Powertec Rack (Pullup Bar Options)

**kak39** · 03-30-2011, 11:20 AM

I knew before ordering the rack the pull-up bar would be very close to my ceiling height (87") and the rack is (84"). When doing a pull-up on the powertec rack I can only get half my head above the bar and don't feel like i'm getting a full stretch. After researching on this forum I've read a couple options, but I'm looking for more..

1.) Flip the bar upside-down (tried this, but it's awkward getting in and out of the rack)

2.) Custom fabricate one w/ pipe (Good option, but the diagram I found makes the bar higher)

3.) Bar pullups

4.) ??? Any ideas ???

**Cpl.Girthington** · 03-30-2011, 11:24 AM

Well, it's not a straight up solution (as it's not totally the same movement), but I like doing pullups on gymnastic rings hung from the side uprights of my rack... really a low cost good addition to your home gym.

**Kodokan** · 03-30-2011, 11:34 AM

you can do a similar option to #2 without making it higher. just get the plumbing pipe and lay it across the uprights. then find some kind of clamp to hold it in place...maybe could be done with a U clamp.

Other possibilities might be using zip-tie fasteners going diagonally over the pips and posts. If you get the right size pipe and use butt-caps anyway, you can probably get it quite a tight fit and with some other small measure like a zip tie, clamp, (or chain)...it won't be going anywhere.

there's also probably some way to make a minor mod to the design for #2 to get it to go out horizontally in front of the rack insead of up higher.

**donforeman** · 03-30-2011, 11:34 AM

Promaxima has a pullup bar that hangs on there cages. You could probably build something similar if your handy with a welder.
http://www.promaximamfg.com/catalogi...rnatePic1Large

**qwan456** · 03-30-2011, 11:53 AM

Instead of using two pipe tee right where it is on picture #2, you could get a 45 degree fitting and angle it downward. You just need two pipe nipple to attach the bar.

**keeko** · 03-30-2011, 12:34 PM

you might find a local welder to make you some custom bars...

**kak39** · 03-30-2011, 12:39 PM

Might build something similar to option #2. Just looked at some Lowes black piping options online and it's very cheap stuff. Just not sure if it can properly hold a 200lb person...w/ weights strapped to me...

**Jimbo.** · 03-30-2011, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by keeko

you might find a local welder to make you some custom bars...

^This, I had Wes at Texas Strength Systems make a monkey bar for my cage. It only cost me $100 as I was able to pick it up from him.

**kak39** · 03-30-2011, 12:51 PM

what should I search for? I'm in the south jersey area. Also, what will they need spec wise?

**Jimbo.** · 03-30-2011, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by kak39

what should I search for? I'm in the south jersey area. Also, what will they need spec wise?

Well if you want to contact Wes just email him from their website. All he needs to know is how much space there is between your uprights. He will ship the bar to you, I know he made one already for a Powertec rack and shipped it to another member.

http://www.texasstrengthsystems.com/

If you want to hire someone in your area just try and find a local welder or fabricator.

**kak39** · 03-30-2011, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Jimbo.

Well if you want to contact Wes just email him from their website. All he needs to know is how much space there is between your uprights. He will ship the bar to you, I know he made one already for a Powertec rack and shipped it to another member.

http://www.texasstrengthsystems.com/

If you want to hire someone in your area just try and find a local welder or fabricator.

Awesome. I have a powertec rack, I'll hit him up with an email. Not sure if he'll be able to make a monkey bar for my cage, would think it would take another bolt in the cage. Do you know the member who had the powertec rack and got a custom pullup bar?

**JJ-** · 03-30-2011, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jimbo.

^This, I had Wes at Texas Strength Systems make a monkey bar for my cage. It only cost me $100 as I was able to pick it up from him.

You have a pic of the one he made for you?

**FOOFAC** · 03-30-2011, 01:33 PM

Did you try turning the front cross member upside down?

**qwan456** · 03-30-2011, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by kak39

Awesome. I have a powertec rack, I'll hit him up with an email. Not sure if he'll be able to make a monkey bar for my cage, would think it would take another bolt in the cage. Do you know the member who had the powertec rack and got a custom pullup bar?

Here's a thread he made: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?p=606940303

**Jimbo.** · 03-30-2011, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by JJ-

You have a pic of the one he made for you?

No I meant to upload some pics of it but I picked it up right before we moved and just never got around to it. It looks exactly the same as the one NoKittyNo posted.

