Help Anchor Point pull up bar

[Morris1211]

I saw a user who successfully CTB using a free standing pull up bar. If you don't have a good anchor point in the house would something like this suffice?

 

[Morris1211]

Bump

 

[ZaydenX]

He's also not very suspicious at home. But I have no idea how stable he might be.

 

[Morris1211]

Bump
Bump @JesiBel @AreWeWinning @Gustav Hartmann. Please any hanging experts weigh in on options for anchor points if there are no good ones in the house and leaving the house isn't an option.

 

[OnMyLast Legs]

It would certainly be strong enough. Problem is all the stuff to rest your weight on. SI might stop you on one of those.

 

[Morris1211]

It would certainly be strong enough. Problem is all the stuff to rest your weight on. SI might stop you on one of those.

Yes that's a good point. I didn't think of that.

 

[AreWeWinning]

I saw a user who successfully CTB using a free standing pull up bar. If you don't have a good anchor point in the house would something like this suffice?

I think a standalone pull-up bar can be a good option, yes. Some people are worried that the pull-up bar might tip over. However, I think if it's a good-quality pull-up bar with a design that isn't too wobbly, tipping over shouldn't be a serious concern. It depends on the particular model – you need one that's relatively stable.

I've watched a few reviews on YouTube, and it appears that some of them are great and very stable, while others are less so. The type in your attached image appears to be a good one.

You also need to consider that you'll have to assemble it yourself. Still, this should be a lot easier than drilling holes and installing something on a wall, for example. It shouldn't be more difficult than assembling a piece of IKEA furniture. I've also seen some foldable ones, which don't require assembly at all.

The pull-up bar's height and whether you want full suspension or partial are also things to consider.

Which user are you talking about who successfully CTB'd with a free-standing pull-up bar? I only know @CaptainSunshine! (his scheduled post after his death). Rest in peace.

@BardBarrie was also posting about a free-standing pull-up bar, but I don't know whether he eventually succeeded or not. He hasn't been posting for a while, but never actually posted a goodbye thread as far as I know.

 

[Morris1211]

I think a standalone pull-up bar can be a good option, yes. Some people are worried that the pull-up bar might tip over. However, I think if it's a good-quality pull-up bar with a design that isn't too wobbly, tipping over shouldn't be a serious concern. It depends on the particular model – you need one that's relatively stable.

I've watched a few reviews on YouTube, and it appears that some of them are great and very stable, while others are less so. The type in your attached image appears to be a good one.

You also need to consider that you'll have to assemble it yourself. Still, this should be a lot easier than drilling holes and installing something on a wall, for example. It shouldn't be more difficult than assembling a piece of IKEA furniture. I've also seen some foldable ones, which don't require assembly at all.

The pull-up bar's height and whether you want full suspension or partial are also things to consider.

Which user are you talking about who successfully CTB'd with a free-standing pull-up bar? I only know @CaptainSunshine! (his scheduled post after his death). Rest in peace.

@BardBarrie was also posting about a free-standing pull-up bar, but I don't know whether he eventually succeeded or not. He hasn't been posting for a while, but never actually posted a goodbye thread as far as I know.

Thanks for all the info. I was referring to @CaptainSunshine. I hadn't seen @BardBarrie post before but it has some good suggestions on stabilizing with pictures.