I realized after posting the video, I didn't actually go back and show the comparison of this pull-up bar against other pull-up bars. I apologize for that mistake.
My steel pull up bar when I was a teenager was located in our basement. My father drilled a hole through 2-3 floor joists, unable to remember, put nylon rope through the holes, evened them out at around 6' or so from the ground, I had to stand on my tip toes and extend fully to reach the bar, and he created two loops on each side. He slid a 6' bar between the loops, tightened them, and I had a pull up bar! The concept seems odd, but in reality, I learned how to pull up with perfect form, and since he used nylon rope, I could safely perform powerups, or whatever I wanted! Again, I learned how to perform strict chin-ups and pull-ups! I remember when I had to move, I began using a fixed bar and marveled at how much easier a fixed bar was to use!
(1)Drill a HOLE THRU 2-3 floor joists.(2) PUT NYLON ROPE 🪢 THRU the holes🕳️ ⛳ 's ( 4 5/16 the SCREWS NEEDED+ 2. ,Even them out around 6' or SO from the AROUND. & STAND ON tip yvtoes and create a LOOP between the 6' LOOPSBAR between the cLOOPS ) & tighten THEM & VIOLA!!
I was considering this Titan bar vs DIY, and as if my devices are reading my mind, your videos (this one and your DIY video) popped up. Thanks for posting. I bought a Scratch N Dent so likely will see the same issues yours had, all of which I'm cool with.
I've always had a concern about hanging heavy weight to narrow floor joists like yours. Let's says that the combined weight of the body and the rack is 240 lbs. That means that each of the four screws would have to support 60 lbs. Would that over-stress the joist-strength or the wood itself when attached that way ? Do you see ANY risk to hanging that much weight to joists (splitting wood or ripping out of the wood) ? Also, especially if the floor above is already loaded with a lot of weight.
I wouldn't factor the load of the house in to the equation. The weight on top of the board wouldn't factor into I'd the board will split or not. Also consider there's 4 different lag bolts sharing that load. So each bolt is only supporting 1/4th of your weight. I'm not concerned with it holding my weight plus added weight for weighted pull ups.
@@RyanTreadaway i got this bar and was surprised, like you, with the "no assembly instructions required". Ridiculous. However subsequent searches lead me here.
I'm perfectly aware it's usually the carrier's fault. The internal packaging was in perfect shape, meaning the bar was like that when it went into the package. So it was Titan's fault, not the carrier.
As long as you have the bar anchored into something strong, you should be good to go. I'm 200 lbs and I believe the most weight I've added so far is 50 lbs. There were absolutely no signs that it couldn't handle more.
@@RyanTreadaway fantastic, I have the exact same floor joists and height from the floor. I'm 5'7 and 160 so this looked perfect. I have a half rack with a regular pullup bar, that's way too smooth, no different grips, and is too big.
@@RyanTreadaway hey Ryan, just got my Titan pullup bar today. I'm setting it up currently and wanted to ask about the ceiling attachments- even when screwed in all the way the bar moves around a lot inside the bracket. Not sure if I should just wrench it down or what.
In my personal opinion, wall mounted bars aren't as good. Wall space is in much higher demand than ceiling space in a garage gym. There's generally going to be almost nothing mounted to the ceiling.
@@RyanTreadaway I have a DIY ceiling mounted straight bar. However, I am interested in increasing articulation angles in my wrists and shoulders while doing pull-ups. To this goal, I may remove the bar and replace it with mounts for hanging gym rings, so I can perform pull-ups with wrists, elbows and shoulders in even more various positions and widths in order to involve and stress even more stabilization and pulling muscles. 'Range of movement' has grown in importance to me on this strength building journey.
Thank you for your video. Encouraging others to get into physical condition to the goal of strength and health is an excellent moral pursuit. Physical health and fitness is a goal worth chasing for everyone. It is good for the mind and body and it makes for much better, more satisfying, sleep as well. Your videos are great. Keep up the good work.
I realized after posting the video, I didn't actually go back and show the comparison of this pull-up bar against other pull-up bars. I apologize for that mistake.
all good 8-)
@@bigboyjohn9850 Thanks for understanding!
My steel pull up bar when I was a teenager was located in our basement. My father drilled a hole through 2-3 floor joists, unable to remember, put nylon rope through the holes, evened them out at around 6' or so from the ground, I had to stand on my tip toes and extend fully to reach the bar, and he created two loops on each side. He slid a 6' bar between the loops, tightened them, and I had a pull up bar! The concept seems odd, but in reality, I learned how to pull up with perfect form, and since he used nylon rope, I could safely perform powerups, or whatever I wanted! Again, I learned how to perform strict chin-ups and pull-ups! I remember when I had to move, I began using a fixed bar and marveled at how much easier a fixed bar was to use!
