The best way to mount a pipe up there is to use what’s called a handrail flange… You can take a chisel or if you have access to one a hole, saw and cut a little pocket into the wood to recess it for added strength. But basically what it does is you have the end of the pipe threaded and then you screw the flange on there and when you get ready to attach it to the wood you attach it to the wood with four leg screws. If you chisel out a circle for it to sit in, that’s about an inch deep, there is no way it can ever come out, but you still have that flange to where the pipe can never turn because the threads only allow the pipe to turn one way. Put a little red or green Loctite on the threads when you set them and it will never turn. The green Loctite is so permanent. It normally takes heating with a torch to get it off. They use it to keep gun barrels in place. A handrail flange for 1 inch pipe cost maybe $3-5 dollars last time I checked so they’re not real expensive. Also, if you wanna save digging an extra hole and buying an extra piece of wood, you can get double duty out of one of the poles for your pull up bar and use it as one of the supports for your parallel bars… There’s no reason why you can’t use the end support for your pull up bar as one of the supports for one end of your parallel bars and that saves you a whole post at a hole full of concrete. And it just makes the entire situation even more strong and resilient to movement because now it’s braced in multiple directions.
don't know where you are but if you are where it freezes you do not want to concrete them in as concrete and wood expand and contract at different rates, leaving space between the wood and concrete and they will rot after a few years as water will get in between them. I just tar the post bottoms that go in to the ground + about 6" above to protect them from rot, and pack them in as tight as you can. I go 42" deep as that is all my hand diggers can reach I use clam and a auger No motor it is a great work out and even more when you hit rocks and tree roots.
Excelent, excelent video, I have been looking at many of these and today I'm finishing my DIY gym and I wanted to tell you your video was one of two that helped me.
3-4 feet into the ground is overkill for the parallel bars. Especially if you use 6x6s. A 4x4 works just fine for parallel bars with 20-24 inches underground with concrete
Thank you for this. He doesn't reply to any comments. I guess I know this stuff, from common sense, but I need to be sure, that's why I'm watching these videos and read comments. Is 24 inches in the ground (with concrete) enough for pull-up bars too?
Those parallel bars look closer to 2 inches in diameter. Did you buy them as 1.5" inside diameter, which is about 1.9 inches outside diameter for Schedule 40 pipe?
Thanks for the video, man! I'm planning to build one for the summer so I can try out some muscle ups. By the way, have you changed your diet/workout routine a lot lately? It seems like you're getting buffer by the video, which is rad! xD
when he says a 1 inch pipe for th pull ups bar , is that the outer diameter of the pipe or the inside of it ? I got a 1 inch pipe but the outer diameter is actually 1 and a quarter
Thank you so much dude, I probably gonna try to build them myself just like yours, I really love that you though of the handgrip and that's it important to have a little wider grip, I love your pullup bar aswell, seems so amazing you flying side to side haha, you indeed can't do that on a regular one, and I love the bend, I hope I can find those galvanized bars.. the wood will be no problem
Are you sure those parallel bars are 1.5inches? They look more like 2 - 2.5inches pipes🤔. I’m building my own park and I’m looking for some measurements. Great video, man.
I have some 2" hollow steel pipe that was used for a jungle gym before. I want to use this pipe to make pull up bars instead of the 6x6 wood beams. Do you think the 2" pipe will be adequate to make it stable and solid? I'm guessing 2" steel pipe is more rigid than 6x6 wood but who knows. Also, can I dig deeper and that would help compensate for it not being 6x6?
2:21 I'm pretty sure that you meant 49 inches and not 39. 39 is the height of my pelvis , no way that your chest is at that height. I'm 6ft by the way.
Great video thank you. Two questions if you don't mind.... did you add concrete to the holes for the poles or just in earth? And second, how did you secure the cross bar to the poles? It looks like you reinforced with a plate of wood? Thank you
Hi Corey, is it ok to attach the parallel bars to the pull up bar post? Does saving one 6 in x 6 in post. Btw, very sturdy and simple. I probably install steps to help me get up. I am starting the exercise as a 71 yrs old. I have a pull up mate and its ok if I want to stay, but I want to achieve more, and progress before I get too old.... tnx EdA
Should someone 5 inches taller make them maybe an inch wider? Idk if width biomechanic requirements increase linearly with height? Tempted to make them 25" or 24.5" - I'm sure there's an expert who knows!
