Why You Should Buy The World's Cheapest Pull Up Bar

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  • @MadJego
    @MadJego 3 роки тому +14418

    It's not that I don't trust the bar, I don't trust my door frames.

    • @dhemong
      @dhemong 3 роки тому +403

      yeah, me too

    • @barrybarry6570
      @barrybarry6570 3 роки тому +256

      @UCUH2OgzLsSdGxjjfxLZjbZg Dog once you enter the 200+ club, your door frame integrity IMMEDIATELY becomes increasingly more compromised. At my heaviest I was 250, and I was denting my door frames.

    • @Ryv05
      @Ryv05 3 роки тому +97

      @@barrybarry6570 yeah I'm 285lbs and these things don't work, do dips instead

    • @mg_mastergodgaming4980
      @mg_mastergodgaming4980 3 роки тому +12

      Indeed

    • @L-E-son
      @L-E-son 3 роки тому +41

      It left a really ugly permanent mark on my doorframe, but that was without the blocks & pads

  • @Astral100
    @Astral100 3 роки тому +2660

    Oh yeah, that is exactly the same pull up bar that destroyed my door frame.

    • @kyle-qw5yx
      @kyle-qw5yx 3 роки тому +92

      By destroyed, do you mean just removed some paint?

    • @ReeN1995
      @ReeN1995 3 роки тому +108

      its the same one that doesn't fit German homes. Our walls are much wider...

    • @Astral100
      @Astral100 3 роки тому +330

      @@kyle-qw5yx By destroyed I mean that it cut into the wood on both sides of the door frame. The frame looks like somebody took a hammer and smashed that steel bar into door frame thoroughly on both sides.

    • @travisnyte1127
      @travisnyte1127 3 роки тому +6

      @@Astral100 with the foam on it??

    • @fazasophian3720
      @fazasophian3720 3 роки тому +25

      @@Astral100 do you think by adding the wooden blocks like Ben did here would prevent it from damaging the frame?

  • @chrisxl5152
    @chrisxl5152 2 роки тому +346

    I've had this for about 8 or 9 years. Its very convenient, and it works as long as you're doing your chin ups and pull ups with proper form, obviously. Highly recommend, and it uses leverage so the the weight is distributed on the entire frame, not just the top or side respectively.

    • @bals1036
      @bals1036 2 роки тому

      So... Is ur door frame still okay?

    • @chrisxl5152
      @chrisxl5152 2 роки тому +23

      @@bals1036 yea man its still going. There are some black marks from friction between the frame and the foam handle. But that only happened after years, very feint. Door frame is undamaged.

    • @bals1036
      @bals1036 2 роки тому

      @@chrisxl5152 does it probably works on "2'4" wood frame?

    • @abdulmahmood1786
      @abdulmahmood1786 2 роки тому +8

      Is there anything you added to the bar like the guy in the video? It feels really unstable without extra support.

    • @identifiesas65.wheresmyche95
      @identifiesas65.wheresmyche95 Рік тому +1

      @@abdulmahmood1786 Get the screw in type if you want a more stable version for even less money - as long as you dont mind putting 3 screws in your doorframe.

  • @AndreeMarkefors
    @AndreeMarkefors Рік тому +137

    I have a very similar bar. When you study the design, you realize the pressure is going into the wall during workouts, not downwards. Also, my door frames are painted metal-so very sturdy. OK, it should not be a problem then.
    And it wasn't. For a long time. You get an awful lot of quality workouts for little money with this. As I grew stronger I started doing more dynamic exercises with more explosive pull-ups. Since I can't hang from my bar with straight arms and legs, I tend to bend my legs at the knees 90 degrees backward while doing pull-ups.
    And then suddenly: after pulling up quickly, I managed to unload the bar and it came free from the top position of a pull-up and I fell completely unprepared straight down and landed on my knees. My body was in a pretty straight position so the shock went straight up the femurs and into the back which was compressed.
    I couldn't breathe for a bit and as I lay on my stomach I wondered if everything "would work" if I would try to stand up. Luckily it did (after catching my breath for 10 minutes.).
    After this incident, I haven't really enjoyed using the bar, since the experience is hard to shake mentally. So, be careful and make sure the bar is loaded at all times which should keep it secure. I would DEFINITELY NOT do any of the swinging exercises or the yoga ones where you hang with your head down.

    • @mandandi
      @mandandi Рік тому +2

      Interesting. I check my bar for sturdiness before each hang or workout. I noticed that some screws seem loose, but I had everything tight when I assembled it. So, perhaps its wise to check how tight the screws are once a month. I want to avoid that same experience.

    • @skymaster0yt
      @skymaster0yt Рік тому +3

      One bar has failed me twice and I barely missed getting hardly injured
      I have never used it since

    • @johnrivera6085
      @johnrivera6085 Рік тому +2

      That seems very unfortunate. I have been using my pull up bar for 10 years at least and havent had any incidents. But then again most ive ever weighted is 135lbs so its easier for us lighter people.

