Rogue P-6V pull up system vs P-3 pull up system

This is a comparison of the Rogue P-6V and the Rogue P-3 that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

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.

Overview and review of the Rogue P-6V pull up system

This is an overview of the Rogue P-6V 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-6v Garage pull up system

Price: €155 / $125

The Rogue P-6v pull up System is a good option if you want to build a pull-up system on a wall or hanging from the ceiling. It is especially interesting if you are good with your hands to install them yourself. If installed correctly and with a bit of elbow grease you have a good pull-up bar that you can also do muscle ups with, without having to invest the money into a full rack system. Be careful when you place your order and try some sketches and do the measurements on your walls before purchasing. This will as ve time and frustration as this system needs some handiwork. The full specifications are:

Made in the USA
1x2" 11-Gauge Steel
Pull-Up Bar Depth: 30” from mount
Width: Can be set on 16” stud centers or customized up to 48” between brackets
Length: Put brackets in a row for limitless options. A long 1” steel tube or 1.25” OD pipe from a tube supplier or hardware store can be run through a daisy-chained line of P-6 brackets.
Orientation: Vertical or Horizontal
Hardware not included

This is the right choice if you know your way around a drill and some measuring type and want to do muscle-ups in a tight space.

Pros of the P-6v pull up system

The pros of the P-6v pull-up system are:

Versatile mounting options
Clearance to the wall
Low price

The bracket and pipe system of the P-6v allows you to configure your pull up bars in multiple lengths, hanging from the wall or ceiling. This can turn an entire wall in your professional gym into a long pull up station without buying a rig or daisy-chained racks. This makes it quite cost- and space-efficient if you lack the space for pull-ups in your professional gym. Home gyms can take advantage of the fact, that this setup creates a good bit of clearance to the wall you drill it into. This makes injuries less likely and muscle-ups possible.

The cons of the P-6v pull-up system

The cons of the P-6v pull-up system are:

Needs to be drilled into the wall
Needs some creativity and precision to install
Ordering process might not be straight forward

As with all modular kits from vendors, the Rogue P-6v comes with the same problems. This is the right kit for someone who knows how to do a DIY job, make the measurements, and likes installing the pull-up system themself to the walls. If you are not able to do these works, factor in the labor costs you need to get these on the wall.

Alternatives to the P-6v pull-up system

The alternatives to the P-6v pull-up system are:

If you are in the market to equip an entire gym wall you can also go all out and turn it into a rig. With a rig, you will get the pull-up stations, plus additional squat and bench press stations. The Rogue Rigs can be gotten as Monster lite or Monster rigs which has an impact on have thick the steel gauges are. Different colors are also available. If you have the budget and lack rack space, as well as pull up space, this is the way to go. The downside is that a rig comes in at a considerably higher cost.

Another option to consider is to equip your rack with a pull-up bar. The Monster lite and Monster racks from Rogue come with different pullup bar options. You can choose from a curl and socket bar, while the socket bars come in various colors. The rack and pull up bar combo is great when you mainly intend on doing straight pull-ups with no kipping or muscle-ups. Then you can save some space for roughly the same money. If you want to do kipping pull-ups or muscle-ups, a free-standing pull-up bar which has been drilled to the wall is usually better. My experience is that anything that hangs on a rack has the tendency to fall off when you do a proper kipping session unless you secure it with spring collars.

The P4 pull up system is an alternative to the P-6v. While the P4 is intended to be installed on walls and not on ceilings, it has one more steel rod to secure the pull-up bar. This means more stability, especially if you throw a lot at it.

Conclusion for the P-6v pull up bar

If you want to install a chain of pull up stations hanging from the ceiling, this is probably one of the best bets from Rogue. Compared to the Jammer bar, the installation is a little more complex. You need to know your way around a home depot store and a drill to make this setup work. Otherwise, stay away from it and go with one of the "out of the box" options from Rogue.