@@CesarAbeid This matters a lot. It's from plumbing section because the walls of the pipes are thicker, around 3-4mm thick. Normal pipes are around 2mm thick, which is not enough.
I'm about to build my own pull up bar station based on this video, but I wasn't able to buy 6×6 timbers the sawmill only had 4×4 timbers, do you think they will be ok?
A 1 inch galvanized pipe has an outside diameter of 1.315 in and a 1.5 inch galvanized pipe has an outside diameter of 1.900. Are those your pipes dimensions?
James Morrell Yeah the 1” means internal, it would be more convenient if they went by outer diameter but I realize these pipes are technically meant for other purposes than a pull up bar haha. I found a nice link for the pipe sizing here www.rolledalloys.com/tools/pipe-chart/
I think you read your tape wrong on the dip bar height lol, 39" and it comes up to your chest? So since you're 5'8" that makes your head approx 2' long I think LOL. I came here looking just for that measurement so I noticed that one's off. Thanks for sharing your knowledge though, much obliged!
@@PaTaT0728 right on, i bought a dip bar pull up bar station, and its just under 24 inches from inside to inside, the bars are thin, when i do dips on it, it feels kind of wide for me. im 5'6" 165lbs. i have another dip bar, its a v shape, it has thick handles, i do them with the bars going inward from my pov. feels more better. it seems the distance from inside to inside on those at bottom of palms where my pinkies are at, is about same as the dip pull up bar station, but maybe the v shape makes the difference, or it could be the thickness.
@@theprodigal7143 22 inside 25 total. Its comfortable, i have 23inch wide shoulders and its perfect. I recommend going based on shoulder width. Too wide and you will pull a muscle to narrow and you won't target the intended muscle.
attempts for new moves for freestyling it's hard to direct attempt on higher bars that's y short bars and once you are pro than uh can try on heighted bars
Conan the Destroyer how is the 6ft wide length feeling? I will be doing the same set up pretty much. I’m wondering how much better a 1 inch bar also will be in terms of bending since it’s 6ft rather than 7.5 ft like this video.
@@LucidVisionMane A 1 inch bar is the way to go and I made it 7 foot wide (used an 8 foot bar). Used 6"x6"x12' treated posts, cement, and an inexpensive post cap on top of both posts. It is solid with no wiggle.
Corey Hall Aww, Corey. I was hoping you would tell us your specs and measurements. It's hard to get an idea of your size on your videos. I'm sure you know your height and weight. Do you know your chest size, waist, and biceps. IMHO, you have perfect proportions for a man. Incredibly lean and built/buff--not ridiculously huge like so many BBs are.
The best way to mount a pipe up there is to use what’s called a handrail flange… You can take a chisel or if you have access to one a hole, saw and cut a little pocket into the wood to recess it for added strength. But basically what it does is you have the end of the pipe threaded and then you screw the flange on there and when you get ready to attach it to the wood you attach it to the wood with four leg screws. If you chisel out a circle for it to sit in, that’s about an inch deep, there is no way it can ever come out, but you still have that flange to where the pipe can never turn because the threads only allow the pipe to turn one way. Put a little red or green Loctite on the threads when you set them and it will never turn. The green Loctite is so permanent. It normally takes heating with a torch to get it off. They use it to keep gun barrels in place.
A handrail flange for 1 inch pipe cost maybe $3-5 dollars last time I checked so they’re not real expensive.
Also, if you wanna save digging an extra hole and buying an extra piece of wood, you can get double duty out of one of the poles for your pull up bar and use it as one of the supports for your parallel bars… There’s no reason why you can’t use the end support for your pull up bar as one of the supports for one end of your parallel bars and that saves you a whole post at a hole full of concrete. And it just makes the entire situation even more strong and resilient to movement because now it’s braced in multiple directions.
don't know where you are but if you are where it freezes you do not want to concrete them in as concrete and wood expand and contract at different rates, leaving space between the wood and concrete and they will rot after a few years as water will get in between them. I just tar the post bottoms that go in to the ground + about 6" above to protect them from rot, and pack them in as tight as you can. I go 42" deep as that is all my hand diggers can reach I use clam and a auger No motor it is a great work out and even more when you hit rocks and tree roots.