    • @AndreeMarkefors
      @AndreeMarkefors Рік тому +3

      @@johnrivera6085 Hi! When loading the bar, the weight and load goes into the wall at an almost horisontal angle. It's not directed downwards, the way you're hanging. That's the beauty of these bar designs and what makes them sturdy.
      My cautionary tale was about me doing "very" dynamic pull-ups with a moment of "weightlessness" at the very top. If this unloading is coupled with some sway or lateral motion, the inherent security while under load is lost in a brief moment of unloading.

    • @daviddahl83
      @daviddahl83 Рік тому +1

      So, put a mattress under myself if I do pullups

  • @diulikadikaday
    @diulikadikaday 3 роки тому +2851

    honestly, this content deserves more views. Humour, education, interest, production. This is quality.

    • @honn8325
      @honn8325 3 роки тому +4

      Yep

    • @DIO-vw8fy
      @DIO-vw8fy 3 роки тому +5

      He’s really underrated

    • @wow-roblox8370
      @wow-roblox8370 3 роки тому +4

      But… he doesn’t “heart” his positive comments that he likes meaning the algorithm will not make him go 💥

    • @mt-nv4jd
      @mt-nv4jd 2 роки тому +1

      Nope. It is childish, and will ruin someone's door.

    • @nirorit
      @nirorit 2 роки тому

      Idk, i prefer content: simple and short.

  • @Pham-Bao-Hoa
    @Pham-Bao-Hoa 3 роки тому +1342

    Wait a minute, my pullup bar did not come with all that equipments. I had to buy them separately. I guess a complaint is in order.

  • @DerrickClaar
    @DerrickClaar Рік тому +9

    I've owned this specific bar for about 18 years now, and I still love it, though shoulder issues have slowed me down recently. I never would have thought a muscle-up would have been possible on it though, so you both have really opened my eyes there. My walls are deeper and my moulding is sturdy, so I've never really doubted the bar, and I've never seen it come close to failure (I'm 80 kb), so all in all, this bar has been an incredible tool in keeping my upper and lower body in shape when there's no swell in town ; )

  • @joshk5881
    @joshk5881 2 роки тому +3

    Man, I wish nothing but the best for you - and especially your channel! Just discovered it through this video and i'm already loving it! keep the content coming it is actually inspiring!

  • @logospaint4290
    @logospaint4290 3 роки тому +777

    that kind of bar destroyed every single door in my house

    • @MrC0MPUT3R
      @MrC0MPUT3R 3 роки тому +32

      Yeah I had to put extra padding on the door frame to keep it from putting an indent in the wood.

    • @OldestPagans
      @OldestPagans 3 роки тому +79

      Just…use some wash cloths. That’s what I do and none of my door frames are messed up. I’ve had mine for like 9 YEARS

    • @Mon-ica
      @Mon-ica 3 роки тому +75

      Your doors have limiting beliefs :(

    • @johnstafford6458
      @johnstafford6458 3 роки тому +16

      @@OldestPagans I used socks.

    • @AussieRoos
      @AussieRoos 3 роки тому +2

      @@OldestPagansgood call, I was hoping someone wrote this 🙌

  • @sidewinder4489
    @sidewinder4489 3 роки тому +1261

    So, I've actually used the exercise pull up bar shown in this video before. It lasted a few years, but it failed pretty catastrophically at the end. It split in half and I fell down while doing a pull up. The failure mode was that one of the load bearing rivets came undone. Luckily, I wasn't seriously injured, but it did startle me and I opted to buy a better quality pull up bar. I bought the pull up bar recommended by Beach Body (makers of P90X) and that has worked well for me since.

    • @mercer982
      @mercer982 2 роки тому +42

      Truly. Better ones aren't probably that much more expensive. I have no reasonable size doorframes in my flat so i had to make my own that stands on it's own. 1" stainless pipe and so on, loving it so far :)

    • @AZ0C
      @AZ0C 2 роки тому +5

      making one from wood ain't hard, and its not going to break easily.

    • @ayanbag8923
      @ayanbag8923 2 роки тому +1

      M

    • @kamilmusalat
      @kamilmusalat 2 роки тому +12

      @@mercer982 between 50-100 usd you can get a whole dip bar pull up bar type tower where you can do all exercises it’s pretty dope

    • @Humiliated1234
      @Humiliated1234 2 роки тому +5

      Is it still working?

  • @andersdeleurannissen
    @andersdeleurannissen 2 роки тому +11

    The quality of this video content is through the roof. Humor, great production, something to learn and a end-morale to take with you home. Ben, you're a great host, and have a great charisma. 10/10 would watch again

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  2 роки тому +3

      Thanks man I appreciate you!

    • @giogio6716
      @giogio6716 Рік тому

      @@BenEcho nice wife bro

  • @ngtutorials2780
    @ngtutorials2780 2 роки тому +1

    Insane vid bro keep it up loved it

  • @falapadieu
    @falapadieu 3 роки тому +394

    My limiting belief is that we don't even have that type of doorway to hinge a 10-dollar pull up bar on.

    • @christopherbaby3842
      @christopherbaby3842 3 роки тому +43

      Have you tried Real Fake Doors?

