Rogue P-4 pull up system vs P-5v pull up system
This is a comparison of the Rogue P-4 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.
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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
- 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
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 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.