That's awesome! I love that. Interesting way to do a DIY pull up "bar".
(1)Drill a HOLE THRU 2-3 floor joists.(2) PUT NYLON ROPE 🪢 THRU the holes🕳️ ⛳ 's ( 4 5/16 the SCREWS NEEDED+ 2. ,Even them out around 6' or SO from the AROUND. & STAND ON tip yvtoes and create a LOOP between the 6' LOOPSBAR between the cLOOPS ) & tighten THEM & VIOLA!!
The hardware is for concrete. Those aren’t as easy to come by as lag bolts but still they should include lag bolts.
Exactly. I'm not aware of many people who are going to have concrete ceilings in their garage.
I was considering this Titan bar vs DIY, and as if my devices are reading my mind, your videos (this one and your DIY video) popped up. Thanks for posting. I bought a Scratch N Dent so likely will see the same issues yours had, all of which I'm cool with.
That's crazy. Haha glad the videos were helpful!
I've always had a concern about hanging heavy weight to narrow floor joists like yours.
Let's says that the combined weight of the body and the rack is 240 lbs. That means that each of the four screws would have to support 60 lbs. Would that over-stress the joist-strength or the wood itself when attached that way ?
Do you see ANY risk to hanging that much weight to joists (splitting wood or ripping out of the wood) ?
Also, especially if the floor above is already loaded with a lot of weight.
I wouldn't factor the load of the house in to the equation. The weight on top of the board wouldn't factor into I'd the board will split or not.
Also consider there's 4 different lag bolts sharing that load. So each bolt is only supporting 1/4th of your weight. I'm not concerned with it holding my weight plus added weight for weighted pull ups.
Great review man keep it up!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Very helpful, thank you
Happy to help!
Thanks for this review!
Happy to help!
@@RyanTreadaway i got this bar and was surprised, like you, with the "no assembly instructions required". Ridiculous.
However subsequent searches lead me here.
@@zecmo hopefully, this helped!
How'd you get 5/16" to work? They have a 1/2" head which passes through the hole. So the washer is the only thing really holding it?
Pretty much!
You people need to learn that carriers tend to be the ones that damage stuff like that not the seller.
I'm perfectly aware it's usually the carrier's fault.
The internal packaging was in perfect shape, meaning the bar was like that when it went into the package. So it was Titan's fault, not the carrier.
How much weight are you confident in holding on this bar? I'm hoping for around 320lbs total here. Other than that the bar looks perfect!
As long as you have the bar anchored into something strong, you should be good to go. I'm 200 lbs and I believe the most weight I've added so far is 50 lbs. There were absolutely no signs that it couldn't handle more.
@@RyanTreadaway fantastic, I have the exact same floor joists and height from the floor. I'm 5'7 and 160 so this looked perfect. I have a half rack with a regular pullup bar, that's way too smooth, no different grips, and is too big.
@@nomadicstrength this should work great for you then!
@@RyanTreadaway hey Ryan, just got my Titan pullup bar today. I'm setting it up currently and wanted to ask about the ceiling attachments- even when screwed in all the way the bar moves around a lot inside the bracket. Not sure if I should just wrench it down or what.
@@nomadicstrength I used screws and screwed it all the way down.
I just found a nearly identical pull-up bar for $69 & free shipping; but it is wall mount.
In my personal opinion, wall mounted bars aren't as good. Wall space is in much higher demand than ceiling space in a garage gym. There's generally going to be almost nothing mounted to the ceiling.
@@RyanTreadaway I have a DIY ceiling mounted straight bar. However, I am interested in increasing articulation angles in my wrists and shoulders while doing pull-ups. To this goal, I may remove the bar and replace it with mounts for hanging gym rings, so I can perform pull-ups with wrists, elbows and shoulders in even more various positions and widths in order to involve and stress even more stabilization and pulling muscles. 'Range of movement' has grown in importance to me on this strength building journey.
@@troy3456789 Rings are a great option as well!
Thank you for your video. Encouraging others to get into physical condition to the goal of strength and health is an excellent moral pursuit. Physical health and fitness is a goal worth chasing for everyone. It is good for the mind and body and it makes for much better, more satisfying, sleep as well. Your videos are great. Keep up the good work.
@@troy3456789 thanks, Robert! I appreciate the kind words.
Do you think this is safe to drill into a tree branch?
Hmm, Depends how old/thick the branch is. I'm not really sure!
What is the height of your basement?
9 ft from the floor to the bottom of the joists.
Your mustache is distracting...
Thanks, my friend.