Originally Posted by kak39

Awesome. I have a powertec rack, I'll hit him up with an email. Not sure if he'll be able to make a monkey bar for my cage, would think it would take another bolt in the cage. Do you know the member who had the powertec rack and got a custom pullup bar?

You should, he is a really nice guy and is very helpful. TSS is not a very big company so you may need to be a bit patient with getting it but it is definitely worth it, I love mine.

The bar does not bolt on, it just sits on the top of your rack, you can tell from the thread posted how it works. He only needs the one measurement.

Originally Posted by qwan456

Here's a thread he made: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?p=606940303

Yep thats it.

I will try and post some additional pics of it if I think about it tonight when I am home.

**JJ-** · 03-30-2011, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jimbo.

No I meant to upload some pics of it but I picked it up right before we moved and just never got around to it. It looks exactly the same as the one NoKittyNo posted.

I completely missed that thread in January. I just emailed Wes.

**keeko** · 03-30-2011, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by kak39

what should I search for? I'm in the south jersey area. Also, what will they need spec wise?

I would at least to a price check with some local welders, some of them might give you a good deal and you wouldn't have to pay shipping. All they'd need is some basic measurements, maybe some pics/drawings...

**Shoua** · 03-30-2011, 02:57 PM

I injured my wrist and doing pullups on a straight bar is painful so I made this adjustable parallel grip pullup bar. The handles are fully adjustable to any width you want. I also added some shorter pipes on the end as plate holders for my smaller plates.

Since I weigh 205, the pipes alone whips a little so I added 2 solid steel 3/4 rods into the pipes to reinforce its strength. Now, I feel much safer doing weighted pullups.

**kak39** · 03-30-2011, 03:53 PM

This looks amazing! I'd surely pay $100 for it.

**f8ll** · 03-30-2011, 05:20 PM

Won't you still have a height problem with that monkey bar?

**kak39** · 03-30-2011, 06:14 PM

Just verified that...need it about 2 inches lower

**NoKittyNo** · 03-30-2011, 09:59 PM

Ah height issues suck! I know I couldn't have my lat tower so I took it and just strapped the hell out of it to an iron pole we had dry walled in the basement.

If height is an issue.. I dont know, if there is some sort of customizing TSS(Wes) could do to mount it underneath the top rails. It could be plausible.. Somehow.. Like, some mechanism that is like a J-Hook that could move in and out, then rack the .. bar ontop... I am not sure. I know I did the weighted barbell across the top for a while, or even as a member suggested the rings for body weight exercises.

(PS. Jimbo I am glad you got one too, isn't it great? Love my TSS Monkey Bar, it makes me smile.. small center piece of my HGym).

**Kodokan** · 03-31-2011, 07:39 AM

I just thought of another diy idea which I bet would work. Get a length of chain from your hardware store and some plumping pipe big enough to pass the chain through. Fasten the chain with caribiners on one side of the rack, let it slack down to the height you want, then feed the pipe through the chain. Take the chain out on the other side and fasten to the other side of the power rack.

It would have some wiggle, but it would certainly work. Plus, you could get whatever thickness pipe you want if you want a 'fat bar'.

**kak39** · 03-31-2011, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Kodokan

I just thought of another diy idea which I bet would work. Get a length of chain from your hardware store and some plumping pipe big enough to pass the chain through. Fasten the chain with caribiners on one side of the rack, let it slack down to the height you want, then feed the pipe through the chain. Take the chain out on the other side and fasten to the other side of the power rack.

It would have some wiggle, but it would certainly work. Plus, you could get whatever thickness pipe you want if you want a 'fat bar'.

What type of caribiners can fit around a rack column?

**kak39** · 03-31-2011, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by kak39

What type of caribiners can fit around a rack column?

How about this option?

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/5462.html

**kak39** · 03-31-2011, 10:40 AM

or this

**Blue Blazer** · 03-31-2011, 11:03 AM

That first pic is actually my rack in my old garage gym. I'm 5'10 and it didn't make it awkward going in and out. My friend was 6'2 and would just bend over slightly. He told me it didn't bother him.

You could go to a welder with the pullup bar piece and with a picture of a plan of a bar shape you want and he could make it for you based off the measurements of the pullup bar part.

**Kodokan** · 03-31-2011, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by kak39

What type of caribiners can fit around a rack column?

the chain would go around the column and the caribiner would lock it. at least the way mine is you could do it diagonally on a post and over the top post.

**gp92089** · 03-31-2011, 12:23 PM

http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com...ll-up-bar.html

Hey this is the way I did it.

Hope this helps

Gus

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