Rogue P-4 pull up system vs P-3 pull up system
This is a comparison of the Rogue P-4 and the Rogue P-3 that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
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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
- 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
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.
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
- 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
- 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
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.