    • @pirigrinfalcon6029
      @pirigrinfalcon6029 3 роки тому +33

      @@christopherbaby3842 are you tired of your doors opening and going places?

    • @Meilk27
      @Meilk27 3 роки тому +23

      @@christopherbaby3842 do you want a door that's not really a door so you don't have to deal with the problems of having a real door?

    • @nickybutton100
      @nickybutton100 2 роки тому +20

      ​@@christopherbaby3842 Well do I have a product for you! Introducing the Real Fake Door, it gives all the pleasure of looking at a door, with none of the hassle of opening a door!

    • @isaacparker3593
      @isaacparker3593 2 роки тому +3

      @@christopherbaby3842 LMAOOOOO

  • @MrMattie725
    @MrMattie725 3 роки тому +563

    I used this exact one for two months. Worked fine, until it didn't and I alsmost broke my neck. I think my doorframe just isn't thick enough.

    • @deocommunist988
      @deocommunist988 3 роки тому +8

      For heavier blokes I recommend getting a stronger bar

    • @MrMattie725
      @MrMattie725 3 роки тому +46

      Just to be clear, I'm the lightest guy I know ;)

    • @qwertyqwert2818
      @qwertyqwert2818 3 роки тому +11

      @@MrMattie725 If your bathroom have that upper ventilation put it there. Works really great and long lasting since the support is basically concrete. If the concrete breaks maybe change your definition of light or your house is tofu (pun intended).

    • @kingstonsteele7820
      @kingstonsteele7820 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I don't think we should be cheap with these. Very bad if it fails. I just go to a park, because I bought this shoddy equipment and had a scare

    • @sadnibbahours3823
      @sadnibbahours3823 Рік тому +4

      You were doing pull-ups? And you almost broke your neck? We’re you doing them upside down?

  • @WestGarbage6
    @WestGarbage6 Рік тому +2

    I just got almost this exact pull-up bar for christmas! Mine however was slightly more expensive, and that money went into it coming with built-in blocks to go against the inside of the door frame, which also functioned as a wide grip
    Another safety feature that would be helpful is a safety piece, my pull-up bar came with one, it's a piece of metal that sticks into the side of the door frame the bar rests on, when you place the main part of the bar inside the piece, it helps keep it from falling due to minor nudges and shoves.
    Although I'd say the best part about these pull-up bars is they can be re-purposed, and even are intended to be used most of the time, as push-up bars, sit-up bars, dip bars, and whatever else you can (safely) come up with that works
    All in all, 10/10 item, the only issue being I still can't do a pull-up yet ;^;

  • @williamludvigsen4812
    @williamludvigsen4812 Рік тому +2

    I started doing Pull-ups a couple of weeks ago and I am already seeing results. I don’t use this exact bar but something like it. Thanks for the video. Keep going at it.

  • @SirFerrickWanderer
    @SirFerrickWanderer 3 роки тому +967

    I used to build doors and let me tell you this is very stressful, that's the architrave and it's often held on with like 4 tins nails, more held in place by the paint then anything else

    • @QuentinLeonetti
      @QuentinLeonetti 2 роки тому +61

      Exact reason I don't trust any door frame pull up bar! There's plenty of way to train without them anyway :)

    • @frankqueno5852
      @frankqueno5852 2 роки тому +27

      @@QuentinLeonetti like how??? I never look with as much suspicion as at my door frame right now haha

    • @d3adyoutubeaccount
      @d3adyoutubeaccount 2 роки тому +3

      Yep , i dont even have a pullup bar and look pretty great

    • @andrewdoesyt7787
      @andrewdoesyt7787 2 роки тому

      @@QuentinLeonetti What if I can’t find any pull up bars in my city?

    • @TheRealOmbreMoon
      @TheRealOmbreMoon 2 роки тому +16

      @@andrewdoesyt7787 Buy a portable pull up bar than you can assemble/disassemble. Did that for a while in my apartment until I shelled out for a power tower (in a different apartment). Very much so worth the investment

  • @sgnoogle
    @sgnoogle 3 роки тому +268

    That editing.
    Super great job!

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  3 роки тому +21

      Eyyyy thanks again Francesco, comments like this keep me motivated when editing gets tough :)

    • @francescodalonzo9270
      @francescodalonzo9270 2 роки тому +1

      I finally found someone with the name Francesco 👋🏻

    • @xavier6661
      @xavier6661 2 роки тому

      @@BenEcho Ben Polson and other viewers, if the pull up bar is not fitting on the door frame the way it was commercialized then you clearly didn't build it right. With the 2x L shaped pieces, It needs to sit literally like a L so the pull up bar has a short length to stay snuggled between the top door frame and the side door frames. Common sense btw nice video

  • @fabiodasilva5599
    @fabiodasilva5599 2 роки тому

    Dude, great work! Double thumbs up

  • @danielmaurrasse4463
    @danielmaurrasse4463 2 роки тому +6

    Changed my entire body and confidence. Moved to outdoors now but it's AMAZING. This exact bar!

