How to build a ceiling or wall mounted pull up bar.
Diy wall mounted pull up bar.
Better yet find your studs and make your rig the right width to correspond with anchoring it to your studs behind the drywall.
This example is cut to 18 inches but it will vary depending on ceiling height and personal preference.
How to build a pull up bar.
Wall mounted pull up bar.
Only do this if you know how to embed beefy drywall anchors.
A great thing about this homemade pull up bar is the 90 degree angle between the mounting mechanism and the force you will apply to it.
Measure 3 inches from the bottom of the boards and use the 1 1 2 inch spade bit to make a hole in both boards.
Cut two identical pieces of the 2 4 to the height at which you d like the bar to hang.
Here is a detailed tutorial to make your own.
A ceiling mounted pull up bar is a perfect addition to a home gym.
However a 1 inch pipe is safer though more expensive and more difficult to find.
Wall mounted pull up bars are permanently fixed to a wall.
Our latest addition to the home gym makeover is this diy pull up bar.
For anyone that plans a total lift weight body weight plus any weighted vests or weight belts of 200 pounds or less a 3 4 inch pipe diameter is likely sufficient.
As you can imagine you need 1 a strong preferably outer wall to attach the bar to and 2 some very strong anchor bolts for the fixings.
The primary piece of equipment that you ll need is a galvanized pipe.
The second method we re going to talk about is the wall mounted pull up bar.