Rogue P-6V pull up system vs P-5V pull up system

This is a comparison of the Rogue P-6V and the Rogue P-5V that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.

If you want the most up to date news or ask direct questions, then you can follow me on Instagram.

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.

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

The cons of the Rogue P5 V pull up system are:

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

Alternatives to the P5 V pull up system are:

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 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.