Summary
The pull-up bar is a staple in the gym, and while most (if not all) racks have a pull-up bar on them, having a separate stable pull-up bar station is ideal for most. With how basic the construction of a wall-mounted pull-up bar is, saving money and buying the most cost-effective option is the goal in this situation. The Titan Wall-Mounted Pull-up Bar is that cost-effective option, and parts of its build make it better than more expensive options as well.
This item is highlighted in the Home Gym Guide as the best value pull-up bar option for most home gym owners. It would also make for a good “first home gym item” for anyone looking to get started.
Why a wall-mounted pull-up bar?
There is a ton of versatility with this simple piece of equipment, and it doesn’t take up a lot of room, which is typically the perfect combination for a home gym.
Even if you have a pull-up bar on your squat rack, having a designated area for pull-ups allows multiple people to train at once and can be more convenient depending on the workout you are doing.
There is also going to be some movement on your squat rack when you are doing pull-ups. This goes for nearly all squat racks. Even your 3×3 fully loaded racks will have some wobble. A wall-mounted pull-up bar does not move.
For this Wall Mounted Pull Up Bar from Titan, all you really need is $75, some basic mounting skills, and a bit of wall space.
Pull Up Bar Details
This particular pull-up bar gives you a 52” bar that is wide enough for different grip variations. It is set back 32” from the wall giving you space for kipping pull-ups or even knee raises.
Specs described on the website include:
- Weight: 25 lbs
- Bracket Height: 31″
- Bracket Depth: 32″
- Bar length: 53″
- Bar diameter: 1.25″
- Bar thickness: 10 ga
- Material: 1″ x 2″ 11 Gauge Steel
- Includes two L Shaped brackets
- One 53″ long bar
Overall, this piece feels extremely sturdy, and there are no safety concerns if mounted properly. It includes a 500 lb weight capacity. You also have the ability to add bands, TRX attachments, rings, and more.
Rings Add-On
The Titan rings make for a solid additional purchase and (if in stock) cost just an additional few dollars if bought with the pull-up bar.
The rings are solid wood. They have a smooth/sanded finish. The 1.25” ring thickness is comfortable in your hands, and they are easy to grip. Overall, they are solid rings at a budget-friendly price and add many exercise options.
Price Comparisons to Others
The price of the pull-up bar without the rings is $74.99 with free shipping. To add the Olympic rings and straps with the pull-up bar, you will spend $87.97, only a few extra bucks. Titan has a handful of pull-up bar options, but this one gives you the most depth from the wall and looks to be the most secure.
Comparing this pull-up bar option with others, the Rogue P3 is $135, which does not include hardware, rings, or free shipping. The P3 only gets you 22” from the wall; 10” less than the Titan pull-up bar. The Rogue P4 is $145 and also does not include hardware, shipping, or rings. The P4 does give you 30” from the wall, but for a cost.
Rep Fitness has two options for all mounted pull-up bars. Their straight bar option is $109, and the multi-grip option is $139. Neither of these is going to give you as much space between the wall as Titan.
All of these comparisons cost more and give you less wall clearance which makes the Titan version pretty attractive.
Installation Notes
The installation is relatively simple.
- The L-brackets get bolted into studs 48” apart with 3 lag bolts for each L-bracket.
- The crossbar then gets slid into place and secured to the L-brackets.
- You use a hex bolt that goes through the L-bracket and into the crossbar to hold the bar in place.
NOTE: The hole in the crossbar was not quite big enough to fit the securing hex bolt, meaning the bolt could not be tightened all the way down into the crossbar. It does go in enough to secure it safely in place. The other side gets tightened down straight into the bar (there is no pre-drilled hole on the other side of the crossbar). This makes installation simpler because you do not have to be perfect when lining up the L-brackets’ distance.
Also, although you have a 53” crossbar, you could install it to any distance under 52”. If you chose to do this you would still have the extra crossbar length hanging out the other side of the L-bracket.
Pine Board Hack
When first assembling the wall-mounted pull-up bar, it was put straight into studs and sat against the dry-wall. When in use it had some ‘creaking’ noises. With the bar sitting against drywall, it had a little bit of movement/’give’ with weight on them.
To resolve this, you can buy 1×4 pine boards and use them as strapping. Secure them tightly to the drywall and connect the L-brackets directly to the pine boards.
The bar will fit more securely, and the total cost and time involved in this improvement was miniscule.
Conclusion
When looking for a mounted pull-up bar, this option from Titan was brought up many times by people that have used it before, and it doesn’t disappoint. In general, this pull-up bar checks all the boxes of a high-value pull-up bar. It’s solid, stable, simple to install, well constructed, and lower priced than similar options. It’s not perfect, but it’s tough to complain when you pay half of the competition.