Rogue Socket curl pull up bar vs P-4 pull up system
This is a comparison of the Rogue Socket pull up bar and the Rogue P-4 that looks at the pros, cons, and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
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.
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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.
This is an overview of the Rogue Socket curl pull up bar that looks at the pros, cons and alternatives for this product. Follow the links for additional detail.
Compared to straight pull up bars the
curl bar is a lot easier on the wrists. If you think that kipping pull-ups are for sissies and like to vary your grip a lot for straight pull-ups this is the bar to get. The knurling is tough on your hands and provides a good grip. As you are mounting this pull-up bar on a
rack it also saves space. Just make sure that you get the right
sockets fro your
rack if you purchase this pull up bar after acquiring your
rack from Rogue.
The
Rogue socket bar can also come with a
rack purchase. Depending on your preferences you can choose to equip the
rack with a
curl or
socket bar. Just take care at checkout. The plain version is even cheaper than the
curl bar and you can flick through the color options if you want to add a bit of pop.
For the
Rogue Crown pull up system you need to make sure that you buy an additional crossmember on your
rack purchase. Instead of choosing one of the pull-up bars, choose the 43" crossmember or the equivalent to that for the
rack you buy. The
Crown pull-up bar is then installed to the crossmember with nuts and bolts. Make sure you pick the right one to pair with your
rack is there is an option that goes with the
Infinity and
Monster Lite racks, while another goes with the
Monster series. The
crown pull-up bar is probably the best value for money pull up system Rogue offers when you want to train multiple pull-up and hanging grips. The
crown bar can not be used as stand-alone and needs to be mounted to a
rack crossmember.
Conclusion for the Rogue Curl pull up bar
I personally got this pull up bar with my RM4 purchase. As this was during Corona times I was mainly looking for delivery times, rather than the optimal solution for me. Preferably I would have gotten a socket or crown bar, but these were out of stock. If you are into straight pull-ups and you have the money to spend, go for the crown pull up bar. Otherwise, get the socket and add a splash of color to be able to do kipping pull-ups and muscle-ups.