stations, squat, and bench stations while also making the bars stable enough for kipping pull-ups. The P-4 system will not provide squat or bench stations, but great stability and freedom of movement. If you have space probably make one wall P-4 for pull-ups of any sort while placing 2 - 4 racks at the opposite side of the gym.If your space is very narrow, the rig would be a better option.

The jammer pull up bar is the ultimate home pull up bar. It is easy to install, comes in different colors, and is not as cheap as many of the other pull up bars you find for home use in the market.

The curl pull up bar is a curved version of the socket bar that provides you with more grip options. This is especially a good option if you mainly do straight pull-ups and want to easy on your wrists.

Conclusion for the Rogue Socket pull up bar

The Rogue Socket pull up bar is a great option for your Rogue rack on the purchase when you want to do occasional muscle-ups and some kipping. Hardcore Crossfit fans should invest in a separate pull up station to be flexible and not feel like they bring everything on the rack down with them.

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.