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.
How to make a chin up bar in garage.
You should now have two holes on either side of your door frame.
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.
A ceiling mounted pull up bar is a perfect addition to a home gym.
I wanted to have a bar that i couldn t touch the ground and be able to chin without worrying about hitting the ceiling.
Mark on your frame where the holes should be drilled.
The top and bottom holes.
I chose this site for this project because i am 6 4 and honestly my old crappy door frame bar was not cutting it for me anymore.
Sand the rough edges.
Cut two identical pieces of the 2 4 to the height at which you d like the bar to hang.
Use the inch drill bit to drill all four holes.
This example is cut to 18 inches but it will vary depending on ceiling height and personal preference.
Our latest addition to the home gym makeover is this diy pull up bar.
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Learn how to build a simple diy pull up bar chin up bar perfect for a garage out of 2x4 lumber using only 1 saw and 1 drill.