Rogue P-4 pull up system vs Jammer pull up bar

This is a comparison of the Rogue P-4 and the Rogue Jammer 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 Jammer pull up bar

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

Overview of the Rogue Jammer pull up bar

Price $95

The Rogue Jammer pull up bar is the ideal solution for everyday use. Even if you are not a DIY it is easy to install and enables you to do pull-ups at a moment's notice. While this is not the right tool for kipping pull-ups or muscle-ups due to a lack of clearance to the doorframe, it still gives you everything you need to get an extra 20 - 100 pull-ups in a day. Over a year, this will show results. The specifics of the jammer pull-up bar are:

Made in the USA

Patent Pending
In-Home Wall-Mounted Pull-Up System
Total Weight: 33LB (Includes Stringer & Brackets)
Length: 43" (Stringer)
Height: 8.875" (Stringer)
Depth from mounting surface - 7" to center of bar, 8.25" overall
Pull-Up Bar Diameter: 1.125"

(6) 0.375" x 2.5" wood lags included

This is a great present or start to your own home gym as it fits anywhere and can be installed by almost anyone.

Pros of the Jammer pull up bar

The pros of the Rogue Jammer pull up bar are:

Easy to install
Better than the average pull up in the market
Low price and everything included

Rogue delivers a solid pull up bar at $95 which gets your home gym started. While it won't satisfy the extreme needs of the Crossfit Community, it will make you strong and build a good back.

Cons of the Rogue jammer pull up bar

The cons of the rogue jammer pull up bar:

Little clearance to the wall
Little clearance to the ceiling
Less sturdy mount to the wall

This is a setup mainly for straight pull-ups. If you want to go all-out nuts and hang 500 lb from this while kipping like a madman, it is likely you will face plant. This is a better tool than most home equipment pull up bars out there, especially the ones that you temporarily install in the doorway. It is not an industrial-grade workout tool,as the six bolts you get will not go very deep into the wall.

Alternatives to the jammer pull up bar

Alternatives to the jammer pull up bar are:

The P-4 pull up bar would be the better option if you want to go all out with kipping. This system has enough clearance to the wall and you can go to the home depot and pick an anchor that would hold a truck.

The Rogue Crown pull up bar is a great variation for anyone who already owns a Rogue rack and wants to use multiple grips for straight pull-ups.

Conclusion for the Rogue Jammer Pull up bar

Nothing to do wrong to install above the kitchen door to make people do 5 pull-ups each time they walk through.

Overview and review of the Rogue R-4 pull up system

This is an overview of the Rogue P-4 pull up sytsem that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

Overview of the Rogue P4 pull up system

Price $145 to $420

The Rogue P-4 pull up system provides you with a lot of space to perform kipping pull-ups or muscle-ups with a lot of clearing to the wall or ceiling. This System can be either installed directly on the wall or hang from the ceiling. The extra steel beam gives you extra support when you throw your full weight at the construction. On top of this, you can use multiple P4 brackets to daisy chain together the entire length of the wall for pull stations. A great option to fill a wall that is currently not being used for many exercises. The specifics of the P4 system are:

1x2" 11-Gauge Steel
Depth: 30" 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.

If you know your way with a drill and in a home depot, the P4 system leaves you with a lot of options without having to do too much welding and customizing yourself.

Pros of the P-4 Pull-up system

The Pros of the Rogue P-4 pull up system are:

Big clearance to wall or ceiling
Versatile
Extra beam for stability

The P-4 is the right choice when you want to separate your pull-ups from your rack. Especially for circuit training and kipping pull-ups this is a better setup than doing your pull-ups directly on the rack where you also store your plates, have a barbell racked and a bench in the way. The brackets come separately and therefore leave you with flexible setup options depending on where you want to mount them in your gym. The extra metal beam gives this pull up bar support, even if you throw a lot at it.

The cons of the P-4 Pull up system

Cons of the Rogue P-4 pull up system are:

Some DIY required
Only one grip variation
Maybe too clunky for some for mounting on the ceiling

To mount this pull up system correctly to the wall you will need some DIY skills. You will not a drill that con anchor the system into the wall, need to make it level, and maybe go to the local home depot to get the right bar that fits your setup. If you are a handyman and do jobs around the house all the time, this is no big deal. If you are like me and do not even own a toolbox, you might want to stay away from this one. Compared to the crown pull up bar you will only have a straight bar and Compared to the P-6v you might find the steel rod to be in the way, especially when mounting the P-4 on the ceiling.

Alternatives to the Rogue P-4 pull up system

Alternatives to the P-4 pull-up system:

The jammer pull up bar is probably the easiest Rogue pull-up bar to install without buying a rack. It comes with a backplate included and can be installed above a door by drilling some holes in the ground. This leaves little opportunity to measure wring or not getting the brackets level. If you are not great at DIY and want a pull-up bar in your home, the jammer bar is the better choice.

The P-3 is the same design as the P-4 with a little less clearance to the wall or ceiling when it is setup. If you are a smaller athlete or do not have enough space to justify a P-4, you can go with the P-3 instead. Check the measurements form Rogue and also do some sketches in the room, before deciding between the P3 and P3 if space is an issue.

The P-6v is, in my opinion, the better pull up bracket to install on the ceiling. How the steel is welded leaves less wear and tear in a ceiling set up for this pull-up system than for the P-4. Both will work, but the P-6v will give a smoother ride when hanging from the ceiling.

Conclusion for the P-4 pull-up system

If you are a taller athlete or train a group of taller athletes and want to daisy chain multiple pull-up stations together, this is the choice for you. If you do not have the clearance or deal with smaller athletes you can also go for the P-3.If you have little to no DIY skills, but still want to get a Pull-up bar installed in your house, then the Jammer Pull-up bar is the least painful choice to install without breaking the bank.