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 2 роки тому

      Outdoor training is awesome

  • @johndarcangelo6893
    @johndarcangelo6893 2 роки тому +92

    I've had that thing for over 10 years. I've maintained a weight of about 195-205 lbs in that time period. Never fallen, just do controlled pull ups without swinging. The only issue I have is the black mark it leaves on the door frame if you leave it up there like I do.

    • @vansskaterd
      @vansskaterd Рік тому +8

      I put socks around the front side of the bar that touches the door frame

    • @johndarcangelo6893
      @johndarcangelo6893 Рік тому +6

      @@vansskaterd simple and brilliant lol.

    • @vansskaterd
      @vansskaterd Рік тому +2

      @@johndarcangelo6893 oh I learned the hard way in my youth. Mama didn't like those marks on the door frame

    • @johndarcangelo6893
      @johndarcangelo6893 Рік тому +2

      @@vansskaterd lol I just moved into a new ace a couple months ago and my pull up bar was sitting in the closet until you posted that comment. Have a good one

  • @nerfganon9214
    @nerfganon9214 3 роки тому +135

    Man i started training 5-6 times a week about a month and a half ago with bodyweight and freeweights since gyms are closed and it's crazy, the only thing limiting me was my mentality and unwillingness to change. For anybody who sees this, any exercise is good exercise, it could start with something as simple as dancing about in your house but be active and eventually you'll end up loving some sort of physical activity and being more active and healthy

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  3 роки тому +14

      Great advice! I couldnt agree more, im glad to hear you have found something that works for you and keeps you motivated 😀🙌

  • @DaKidFace
    @DaKidFace 2 роки тому

    You know what, I Really like your positive attitude and sense of humor. I subscribed. Thank you for your great energy 💯

  • @Jim-uj3ty
    @Jim-uj3ty Рік тому

    Good video! I did pick up an inexpensive unit like the one you have and it's great. I like your idea with taping the wood; I'm gonna try that. Thanks again.

  • @maximiliandort3489
    @maximiliandort3489 3 роки тому +108

    cool, now watch me put those gains to use when my landlord want's to fight me for destroying the doorframe

  • @Webberjo
    @Webberjo 2 роки тому +196

    I wanted to start exercising but didn't want to spend money, so I looked around my apartment for things I could use.
    My kitchen's floor cupboards are low enough to be a good foot support for sit-ups.
    My living room floor is level and solid enough for pushups.
    Just gotta be creative, like how a child can look at anything and find a fun way to use it.

    • @nickybutton100
      @nickybutton100 2 роки тому +12

      But I don't HAVE a brian

    • @thapthoptheep2076
      @thapthoptheep2076 2 роки тому +41

      @@nickybutton100 In the absence of a Brian, try a Derek.

    • @mobeytaguire2798
      @mobeytaguire2798 2 роки тому

      @@thapthoptheep2076 XD

    • @scout1710
      @scout1710 2 роки тому

      @@thapthoptheep2076 lol

    • @jrobbin24
      @jrobbin24 Рік тому

      I agree with you ... I do many different improvised workouts just to keep moving in the majority of the equipment that I use is an exercise equipment at all just things that were laying around the house that I figured would help with muscle stimulation odd walls countertops then one of my personal favorites the saw horses

  • @RJ-is9ko
    @RJ-is9ko 2 роки тому +1

    Get a paralette dip stand. Do neutral grip inverted pullups. If you got a barbell you can place it across the arms in order to do pronated or supinated inverted pullups. Builds all the muscles in the back including lats. It will also increase your pullups

  • @vana4054
    @vana4054 Рік тому +1

    The problem with grips on these bars, is that over time they will leave marks on the door frame as you use it over time, kinda annoying but not a major problem and defiantly worth it. IF you are afraid of falling down, create a temporary "mate" thick enough to potentially soften the fall if the top frame of your frame snaps off.

  • @owentimo
    @owentimo 3 роки тому +72

    3/4" pine trim molding held on by a few 18 gauge staples is not secure.

    • @aimless-drifter
      @aimless-drifter 3 роки тому

      how about 3/4" MDF trim held by few brad nails?

    • @DanteYewToob
      @DanteYewToob 2 роки тому +3

      That’s not how the force is applied.
      Most of your weight gets transferred perpendicular to the frame, not parallel. It basically pushes horizontally from both sides and friction keeps it in place once your weight is on it. I know because I have one and I’ve used it on a completely broken trim, and even a naked hallway frame.
      It’s not like just hanging from the trim by your finger tips like a lot of people do.

  • @ZyroZoro
    @ZyroZoro 3 роки тому +713

    Ben: I'm 190 pounds, so if this thing doesn't break on me then you guys got no excuses
    Me: **laughing at 280 pounds** no way that's holding me up

    • @jstar6543
      @jstar6543 3 роки тому +17

      Max weight 250lbs says it on the bar

    • @100chickeneggs5
      @100chickeneggs5 3 роки тому +29

      can you even do a pull up?

