Wall Mount Pull Up Bar with Extra Clearance Fits 16 Studs by Ultimate Body Press

I wanted to install a pull-up bar in my basement where I work out. I went back and forth between this product and the one from the same brand meant to be installed into joists, which was more expensive. My plan was to install the pull up bar along the wood beams-joists in my basement that are already exposed. After doing some measuring I realized that the joist mounted pull up bar would hang down too low from the wood beam I wanted to install it on and just because this says "wall mounted" doesnt mean it can't be installed onto a joist. I am definitely happy I chose to purchase this wall mounted pull up bar. First, it was extremely easy to install. I read the other reviews and noticed they said the instructions called for the wrong bit to be used to pre-drill holes but it appears the company has since updated their instructions, which show to use a 7/32 bit to install, with which the screws fit nice and snug and secure. Installation consisted of 1) Making sure you know exactly where you want to install. Picture yourself doing a pull up, make sure you are centered where you want to be centered and won't hit your head on anything. 2) Pre-drill the holes for the first arm and install the first arm, make sure your arm is level before completely tightening. 3) Attach the pull up bar to the first arm. This will make it easier to install the 2nd arm with accuracy and correct spacing. 4) Line up the 2nd arm with the pull up bar already attached but dont completely attach, just put the screw in to see where the 2nd arm needs to be. Make sure 2nd arm is level, mark where to drill. 3) Move pull up bar out of the way by just swinging it aside since it is attached to the first arm, pre-drill holes for 2nd arm and install. 4) Attach pull up bar to 2nd arm. That is how I did it and it was very easy and only took 20 minutes or so. The bar is not moving AT ALL. Ive done pull ups from different positions on the bar, reverse crunches, and just hung there to get a good stretch, and I can tell I dont have to worry about it moving out of place. I am very happy with my purchase. This is a great addition to my work out room and gives me several options for use. Super easy to install and good quality...definitely recommended. Read more

I'm going to begin this review by saying that I'm a 5'4", 130 pound chick who installed this thing in about 15 minutes flat. I'm not sure why so many people had installation troubles. The bar came in three pieces, plus a bag of parts - the supports with parallel grips and the bar. Installation steps: 1. Figure out where you want to install the thing and figure out the height you want to install it at. 2. Use a stud finder to locate the studs. The mounts install 16" center. Use a level to make sure you're straight, and mark the holes for your first mount. 3. Drill into the center of your stud using a 5/16th bit. Make sure you go as deep as your bolt. 4. Rub your bolts with bar soap. This makes getting them into the studs easier. 5. I was nervous about using a socket driver attachment on my drill for these bolts, because I didn't know how cheap they were. Instead I used a ratcheting socket wrench. Put a washer on each bolt and install your first mount up on the wall. * I hung from the first mount to make sure that it was in the studs. It didn't budge. 6. Double check that your second mount is going to hit a stud. Use your level across the tops of the installed mount and the second mount to make sure you're even. Then vertically level your mount. Mark your holes for the second mount. 7. Drill your holes, soap your second set of bolts, install them with washers on using your ratcheting socket wrench. 8. Attach your cross bar using the attached bolts, washer and lock nut on the bottom. Use your socket wrench to tighten those things too. And there you have it. I did put the cross bar on both mounts in between steps 6-7 to make sure that I had everything lined up right. It's up, I've pulled up with the parallel grips, the wide and standard grips, and I've used ab straps on it. It didn't budge. I can't attest to the long term usage of the bar, but I can only assume that the foam grips on this will wear off over time. Otherwise, it seems well made and reasonable for the price. Read more