Excelent, excelent video, I have been looking at many of these and today I'm finishing my DIY gym and I wanted to tell you your video was one of two that helped me.
Thanks for this video! Im building my own pull-up bar in my backyard and this one has been the most help compared to all the other videos.
I was so ready to make changes to the heights but I’m 5’6 too lol
3-4 feet into the ground is overkill for the parallel bars. Especially if you use 6x6s. A 4x4 works just fine for parallel bars with 20-24 inches underground with concrete
Thank you for this. He doesn't reply to any comments. I guess I know this stuff, from common sense, but I need to be sure, that's why I'm watching these videos and read comments. Is 24 inches in the ground (with concrete) enough for pull-up bars too?
Those parallel bars look closer to 2 inches in diameter. Did you buy them as 1.5" inside diameter, which is about 1.9 inches outside diameter for Schedule 40 pipe?
Thanks for the video, man! I'm planning to build one for the summer so I can try out some muscle ups. By the way, have you changed your diet/workout routine a lot lately? It seems like you're getting buffer by the video, which is rad! xD
That something ive been looking for weeks!
Thanks man really appreciate ur content!
when he says a 1 inch pipe for th pull ups bar , is that the outer diameter of the pipe or the inside of it ? I got a 1 inch pipe but the outer diameter is actually 1 and a quarter
Thank you so much dude, I probably gonna try to build them myself just like yours, I really love that you though of the handgrip and that's it important to have a little wider grip, I love your pullup bar aswell, seems so amazing you flying side to side haha, you indeed can't do that on a regular one, and I love the bend, I hope I can find those galvanized bars.. the wood will be no problem
1.5 Inch is my favorite especially for parallel bars... for pull up bars 1 inch pipe i like as well nice set up
Are you sure those parallel bars are 1.5inches? They look more like 2 - 2.5inches pipes🤔. I’m building my own park and I’m looking for some measurements. Great video, man.
I guess he means the internal diameter.
Thank you, very clear, really needed this!!!
Found this incredibly interesting. It's the how and the way so few go into! Thanks so much!
Brilliant Video!! Exactly what I was looking for
This is the best and simplest layout I can find, thanks a lot!
Great tip with that extra screw to stop the bar from spinning! Something I didn't yet consider for my planned outdoor gym :thumbsup:
Can anyone say between 24inch means ID to ID (inner dia)?
Man, I just saw your DIY flanches - awesome idea! - Thank you for sharing this.
I have some 2" hollow steel pipe that was used for a jungle gym before. I want to use this pipe to make pull up bars instead of the 6x6 wood beams. Do you think the 2" pipe will be adequate to make it stable and solid? I'm guessing 2" steel pipe is more rigid than 6x6 wood but who knows. Also, can I dig deeper and that would help compensate for it not being 6x6?
I think the pull up bars are bending
Thanks, how long are your dip bars?
Good video Corey thanks, what length are the parallel bars ?
Thank you, that helped a lot. Keep up the good work buddy.
I'm tall as you, this video is exactly what I needed, thank you
Anyway you could tell me how long the parallel bars are?😎👍
You motivated me to create my own dip bars ( I uploaded the video). Thank you and keep up the fantastic work!
Good Piece of information.....thanks Bro
3-4 ft in the ground if you don't use concrete? With concrete I think 2ft is enough.
What size drill bit did you use to drill the holes for a 1 inch pipe?
Useful Video, the posts look very stable, what is the dimension of the Pull-up Bars buried below the ground?
8:28 sound scared the fuck out of me
2:21
I'm pretty sure that you meant 49 inches and not 39.
39 is the height of my pelvis , no way that your chest is at that height.
I'm 6ft by the way.
He also doesn't know how to use a tape measure.