    • @literallyjustanegg4552
      @literallyjustanegg4552 3 роки тому +48

      @@100chickeneggs5 I mean I’m 260 and I can do a few pull ups. I’m 6’6tho so I’m not sure if that’s a fair comparison

    • @fitzhugh7463
      @fitzhugh7463 3 роки тому +75

      @@literallyjustanegg4552 damn you’re a big egg

    • @literallyjustanegg4552
      @literallyjustanegg4552 3 роки тому +4

      @@fitzhugh7463 yessir

  • @tahlid
    @tahlid 2 роки тому +1

    Your videos are informative and inspiring man. Thank You for your efforts. Keep Creating Keep Growing.

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 2 роки тому

      His videos today are so good!

  • @yomommashaus
    @yomommashaus Рік тому

    You had me for a hot minute with the hammer part LOL

  • @urwahmunir72
    @urwahmunir72 3 роки тому +15

    Just discovered the channel today. Amazing content Ben

  • @NBDYSPCL
    @NBDYSPCL 3 роки тому +58

    I have this pull-up bar and can attest to its durability...my doorframe? ...Not so much.

  • @machos
    @machos 2 роки тому

    Totally loved this and I ‘re-mounted’, yes you read that correctly, I re-mounted my cheap pull up bar that I purchased over two months ago. Great videos, I subscribed. 💪🥵

  • @meandab
    @meandab 2 роки тому

    You have great videos and a great editing style man.

  • @mgenceska
    @mgenceska 3 роки тому +27

    Ben, I had no idea that you had a channel this fun. I just watched your and Olivia's Ninja Run performances and UA-cam suggested this video. I'm glad I've watched this. I'm subscribing. You should do more videos.

  • @xtrnl999
    @xtrnl999 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for all you do, Ben. UA-camrs like you got me back into working out and my life is much more richer for it! God Bless you, sir!

  • @mtberrycrunch4196
    @mtberrycrunch4196 2 роки тому

    dude you deserve so many more subscribers your editing is amazing!!!!

  • @user-kp7gb4hs8q
    @user-kp7gb4hs8q Рік тому

    Mate thx for the vid and the idea to use my chin up door bar for many other moves, which are also fun. Your vid is entertaining and you both are sensational. Never saw any of your vids before but glad I have today

  • @Baruch05
    @Baruch05 3 роки тому +23

    Came for the bar, stayed for the positive energy you're putting out in the word. Helping you with the subs and can't wait to dig into a few more vids. Cheers!

    • @SeverBalu
      @SeverBalu 2 роки тому

      Hehe same here, two months later. Love the energy and humour.

  • @joelmason6358
    @joelmason6358 3 роки тому +32

    I went all out and got the $12 kmart bar, no mods required. Having metal door frames gives me a bit more faith in it too.

    • @hamad4121
      @hamad4121 3 роки тому +3

      Same today, took a bit to build but yeah seems ok...

    • @MarqueeliusThe_III
      @MarqueeliusThe_III 5 місяців тому +1

      I don’t have a metal door frame but I’m 13 weighing in at around 120 ibs so I’m confident too.

  • @Aro800
    @Aro800 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video! Thanks for the reminder " Limiting beliefs".... All the best big fan of you both on Australian Ninja warrior. Subscribed!

  • @_SahilRaturi
    @_SahilRaturi 2 роки тому +1

    Subscribed for 😂😂🤣ur Unboxing style.. at first i thought are they really giving a hammer and that lil axe🤣

  • @Mishalex
    @Mishalex 3 роки тому +13

    I honestly cannot agree with you one this one, my friend. I bought one of these cheap-o pull-up bars years ago, and the following calamities ensued: 1) I damaged my door frame even though I properly installed it, because I weigh 250lbs and the door simply wasn't holding up well. Thankfully, the door frame damage was minimal and mostly cosmetic. The more relevant point is... 2) I'm a large person with broad shoulders, and the pull-up bar forced me to adopt a much more narrow grip than I naturally would have. Consequently, it put a strain on my middle deltoids and rotator cuff muscles every time I used this for pull-ups. I thought "as long as I have good form and maintain a rigid core, it shouldn't be a problem, right?" Wrong. Good form was impossible because if forced my arms into an unnatural position. Therefore, if you are a larger person with broad shoulders, I highly recommend you not mess around with these low cost pull-up bars and get yourself a real pull-up bar that is better structurally supported.

    • @scout1710
      @scout1710 2 роки тому +4

      they have a weight limit you know. usually at around 240, so that explains it

    • @neztech.
      @neztech. 2 роки тому +5

      yeah i think thats more of a common sense issue to just not try and do pullups on your door weighing 250 pounds

  • @shameermalik4297
    @shameermalik4297 2 роки тому +66

    Ok now let's talk about how his dad is truly a master baiter

  • @knockknock1246
    @knockknock1246 2 роки тому

    Great vid! I added some padding for protection of the frames and also for best utilization .
    Libby is a one fit cutie!

  • @lerey74
    @lerey74 2 роки тому

    The perfect spacing to keep my shoulders safe is at the same exact position where the two vertical bars are screwed(it hurts if i choose wider), so for me a standard door traction bar is better

  • @rameshtavishwakarma2201
    @rameshtavishwakarma2201 3 роки тому +32

    I don't understand how UA-cam Algorithm actually works!!
    But this channel, this kind of editing with such a lively energy deserves a hell loads of vieewwssss and likessss❤️
    Thanks for the motivation! ☺️

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  3 роки тому +6

      Hey Rameshta I appreciate the kind words!

