If you do not have the time or interest to read everything, here is the quick guide for you:
You will find an Overview, pros, cons, and alternatives on each of these when you scroll down.
These are some of the more expensive pull-up toys which I have excluded from the deeper review. They are still great if you have space and/or money for them.
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.
Rogue P4 pull up system
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.
Rogue P3 pull up system
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.
Rogue P-5V Garage pull up system
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.
Rogue socket pull up bar
Overview of the Rogue Socket pull up bar
Price $135 - $115
- Made in the USA
- 43” Single Pull-Up Bar - Compatible with Monster Series rigs and racks
- 7-gauge steel construction
- Diameter: 1.125"
- Cerakote Color Finish or optional Stainless Steel (at a lower cost)
- Optional Smooth or Knurled design
- Rogue logo on center of bar (not available on stainless steel version)
- Mounting Sockets and Hardware included
- Patent Pending Design
This is a great option when you are buying your first
rack and want to go with a more Crossfit, rather than a powerlifting deck out for your
rack.
Pros of the Rogue Socket pull up bar
- Easy to install
- Color options
- Space efficient
When your
rack doubles up as a pull-up bar you save a lot of space in your home gym. This
socket bar is very easily installed and needs no DIY skills to work. the multiple color options to build some contrast with your
rack or the rest of your gym is a nice touch and one of the little details which Rogue makes a market leader, rather than a follower.
Cons of the Rogue socket pull up bar
- Attached to the rack
- Only straight
- Can not be daisy-chained
Bars that are attached to a
rack that is not part of a
rig are usually not great for muscle-ups or kipping. Even if you bolt down the
rack and weigh it down with plates the movement will still go through the entire structure, messing up the flow a little. If you kip a lot and do WODs which include running around a lot, a pull-up station separate from your
rack is a better option. In a commercial gym that might want to run classes with up to 20 people doing pull-ups at the same time, the
socket bar is also not an option as it needs to be attached to a
rack or squat stand. That will drive prices through the roof compared to a daisy chain solution using the
P-4 or
P6 V system.
Alternatives to the Rogue socket pull up bar
If you want to facilitate a big group of people for doing pull-ups in parallel you can either use a
rogue rig or daisy chain multiple P-4 systems. A
rig will provide pull up stations, squat, and bench stations while also making the bars stable enough for kipping pull-ups. The
P-4 system will not provide squat or bench stations, but great stability and freedom of movement. If you have space probably make one wall
P-4 for pull-ups of any sort while placing 2 - 4
racks at the opposite side of the gym.If your space is very narrow, the
rig would be a better option.
The
jammer pull up bar is the ultimate home pull up bar. It is easy to install, comes in different colors, and is not as cheap as many of the other pull up bars you find for home use in the market.
The
curl pull up bar is a curved version of the
socket bar that provides you with more grip options. This is especially a good option if you mainly do straight pull-ups and want to easy on your wrists.
Conclusion for the Rogue Socket pull up bar
The
Rogue Socket pull up bar is a great option for your
Rogue rack on the purchase when you want to do occasional muscle-ups and some kipping. Hardcore Crossfit fans should invest in a separate pull up station to be flexible and not feel like they bring everything on the
rack down with them.
Rogue jammer pull up bar
Overview of the Rogue Jammer pull up bar
Price $95
The
Rogue Jammer pull up bar is the ideal solution for everyday use. Even if you are not a DIY it is easy to install and enables you to do pull-ups at a moment's notice. While this is not the right tool for kipping pull-ups or muscle-ups due to a lack of clearance to the doorframe, it still gives you everything you need to get an extra 20 - 100 pull-ups in a day. Over a year, this will show results. The specifics of the
jammer pull-up bar are:
- Patent Pending
- In-Home Wall-Mounted Pull-Up System
- Total Weight: 33LB (Includes Stringer & Brackets)
- Length: 43" (Stringer)
- Height: 8.875" (Stringer)
- Depth from mounting surface - 7" to center of bar, 8.25" overall
- Pull-Up Bar Diameter: 1.125"
- (6) 0.375" x 2.5" wood lags included
This is a great present or start to your own home gym as it fits anywhere and can be installed by almost anyone.
Pros of the Jammer pull up bar
- Easy to install
- Better than the average pull up in the market
- Low price and everything included
Rogue delivers a solid pull up bar at $95 which gets your home gym started. While it won't satisfy the extreme needs of the Crossfit Community, it will make you strong and build a good back.
Cons of the Rogue jammer pull up bar
- Little clearance to the wall
- Little clearance to the ceiling
- Less sturdy mount to the wall
This is a setup mainly for straight pull-ups. If you want to go all-out nuts and hang 500 lb from this while kipping like a madman, it is likely you will face plant. This is a better tool than most home equipment pull up bars out there, especially the ones that you temporarily install in the doorway. It is not an industrial-grade workout tool,as the six bolts you get will not go very deep into the wall.
Alternatives to the jammer pull up bar
The
P-4 pull up bar would be the better option if you want to go all out with kipping. This system has enough clearance to the wall and you can go to the home depot and pick an anchor that would hold a truck.
Conclusion for the Rogue Jammer Pull up bar
Nothing to do wrong to install above the kitchen door to make people do 5 pull-ups each time they walk through.