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Method 2: Creating an Indoor Bar
1. Thread steel pipes into 90-degree elbow joints. Start with a pair of 18 in (46 cm), 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) wide galvanized steel pipes and 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) wide 90-degree elbow joints. Set an elbow joint on each pipe. Twist the pipes clockwise until they are solidly threaded inside the joints.
These pipes and joints connect the pull-up bar to the wall. They need to be relatively short in order to make the bar stable.
2. Fit a longer steel pipe into the elbow joints. A bar about 48 in (120 cm) long and 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) wide will give you plenty of space to do pull-ups in your home. Set the bar into 1 of the joints, turning it clockwise by hand to secure it. Then, fit the other joint on the bar’s opposite end.
Adjust your pull-up bar by using pipes of different lengths. For instance, choose a shorter bar if you don’t have space for the 48 in (120 cm) bar.
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3. Attach flanges to the ends of the shorter bars. Get a pair of 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) thick metal flanges, which you will need to fasten the bars in place on the wall or ceiling. Place a flange on the free end of each of the 18 in (46 cm) bars, turning it clockwise to thread it. Make sure the flatter ends of the flanges face away from the bars.
Flanges are available at most home improvement stores. Choose flanges that have 4 screw holes and fit the diameter of the longer bar.
4. Test the bar with a carpenter’s level to gauge its evenness. Set the bar on the floor with the flanges flat on the ground. Set a carpenter’s level on top of the bar. Watch for the fluid in the middle of the level to move to 1 side, indicating that the pull-up bar is uneven. Continue twisting the bars into the flanges and elbow joints until they are all threaded evenly.
The bars need to be threaded evenly into the flanges and fittings. You most likely will need to make a few adjustments to get everything perfect.
Ensure the elbow joints are well-connected by attempting to turn them clockwise with a pipe. The joints will tighten but not move out of position.
5. Locate the support beams or studs where you wish to install the bar. The easiest way to find the studs is with an electronic stud finder. Hold the stud finder up to the wall or ceiling. It scans walls to find the weight-bearing beams in the walls of your home.
The pull-up bar has to be installed on studs or support beams. These beams are the framework of your home, so they are strong enough to withstand the extra weight. If you don’t use them, you will rip the pull-out bar out of the wall as soon as you lean on it.
6. Mark the locations of the studs and holes on the wood support. You will need a 2 ft × 6 ft (0.61 m × 1.83 m) piece of wood about 8 ft (2.4 m) long. Hold the board up against the wall, over the studs you located earlier. Plan on using 2 or 3 screws per stud, positioning the holes about every 2 in (5.1 cm) along the board’s width.
Hold the bar against the board before you finalize the measurements. Make sure the flanges don’t cover the spots where you need to screw the board to the studs.
If you’re working on a brick or concrete wall, you have more freedom when placing your bar. You don’t need to find studs. Place the bar wherever you want it in the room.
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7. Attach the flanges to the board with wood lag screws. Mark the screw holes in the flanges on the board, then pre-drill them with a 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) drill bit. Line the pre-drilled holes up with the screw holes on the flanges. Set a 3⁄4 in (1.9 cm) wood lag screw in each hole and use a socket wrench to secure them to the board.
Check the pull-up bar to make sure it looks level and firmly attached to the board before moving on.
8. Connect the wooden board to the wall or ceiling. To finish installing your pull-up bar, place the board over the studs again. Using a 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) drill bit, drill into the positioning marks you made earlier. Then, fasten the board to the wall with about 8 lag screws 31 in (79 cm) long and 3⁄8 in (0.95 cm) wide. Space the screws about 2 in (5.1 cm) and use a socket wrench to secure them in place.
For concrete or brick walls, use a masonry drill bit to drill into the ball. Hold the pull-up bar to the wall with concrete lag anchors and lag bolts.
Test the pull-up bar to make sure it’s strong and level. Undo the screws as needed to readjust the positioning.
With this final method, you'll get the perfect home pull-up bar! Securely attached and precisely sized, it will fit tightly and last for years.
No more excuses—now strength is born right in your own home. Grab the bar and get stronger every day! Go, champion, your records await!
Artemus Vazhui