  • @Thejoeordinary1
    @Thejoeordinary1 2 роки тому +12

    Great video and the bar appears versatile, however, I have one based on the same design and they only recommend pull-ups , neutral grip pull-ups, chin-ups, pushups and dips (sits too low for effective dips imo but I guess it does hit the triceps from a different angle) Great piece of equipment but I wouldn’t be doing any gymnastics type exercises on it ..not that I could lol

    • @mixelplik
      @mixelplik Рік тому +1

      Absolutely, this thing should only be used for dead-hang pullup/chin up. It can be used for push ups and brace your feet for situps, but there's not enough range of motion for a good dip workout - recommend dedicated dip bars for that.

  • @spbiscotto19r
    @spbiscotto19r 2 роки тому

    Absolutely true, I spent 20 bucks on an Adidas one, and is amazing. The only thing is that how you are using that bar is putting a lot of stress on the door upper frame, you should use the parallel handles and add more grip on the wood "extensions"(or put the wood on the other frame part) . That part is made to move the vertical force to a horizontal force to dot damage the door. Anyway amazing content

  • @horrible6576
    @horrible6576 2 роки тому

    I've now watched 2 of your videos for the first time and you're breaking through to me dude. I have this same bar and use it all the time, but the messages at the end of your videos are speaking to me. Subscribed

    • @BenEcho
      @BenEcho  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help, i appreciate that man

  • @avalonjustin
    @avalonjustin 2 роки тому +9

    Tip for people worried about damaging their door frames: wrap a towel over the end pieces of the bar. I bought my Iron Gym years ago but used it so much the padding wore off, so it can put marks on the door frame. It's worth the trouble!

  • @iTheFrenchReaper
    @iTheFrenchReaper 3 роки тому +77

    "If this thing doesn't break on me then you got no excuses"
    -Didn't you just placed it and did those exercises once? 😅

  • @foreducation408
    @foreducation408 2 роки тому

    This is the most funniest and education at the same time kind of content i ever seen.

  • @dhlong1697
    @dhlong1697 2 роки тому

    That unboxing is hilarious!

  • @prateek114
    @prateek114 3 роки тому +7

    I’ve been using this bar for almost 5 years. It definitely holds up. + I’ve the right door frame

  • @creamofthecrop6743
    @creamofthecrop6743 3 роки тому +35

    I can’t get buff if this thing falls Out my doorframe and cave my head in on the floor

    • @RaniaIsAwesome
      @RaniaIsAwesome 3 роки тому

      I have never seen a more absurdly dangerous thing in my entire life, held up by duct tape!

    • @waterpidez6732
      @waterpidez6732 3 роки тому +9

      @@RaniaIsAwesome The duct tape isnt gonna fail anytime soon. The duct tape isnt the one holding it, all it does is hold a piece of wood. The piece of wood is shoved to the wall and pressure is applied on it. Basically the pull up bar wants to rotate down when he is on it, but the piece of wood is there to prevent it. Its like that table that with 2 chains holding it up

    • @hydroaegis6658
      @hydroaegis6658 3 роки тому +1

      lol It's physically impossible by design. Unless you're over 200 lbs or something.

    • @creamofthecrop6743
      @creamofthecrop6743 3 роки тому

      @@hydroaegis6658 210lbs with my dumbass putting it together and screwing up the build, there’s a solid chance it breaks, assuming I can even do a pull up in the first place

  • @damiankrol5879
    @damiankrol5879 2 роки тому

    Paused just before the end and ordered one for myself. This is just what I needed to hear honestly :D

  • @Milkiyas312
    @Milkiyas312 2 роки тому +1

    You've really inspired me!

  • @seproh0
    @seproh0 2 роки тому +40

    I've had this exact pull up bar for years and fortunately it fits above my doorway frame, and since then side things actually push towards the door frame, like 90% of the weight actually goes inwards towards the doorframe and only 10% is actually pulling down on the top of the doorframe if that makes any sense. This means it's basically impossible for the pull up bar to break the doorframe. This is a great pull up bar overall. (sorry for my english)

    • @hutsongamble5086
      @hutsongamble5086 Рік тому +2

      English is great dude!

    • @glenw-xm5zf
      @glenw-xm5zf Рік тому

      Do a vector diagram and figure out a plan, if it so be your resistance piece is Gyproc

  • @IRVremy
    @IRVremy 2 роки тому +3

    5:04 oooo nice!

  • @gudnilehtinen
    @gudnilehtinen 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the insparation.

  • @underby2483
    @underby2483 2 роки тому +1

    inspiring and great sense of humor

  • @cedricradloff8152
    @cedricradloff8152 3 роки тому +77

    I got this as a present when i was 8, I'm now 19 and my home gym has barely grown in equipment XD just rings and parallets were added. literally, everything you need

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite 3 роки тому +4

      rings are great. too bad my ceiling is falling apart all over my house or I'd buy some forsure.

