A pretty nice pull up bar. It was super easy to assemble and the pipe seems like pretty sturdy material. The unit came in silver and I believe it was advertised in white but I like the color. Two of the plastic end caps were busted inward but I had two extras on the extensions so I'm good. These are for aesthetic or protective purposes and don't affect its functionality. There are also a few hard plastic bushings that seem good enough now but I wonder about in the long term but if they break they are easily replaceable with neoprene washers from your local hardware store. The grip points are fairly thin foam and seem okay but probably will wear with time. The unit itself seems pretty sturdy when installed. I believe that the design of bent pipes and 6 bolted connection points as well as the extra downward pressure on the frame from the extended grip positions contribute to the sturdy feeling of this pull up bar. Installation and removal is simple and is done with one easy movement. Hold unit at a diagonal angle with connection points situated respectively to the door frame on one side and above door on the other and push upward and twist into place, center above the opening and both sides of the frame and pull downward on the unit until it secures into place over and on top of the top frame and onto the side frames. I would err on the side of caution and give it a couple of good pulls and give it a test hang before going all-in. I weigh 175 lbs and I did some Pull-ups, chin-ups and knee raises and this thing felt solid and safe. I also tried band assisted Pull-Ups and it worked great. The wide pull up position, side grip and regular chin up positions extend up and away from the door frame which works nice with my step down to the hall! There are also lower grip positions in the center for chin-ups or Pull-Ups. Six different grip positions in all so it seems pretty versatile. I really like the sideways grip which was one of the determining factors of this purchase. As is I think that the hard plastic contact points would be hard on a painted wood frame. Most frames are beveled or cut where there are cornered edges so I suggest a bit of padding to help protect your frame. I have hard vinyl composite brown wood grain door frames so it seems to be doing fine but I will probably cut up a mouse pad or get some foam from the hardware store and put a bit of cushioning under the contact points. My opening is 36.5" inside dimension and with the extensions it fits perfectly centered on the door frame. This can also be used on the floor for raised push-ups, dips Etc.
So far I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it. I went back and forth between this unit and a few that were cheaper and as far as functionality, a seemingly solid build and the extended positioning with multi grip points this just seemed like the best choice for me. I don't have experience with any other door frame mounted pull-up bars but so far I'm really happy with this one.
| Brand | Ultimate Body Press |
|---|---|
| Color | Metallic Gray |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Special Feature | Adjustable |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9"W x 1.25"H |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Weight | 10.2 Pounds |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 38.2 x 11.6 x 4.6 inches |
| Package Weight | 5.74 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Ultimate Body Press |
| Warranty Description | 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee, 10 Year Limited Warranty |
| Model Name | XL Doorway Pull Up Bar with Elevated Bar and Adjustable Width |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
| Manufacturer | Ultimate Body Press LLC |
| Part Number | PLB-XL |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Included Components | XL Doorway Pull Up Bar with Elevated Bar and Adjustable Width, Hardware and Instruction Manual |
