Build Pull Up Bar Basement Ceiling

How to build a pull up bar.

Build pull up bar basement ceiling.

Hold one ceiling fan hanger against one side of your door frame at the desired height. Ceiling mounted pull up bar this instructable shows you how to make a relatively simple pull up bar that installs in the ceiling. With this method you can just use two simple eye bolts to mount it directly to the joists. Some other designs require mounting a bar to a 2x4 which is bolted across several joists or studs.

A ceiling mounted pull up bar is a perfect addition to a home gym. Mark your clasp dimension from step 2 ads another 6 inches over the support beam from step 1. Even if you re not a pull up ninja i found that a ceiling mounted pull bar offers additional features uses equipment that doesn t even require doing one pull up making it a great all around addition to. Our latest addition to the home gym makeover is this diy pull up bar.

Cut two identical pieces of the 2 4 to the height at which you d like the bar to hang. Instead of buying a cheap unstable door frame mounted pull up bar i decided that i would manufacture my own bar to mount to the ceiling in my garage. Use the measuring tape to make sure your pull up bar will be level. Here is a detailed tutorial to make your own.

This example is cut to 18 inches but it will vary depending on ceiling height and personal preference. Keep your arms ready for the traction you intend on doing your own pull ups. Metal tubing or bar that you want to use should be an additional 12 inches compared to this dimension. Basement pull up bar locate an support beam or use a finder of the basement.