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post 1618481081 10-05-2020, 10:34 AM
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Pull ups question (69k reps)

Moving to a new apartment.. My workout routine for the past month has only been weighted pullups and their variations, like 200+ a day to see what kind of gorilla chimp gains I can get.. I need to install a good pull up bar in my new place that is stable and can handle lots of weight..

My question is should I get a power tower like first pic, or a wall mounted one like the 2nd pic?

My only issue with the power tower is that it doesn't look very stable, especially if you're doing weighted pull ups.. But if it is good I'd rather have it because you can do dips and other chit as well..

Also don't know how to install the wall one, can just see a youtube tutorial though.. Are there types of walls that can't handle one and how complicated is it? (don't really live in a hut in zimbabwe, have real walls)..


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post 1618481401 10-05-2020, 10:37 AM
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Power tower bro.

Power tower.

Reasoning: Renting at new apartment? Probably shouldn't install something so heavy into your wall, you'd need to hit studs and this will give you a hell of a time.
post 1618481481 10-05-2020, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted By Glutebrahhh⏩
Power tower bro.

Power tower.
This, wall mounts fail and can cause damage.

Power tower with weights on the base for stability is the best route.
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post 1618481541 10-05-2020, 10:39 AM
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Power tower and make a wooden frame base platform underneath so you can bolt it down to there and level it.
post 1618481671 10-05-2020, 10:41 AM
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i have a mounted one. then again it's secured with 8 thick screws that are 10 inches long.
and it's drilled into a concrete wall. the only way it's coming out, is if the entire wall comes out.

but walls are made of different materials so i can't tell you what you should go for.
i personally love my wall mount. looks cleaner, doesn't take up space etc.
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post 1618481721 10-05-2020, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted By Glutebrahhh⏩
Power tower bro.

Power tower.

Reasoning: Renting at new apartment? Probably shouldn't install something so heavy into your wall, you'd need to hit studs and this will give you a hell of a time.
Spot sold to studfinder. No more knocking on your walls and hoping you have the right spot
post 1618482611 10-05-2020, 10:52 AM
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I would go with the power tower
post 1618482901 10-05-2020, 10:56 AM
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Wall mount is more stable but i would DEFINITELY clear that with your landlord first though
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post 1618484071 10-05-2020, 11:08 AM
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Honestly bro (srs) are pull ups that important to you? These gym equipment can’t rival an actual commercial gym pull up rack. Just the thought of these bars breaking and landing wrong on your back gives me pain. I wouldn’t risk my back. Just go to a park and use one of those steel bars
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post 1618484261 10-05-2020, 11:11 AM
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I strangle my tenant if they drilled that chit into my wall. If you own the apartment then do what you want but if you're renting its a terrible idea
post 1618487591 10-05-2020, 11:47 AM
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Thanks guys.. I guess I'll try the power tower with a wooden base. The place is mine so can do whatever the fuk I want
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