    • @unbekannt5732
      @unbekannt5732 3 роки тому +6

      that hardly depends on your goals and what you like to do. :)

    • @RGV2300
      @RGV2300 3 роки тому +1

      Tall paralletes? A dip station or something similar is a must imo.

    • @cedricradloff8152
      @cedricradloff8152 3 роки тому

      @@RGV2300 I'm using the rings as dips but dip bars are amazing if need be

    • @thereasonabletroll68
      @thereasonabletroll68 3 роки тому

      All I need if you only want to do calisthenics

  • @ekoto214
    @ekoto214 2 роки тому +10

    5:10 did he copy paste the "ooo nice"???

    • @Funny-yb6vu
      @Funny-yb6vu 2 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂I think so 😂

  • @shadowgolem9158
    @shadowgolem9158 2 роки тому +1

    Consider me inspired! Ordered a pull up bar ( wall mount, my (and many modern) door frames are decorations only.) It has the hook spots so I can use assist bungies as needed while I build back up.

  • @jmatt4life
    @jmatt4life Рік тому

    I have that identical style locking pull-up bar, purchased at Walmart, about 15+ years ago.
    Not sure about the brand but it cost within $25 at the time.
    It stays in my kitchen doorway from the living room.
    Very happy with it.

  • @amoran225
    @amoran225 3 роки тому +3

    I would not recommend hanging upside down from it, I've seen these things slip off the door frame too many times to be confident doing that. The whole thing is supported by like a 1cm width sliver of the door frame.

  • @OldestPagans
    @OldestPagans 3 роки тому +9

    I’ve had mine for like 9 years and never had a problem. I just don’t do anything explosive with it. I still use it every time it rains and I can’t work out outside.

    • @elliotkouame3849
      @elliotkouame3849 3 роки тому

      @Medin Jazvin had mine for about 5 months. No issues. A bit of chipping of the wood and paint around the doorframe, that’s all.

    • @sd91499
      @sd91499 3 роки тому

      @Medin Jazvin I've had one for years lmao it's not too bad. I drilled new holes and moved the middle bar backwards so it fits my doorframe better

  • @BELLSTARIA
    @BELLSTARIA Рік тому

    Amazing video and great message

  • @Johan-fw8wq
    @Johan-fw8wq Рік тому

    I saw you in Ninja Warrior. Well done! Nice to see you there.

  • @Neroblade666
    @Neroblade666 3 роки тому +3

    The sound effect you use for your text kept making me think my headphones were breaking lawl

  • @chrisnga6910
    @chrisnga6910 2 роки тому +4

    I recommend getting one of those bars that have 5 screws on each side much more secure and comfortable

  • @fagyu7502
    @fagyu7502 2 роки тому +2

    Ive had a standard straight bar on my door for a month now and I've doubled the amount of chinups I can do, from 6 to 12, and I can also do like 5 pretty good pullups now, but the bar is a bit narrow for comfortable pullups

  • @JakobVarming
    @JakobVarming 2 роки тому

    Your channel just got a new believer!

  • @Brother_JL
    @Brother_JL 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve had the same one for years works great. Do a set of 5 every time you use the bathroom or get a drink.

  • @alexjohnson2527
    @alexjohnson2527 3 роки тому +19

    When I was in the marines, we had a pullup bar rigged in the shop (our workspace). The goal was 300 pullups a week, every week, when we were deployed (working 7 days, 12 hour shifts). My max was 17 pullups. Cue 3 years after getting out of the marines. I could barely even do one pullup. I had this same type of pullup bar from high school. Found it, threw it in my closet doorframe, and made a goal of doing a max set anytime I entered my bedroom. That was about 5 months ago, and I'm up to 6 max pullups now. No other changes, no other workout routines or anything like that. So yeah, this pullup bar is great.

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite 3 роки тому +3

      max out everytime you enter the room lmao #rip

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite 3 роки тому +15

      "hey can you grab my water from the bedroom?" "no, no I cannot."

    • @alexjohnson2527
      @alexjohnson2527 3 роки тому +4

      @@darkskinwhite Lol honestly, some of those 'max sets' really are struggling to do even 1 pull-up. I sometimes have to take my dog on a walk or something so I'll be out of the house for an hour.

    • @darkskinwhite
      @darkskinwhite 3 роки тому

      @@alexjohnson2527 yeah I get ya I used to do the same thing with Pushups which is not as hard but you end up maxing out and like half a Pushups eventually and then it's like what's the point lol

  • @jdiaz4877
    @jdiaz4877 Рік тому

    Thank you for this man!