Great video thank you. Two questions if you don't mind.... did you add concrete to the holes for the poles or just in earth? And second, how did you secure the cross bar to the poles? It looks like you reinforced with a plate of wood? Thank you
What a beautiful place... Feels so good to work out there.
Hi Corey, is it ok to attach the parallel bars to the pull up bar post? Does saving one 6 in x 6 in post. Btw, very sturdy and simple. I probably install steps to help me get up. I am starting the exercise as a 71 yrs old. I have a pull up mate and its ok if I want to stay, but I want to achieve more, and progress before I get too old.... tnx EdA
looking stacked!
Is the length of the parallel bars also 7.5'?
this is perfect. great work.
I just sunk two 6x6s into the ground at 32 inches. used around #4 60lb bags.
THanks bro for the video. Just what i need :)
I saw that the bar was bending while you were using it. What is causing that? 1 inch size is too weak maybe?
thank u brother a worth vid for setting up my 1st own outdoor gym
Should someone 5 inches taller make them maybe an inch wider? Idk if width biomechanic requirements increase linearly with height? Tempted to make them 25" or 24.5" - I'm sure there's an expert who knows!
I can only get 10 foot 6x6s , if I was to put them in the ground 3 feet , would the 7 foot be high enough ? Thanks
Useful information. Thanks man
Hi
Cool video 😎
Is the grip better with a 1 inch or 1 1/4 inch
For the pull up bar???
Thks
Is that a section of "pipe" from the chain link fence section of Home Depot or is it a section of pipe from the plumbing section of Home Depot?
I've seen it in other videos as they grab it from the plumbing section. But as long as it's galvanized, it should be OK
@@CesarAbeid This matters a lot. It's from plumbing section because the walls of the pipes are thicker, around 3-4mm thick. Normal pipes are around 2mm thick, which is not enough.
by galvanized you mean galvanized steel?
what is the lengh of the Parallel bar?
Great video!!!
I'm about to build my own pull up bar station based on this video, but I wasn't able to buy 6×6 timbers the sawmill only had 4×4 timbers, do you think they will be ok?
Not ideal. I had 4x4 posts and replaced with 6x6.
A 1 inch galvanized pipe has an outside diameter of 1.315 in and a 1.5 inch galvanized pipe has an outside diameter of 1.900. Are those your pipes dimensions?
Did you get an answer to this? I have the same query - does 1" mean internal or external diameter. I assume internal like you mention.
James Morrell Yeah the 1” means internal, it would be more convenient if they went by outer diameter but I realize these pipes are technically meant for other purposes than a pull up bar haha. I found a nice link for the pipe sizing here www.rolledalloys.com/tools/pipe-chart/
@@LucidVisionMane what size drill bit would you need for a 1 1/4 inch (outside diameter) pipe ?
I agree. Two inches is WAY too big.
I have 4x4 . What size galv pipe should I go with for the dips ? And also the pull up bar ?
What is the lenghth of apart distance of bar.Centre of the pipe or inner distance. 24 in
Hi, is it hollow galvanised pipe or solid bar? Thanks
Great video. Thanks!
Do you have any advice on how to increase dip strength and pullup strength
add weight
Yes, I have that advice.
Do more
I'm gonna build my pull up bar 5 ft in length is that too much? I don't want it to curve or break help
would 6x4s be strong enough bro ?
I think you read your tape wrong on the dip bar height lol, 39" and it comes up to your chest? So since you're 5'8" that makes your head approx 2' long I think LOL. I came here looking just for that measurement so I noticed that one's off. Thanks for sharing your knowledge though, much obliged!
I think he meant 59" lol.
What should be the diameter of freestyle bar?
Hey bro how long are you
Hii :) actually am working on a bar.. which the distance between the each is 26inches is that aa wrong position working??
great video man!!!!1
Good job bro, you are strong as an ox , but can tell ya dont use a tape to often, but it's all good much love thanks for video
how did you block the bar so it doesnt roll?
How much is the pull up bar beam is in the ground
Can you send me the design of it ...like the small in the beginning of the video?
what is the weight limit with all of those... I am 205..
What is the name of the iron you use?
is the distance between the parallel bars 24" on centre or inside to inside?
Yes i need an answer please
Did you figure it out?
