Doorway pull-up bars - are they safe?

Sued0nim

For the door not the person ...planning on using it in a bedroom with the door in a partition wall, not a structural one. It's one of those leverage ones ...

tomatoey

it depends; i wouldn't partial substitution: broomhandle set across two chairs, with feet in front. would work slightly differently, but still a pull

VegasFit

I have two just like that one that I've had for years. Never had a problem.

Toblave

Mine seems to be and I'm around 218lbs.

yopeeps025

I think there is a weight requirement because it does damage the door. It damage the door in my parents house.

VegasFit

I've had mine in 3 different doorways, two different houses and no damage. Not sure what the weight requirement but I would imagine going over it could cause some damage.

tomatoey

maybe it depends on the pull up bar and the construction of the frame & wall, and following instructions (making sure things fit). maybe check reviews on amazon

ForStMicheal

if the concern is that your going to pull the door frame down, I think you're probably ok but I'm not very savy on those things. there is a possibility that you could dig into the door frame, but if you put a rag over the contact points it would help prevent damage... and hopefully still stay on well

kazaargrandcru

We have one that gets used almost daily (especially by my 200lb husband) for about 5 years now, in different doorways, never any problems.

Sued0nim

Thanks guys ..so no damage from 2 but a yes from @yopeeps025‌ - am I reading it right that you think that's down to your weight?

Hornsby

Add one more to "no damage" from my side. I have used one numerous times in my house with no damage.

guppy1697

I have had a doorway pull up bar for a few years now. There may be minor marks on the door frame but nothing really too bad to be honest with you. You would only notice if you really looked closely... If you're worried about it I would suggest using it in a doorway in your basement or somewhere that you don't care as much about.

I hope that made sense?

SingRunTing

We have one and both of us use it. No damage here.

wolfsbayne

My son has been using ours while he's home from college to get his workout in. No damage or problem to our door frame.

asdowe13

Depends on the strength of the trim.

I have the same one pictured.
When I lived in the apartment It wouldn't hold my weight (240 at the time)
Thankfully I'm handy so I just fixed the trim at minimal cost.
When I moved into my house the trim is thicker and it has handled my weight just fine . (250 at the time)
I did put a towel under the bar that pushes against the side trim to protect it

wildtxn

I've been using this one for the past 2 years without issues even at 260lbs didn't have a problem. http://www.amazon.com/Deluxe-XSP-Chin-door-opening/dp/B00H1LQ92E/ref=sr_1_5?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1426185724&sr=1-5&keywords=pull+up+bar

musclegood_fatbad

I have used one on a bunch of doorways in my houses with no problems.

yopeeps025

rabbitjb wrote: »

Thanks guys ..so no damage from 2 but a yes from @yopeeps025‌ - am I reading it right that you think that's down to your weight?

I used to do assisted pull ups when I weighted around 245 I think. The two ends on the straight long piece started to damage the wood on the sides of the door. ALso had friend who were using it doing weighted pull ups into the 200s pound.

ew_david

ForStMicheal wrote: »

if the concern is that your going to pull the door frame down, I think you're probably ok but I'm not very savy on those things. there is a possibility that you could dig into the door frame, but if you put a rag over the contact points it would help prevent damage... and hopefully still stay on well

Mine has dug into the woodwork however, it still holds me just fine.

yopeeps025

adowe wrote: »

Depends on the strength of the trim.

I have the same one pictured.
When I lived in the apartment It wouldn't hold my weight (240 at the time)
Thankfully I'm handy so I just fixed the trim at minimal cost.
When I moved into my house the trim is thicker and it has handled my weight just fine . (250 at the time)
I did put a towel under the bar that pushes against the side trim to protect it

Make me wonder what my parents trim stats are. What happen at your apartment happen at there house too.

Keladelphia

Mine has left some marks on the woodwork but also no other problems here.

joejward95

I've got those exact ones! The one dig I have with that brand specifically is that the handles(which are made of foamy stuff) squeak when I pull up and now I forever hate that sound!

Sued0nim

I think I've found a use for my old hiking socks then

Unfortunately no basement so the spare bedroom will have to do, there was an option to bring it downstairs to a room with solid brick walls but I think it should be fine judging by your opinions

Thanks all..(I'm so gonna master a pull-up before summer)

yopeeps025

rabbitjb wrote: »

I think I've found a use for my old hiking socks then

Unfortunately no basement so the spare bedroom will have to do, there was an option to bring it downstairs to a room with solid brick walls but I think it should be fine judging by your opinions

Thanks all..(I'm so gonna master a pull-up before summer)

Sweet.

jacksonpt

I tried one of those a few times. No damage, but was not stable/secure enough for me. Operator error? Maybe. TIFWIW.

sevsmom

As long as you remember to take it down and not have your husband smash his head on it! LOL! My 17 year old son uses one all the time in the doorway of our spare room. He's light....maybe 130 lb. May not be as sturdy for someone with considerably higher weight.

mantium999

Saw a youtube video of a crossfitter using one of those for "pullups", the ensuing fail was hilarious!!! That said, add me to the list of long time users without issue, for traditional pullups.

WhatMeRunning

I've had one for 2 months now, no problems. I weigh 236 pounds.

Larissa_NY

I have that same one over a door in a partition wall in my apartment. No sign of damage and I use it multiple times a day. I weigh 144.

ForStMicheal

I've only used mine in hotel rooms... you could see a hint of an impression but you really had to look for it to see it.

troytroy11

I use the Perfect Pullup. Hopefully you can see from the pics there are four 2" screws you need to use on each of the corners so for motels and apartments that will not work. Damage is easily repaired in the even you want to sell your home or something. I have used it for years weighing between 185 and 160.
I got the one you have pictured and must have misunderstood how to install with the clip, still have it and use it for abs sometimes. My fear is not so much damage to the door frame or trim as it is damage to me if the thing were to fail.