Building an Outdoor Pull-Up Bar | DIY Chin-Up Bar

This DIY Freestanding Outdoor Pull-Bar is made out of 2x6s and 2x4s with a 4-foot long 3/4" steel pipe for the pull up bar. This is an easy DIY fitness project that only requires a circular saw and drill to make.
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[toolate]

I built this yesterday. Used pressure treated so it could last outdoors and skipped the painting. I used 1 inch black pipe and a 1 3/8 spade bit to go through the wood then attached the flanges from the outside using 1/4 lag screws. The flanges do not reverse (face inward) so I had to make a countersink in the wood to accept a small raised area around the flange threads. I didn't have a larger spade bit so I used a palm router to make the lip. turned out great. I am going to add a short cross piece to each side of the "A" for easier transport and small cleats inside so my kids can step up to reach the bar. Great, quick project, about $75 total and done in less than 90 minutes (with kids as helpers).

[granitestatedave]

Nice job, I've been thinking about building one of these. From my experience building swings and tree houses for my kids, I would also consider using some galvanized carriage bolds (maybe 5/16) to hold the main structure together (stronger than deck screws).

[Xentrick]

Awesome simple and effective design. Looks like you made sure it was really strong. A little tip to make the pull-up attachment even stronger. Those flanges will receive a lot of stress and torque, I've seen them worm their way out of the supports. So, drill through the support rails and attach the flanges on the outside with the stem inside the wood hole.

[johnguerin]

Thanks. Just used your design to build this for my 16 year old son. Quick and easy.

[jonathanleitch]

Awesome job! I just built a modified version of this with a squat rack on the front! Had to move the front bottom support back 16 inches, then add a vertical support next to the front 2x6, which I am using to attach 2x4s to hold the barbell

[alonzocalvillo]

After seeing a lot of videos, this is the best one so far and it’s a two in one. I finished building a dip stand yesterday and will start making my squat rack today. I have plenty of wood I just need the bolts.All this is on account of the Covid-19.

[raynoladominguez]

You know, every time I see a new video from HomeMadeModern my soul does a little happy dance. Good project and you are not older, I am, but I make up for it by being really immature.

[MichaelPick]

Love your design! I just made a DIY video for a heavy duty pullup bar for my apartment, but I really am liking this larger build!

[AEXdesignhouse]

Hey man this turned out great but I thought it will be on your deck in your loft place. This backyard looks huge - a place to be filled with lots of projects

[boots]

Very nice. Though the bar placement seemed the weakest part by far on this build. I would have added little over 3" to the bar length and run it through the top of the A frame pieces and had it lock into the flanges on the outside. Far great weight capacity, not relying on screws. Subbed.

[yishujia]

I think the the way you install the steel bar is not sturdy enough. Just 4 small screws go into the wood on each side? This is not going to last long. I recommend drilling two big holes on the wood and let the steel bar go all the way through them. Then, install two flanges on the outside to lock the bar in place.

[DomisMinecraft]

Would be much more helpful if all the info was in the bio for the amount of stock we need and measurements

[lowflyingdonut]

I like this idea, I can place it at the corner of the driveway, it won't detract from the look of the yard, get a lot of use out of it and if I change my mind or want to upgrade, it's easily moved or even sold.

[DISABLED-]

This is a great staring point. I’d put the bar through the woods though for better weight distribution and support. I’d also use wood glue in addition to the screws.

[abdulkhafidsulaymaan]

Great video. Great build.

Insha Allah I'm going to use this pattern to make mine only difference is I'm going to make my higher so I don't have to bend my legs when I do pullups. I like to dangle when I do pullups, I like for the bar to be so high that I have to jump to grab it. I can focus more on my pull and not on having my legs bent and thats what doing pullups is all about.

Great vid tho.

[alejandroalatorre]

The muscle up warning! He was reading my mind. Great video

[curayagmma]

I can’t find it on the home made modern site

[davebauerart]

I like the layered 2x4 to build the strong base, great simple solution.

[monkeyzeetube]

Awesome! The best DIY pull up bar! Simple and cheap...Thanks for sharing bro...

[tolchm]

I would wrap the bar with athletic tape. The paint on on the bar during high rep sets or when slick will become slippery and possibly cause your hands to rip. Grip tape or padded horse stall tape would help address the issue.