  • @poshgentleman559
    @poshgentleman559 2 роки тому

    A good way to have a doorway multi gym is: weld together 3 peices of robust one inch square tube, so it will fit inside your doorway....have holes for wood screws every 3 inches or so....and screw the frame into your doorway with round headed screws. You now have a very strong steel frame....on which you can weld a pullup bar out of one inch tube.....also weld brackets under the pullupbar for rope.....you can weld at waist high dip handles with support brackets for overhand, and underhand dips. You now have a gym that enables you to do: a variety of pullups and chins.....underhand, and overhand dips....rope can be hanged from brackets under pullup bar to do narrow invert rows, also hold onto dip handles for wide invert rows...also hold onto dip handles for one and two leg squats.....and you can put bands on brackets to do various exercises...you can do pushups on the floor in the doorway...with this frame l can also: put one hand on the pullup bar, and one hand on the dip bar...and do like a dip/chin combo exercise.....so there are lots of things you can think of. It's ok for me at 5ft 10in......but if your really tall it may be awkward......these doorway things are potentially dangerous.....and free standing power towers could tip right over. If you do it right.....the door should still shut.....if not use three quarter inch robust tube. You can paint it to match your doorway.....some delivery person was mystified by it, .....and l told this very bemused chap that: l was an escort, and they pay to be strapped on this contraption😂

  • @levihua1980
    @levihua1980 3 роки тому +67

    A bit of wood makes everything good

  • @soulmate702000
    @soulmate702000 Рік тому +22

    I'm a gym trainer but don't train at all in the gym only at home. A pull up bar is a must, in combination with resistance bands and sling trainer there are so many possibilities for a great workout. I put L-Brackets on the front door frame for extra stability and it works like a dream, no chance of it slipping off the edge now. My Stepper is my bench and with a good range of dumbbells I'm set. No waiting, no fuss, screaming on the last rep allowed :-)

    • @eagleslandin1692
      @eagleslandin1692 Рік тому +1

      Tyler, would you be able to provide more information on the L brackets? The size and positioning of said L brackets would assist me.
      I wish pictures could be posted 🤔

    • @soulmate702000
      @soulmate702000 Рік тому +1

      @@eagleslandin1692 Sorry didn't see this post for some reason. Just basic L formed flat brackets. I had 2 @ 6 cms x 6cms lying around. What you're doing with them is extending the size of the lip of your upper door frame. Place the bracket with the back to the wall and the L form directly on the lip of the door frame so that it extends a few cms over the width of the lip and thus giving extra support. Use long screws for better stability. That's it 2 brackets are enough just make sure they fit within the length of the pull up bar support. You probably figured it out a month after your post but just in case. Its held out really well up to now even with heavily weighted pull ups.

  • @Xargxes
    @Xargxes Рік тому

    "You're watching me put a bit of tape on." I rofled x)

  • @willdeleon
    @willdeleon 2 роки тому

    😂 🔝 I loved this! Great job on those muscle ups 💟😎💪

  • @tenettttt
    @tenettttt 3 роки тому +7

    I've even installed tiny hooks keeping mine from slipping off, and fastened the doorframe itself with screws keeping it from snapping off the wall. They're usually just fixed with tiny nails.

  • @woodsculptor675
    @woodsculptor675 3 роки тому +8

    I am 61 years old, weigh 225 and I use this bar to do chin-ups and pushups, have been for many years. It's a great time saver. I just have to lay off the deep fried hog jowls. Great vid!

  • @richardsunday1612
    @richardsunday1612 Рік тому

    That unboxing was hilarious

  • @kaneryan123
    @kaneryan123 2 роки тому

    You got me lol. You got me on the hammer and hatchet.

  • @TheMrSzony
    @TheMrSzony 3 роки тому +6

    Your checkmark sound, sounds exactly like my cartilage grinding in my neck and dude was I freaking out not knowing what happens.

    • @ishaan691
      @ishaan691 3 роки тому

      Holy shit this happened to me the day before yesterday while doing shrugs, is that normal?

    • @davids3539
      @davids3539 3 роки тому

      It's the sound from Pokemon, how have you not played it?

  • @genis9703
    @genis9703 3 роки тому +8

    I’ve had this bar for more than a year now and it’s pretty good definitely would recommend it

    • @johannes01
      @johannes01 2 роки тому

      Is it still holding up?

  • @domieSinday
    @domieSinday 2 роки тому

    I like that attitude! and because of that? I subscribed!

  • @tealthepog
    @tealthepog 5 місяців тому

    had this for about a year its really useful

  • @grandk5568
    @grandk5568 3 роки тому +7

    are we not gonna talk about how he pasted the same "ooo nice" 3 times. Good work though ben keep it up!

  • @scrub_lord
    @scrub_lord 3 роки тому +11

    *Me watching this the day after ordering a $30 pull up bar*
    "Welp"

  • @ThtSunbreaker
    @ThtSunbreaker 2 роки тому

    I've watched 1 video and 1 minute of this one and I already love you my guy

  • @albertobernal2537
    @albertobernal2537 Рік тому

    Awesome video, 'nuff said :)

  • @itemtest1
    @itemtest1 3 роки тому +16

    6:30 She watched you fail doing it and tried a different strategy. Very adaptive :)😊😉👍

    • @mgenceska
      @mgenceska 3 роки тому +2

      Because she's a ninja!

  • @manupgroup
    @manupgroup 2 роки тому +3

    I've been training with exactly this bar for 1 year already haha

  • @phsal5182
    @phsal5182 2 роки тому

    great vid. thank you!

  • @jgalela
    @jgalela 2 роки тому

    I am so happy I found Ben!