Both is okay, it depends how wide u are, if youre wider make it wider, it doesnt really matter, the distance is good, it wont hurt your shoulders
@@bojo18 Thank you :)
Very nice great job
Does the pipe go all the way through the 6x6? Or is it just in half way, 3 inches.
Stephen Abner He said in the video that the bar goes 5 inches into the six inch lumbar on each end.
24" from inside of bar to inside of other bar? Or center of each bar??? Thanks
Inside of bar
@@PaTaT0728 right on, i bought a dip bar pull up bar station, and its just under 24 inches from inside to inside, the bars are thin, when i do dips on it, it feels kind of wide for me. im 5'6" 165lbs. i have another dip bar, its a v shape, it has thick handles, i do them with the bars going inward from my pov. feels more better. it seems the distance from inside to inside on those at bottom of palms where my pinkies are at, is about same as the dip pull up bar station, but maybe the v shape makes the difference, or it could be the thickness.
hey why do you have two sizes of pull up bars? what do you do on the shorter bar? thanks.
When he is already doing last set of pull ups, he can't jump high enough, that's why he needs lower bar xD
Do u need building permit for this? I live in South NJ
My bar is 8 foot high. Anything less and I have to bend my knees. Awesome video
hagenoft How tall are you? I'm 6' tall and was thinking of 8' as well.
hagenoft I went with 8 foot
Great Man... Awesome very nice...
Thank you
How far is an inch?
How far is a foot?
We only work with cm and meter.
Pls help
a inch is 2cm.
@@theprodigal7143 thanks
24 inches inside width or total width from bar to bar. I hope you understand my question.
Did u ever find out? Im wondering the same.
@@theprodigal7143 no lol. I just ended up buying a dip bar on Amazon for 60 bucks
@@ss8512right on, did you measure it? what is comfortable for you? (inside to inside between the bars? lol)
@@theprodigal7143 22 inside 25 total. Its comfortable, i have 23inch wide shoulders and its perfect. I recommend going based on shoulder width. Too wide and you will pull a muscle to narrow and you won't target the intended muscle.
What about the length?
Everything tight!! Good stuff thank you.
Whats the point of having two different heights??
Daniel Jasper i also need the answer for this....do u find answer??
attempts for new moves for freestyling it's hard to direct attempt on higher bars that's y short bars and once you are pro than uh can try on heighted bars
Whats the size of that timber post on pull up bar ?
I'm 6'1" and need an 8 foot high bar.
If you bury the 6x6 3.5' in the ground, it should give you enough for a 8' high bar (provided it's a 12 footer)
@@CesarAbeid I ended up finding 2 12 foot 6x6 treated beams on Craigslist for $40 and built a superior pull-up bar 7" wide.
Conan the Destroyer how is the 6ft wide length feeling? I will be doing the same set up pretty much. I’m wondering how much better a 1 inch bar also will be in terms of bending since it’s 6ft rather than 7.5 ft like this video.
@@LucidVisionMane A 1 inch bar is the way to go and I made it 7 foot wide (used an 8 foot bar). Used 6"x6"x12' treated posts, cement, and an inexpensive post cap on top of both posts. It is solid with no wiggle.
is this jungle your garden?
Thankss brother ...
1 inch bar? 2cm?! That‘s a little small isn‘t it?
you have a nice backyard
Pipe size
why aren't you at your old pullup bars
I moved to a new house
Corey Hall Aww, Corey. I was hoping you would tell us your specs and measurements. It's hard to get an idea of your size on your videos. I'm sure you know your height and weight. Do you know your chest size, waist, and biceps. IMHO, you have perfect proportions for a man. Incredibly lean and built/buff--not ridiculously huge like so many BBs are.
neworleansguy10
No but he knows the measurements of his Penis, which is below 5 inch, so I've heard! 😂
Damn, that's nice!
What gauge is the pipe?
Good stuff
Wow! I have that gu t too! how do we get rid of it!
Is this forest your backyard? oh man, you are fucking rich! :D
Keep working on using that tape measure
That was kinda horrible, I would hate to see you screw up a measurement because of your tape measure skills
How tall are you?