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Chin up bar help!

  • 05-05-2014 11:20PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭


    Hi.....am looking for a chin-up bar that can be attached to joists in the ceiling. The door ones won't work for us as the door frame wood is too flimsy.

    Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,522 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Something like this? There are loads on ebay.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    Something like this? There are loads on ebay.

    Thanks so much, but it has to attach to the joists, not to the ceiling

    Am finding it hard to get one
    https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/612223/305885.png


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,522 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    There are a few on ebay and on amazon, or you could ask these guys


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,869 ✭✭✭thegreatiam


    Does it need to be a bar? I have a pull up station which is just webbing wrapped around the beam and 2 handles. Can change it into any configuration pretty easy and it's as stable as a bar. Can also change the handles for different grip types/thickness.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    Does it need to be a bar? I have a pull up station which is just webbing wrapped around the beam and 2 handles. Can change it into any configuration pretty easy and it's as stable as a bar. Can also change the handles for different grip types/thickness.

    Thanks for that! I don't have a beam that can have something wrapped around. It'll have to be screwed into the wood on one side. But I really appreciate your help!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭arse..biscuits


    I made one years back, just screwed 2 pieces of 4x2 into the joists using 4 screws in each, each piece came about 1 foot below the bottom of the joist. I drilled a hole in each and passed a broom handle through and that was it. Free, simple and worked perfectly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    I made one years back, just screwed 2 pieces of 4x2 into the joists using 4 screws in each, each piece came about 1 foot below the bottom of the joist. I drilled a hole in each and passed a broom handle through and that was it. Free, simple and worked perfectly.

    Would never, ever have thought of that!
    That, Mr. arse..biscuits is a touch of genius! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭arse..biscuits


    Here's a pic I took today


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Here's a pic I took today
    Very nice. You can get nice thick handles in woodies meant for shovels or axes, some are contoured but some are straight. I love the feel of wood, but my wooden broom handle is quite thin, so I just have the supports closer to stop it bending as much.

    If you have a barbell & rope you can do similar, though it swings like a trapeze. I used adjustable webbing straps which would be easier to keep level, you can also adjust it for rows or doing negative only reps without the need for a chair.

    dscf1582smalljq2.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    rubadub wrote: »
    dscf1582smalljq2.jpg

    That you even have to remind people not to smoke in the gym is shocking!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭arse..biscuits


    rubadub wrote: »
    Very nice. You can get nice thick handles in woodies meant for shovels or axes, some are contoured but some are straight. I love the feel of wood, but my wooden broom handle is quite thin, so I just have the supports closer to stop it bending as much.

    If you have a barbell & rope you can do similar, though it swings like a trapeze. I used adjustable webbing straps which would be easier to keep level, you can also adjust it for rows or doing negative only reps without the need for a chair.

    dscf1582smalljq2.jpg

    Nice job, I thought mine was simplistic.
    I'd say the swinging takes some getting used to.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    Folks.....Dragons Den beckons!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Nice job, I thought mine was simplistic.
    I'd say the swinging takes some getting used to.
    That is not my photo by they way. The swinging forces you to be more slow & controlled, otherwise most of the time its a hindrance, I would prefer your fixed style.

    The most simple I made was a single webbing strap and you place a short stick into it, so the webbing is supporting it in the centre, now you just hold the bar evenly and it balances. This is nice since it forces you to pull with the same force on both arms.


    This below is not mine, but more like what I did.
    DSC00517.jpg

    HomePullupBar.jpg

    rings.jpg
    pull-up-bar.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Missyelliot2


    Just to say....thanks a million for all the suggestions! The DIY crew are way ahead of me! I ordered a custom made one from Odingym equipment in Limerick (thanks for the link runawaybishop!) - all happy!


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