Sturdy Free Standing Pull Up Bar?

[wab0111]

I plan on setting up a small calisthenics gym on my patio and need help choosing a free standing pull up bar/squat rack. I'm look for quality and sturdiness and willing to spend the extra penny to ensure my safety. The last thing I would want is to fall on my head during a pull over. Also I don't have any intentions of doing barbell squats so the pull up bar would be strictly for calisthenics and occasional weighted pull ups

Here are 3 options I have looked at so far:

1. Cheapest (looks like it wobbles during muscle ups)
2. More expensive
3. Most expensive

If anyone has used any of these bars please let me know how they perform or if you have better recommendations.

 

[cowgirl0515]

@wab0111 They can all be weighed down by sand or other weights. Since it's outside, costs can be lower by picking a rogue rack for cheaper. Rogue sometimes can hold value decently well

 

[wab0111]

@cowgirl0515 Do you mean picking up a used Rogue rack? I’ll definitely weigh it down with sandbags

 

[cowgirl0515]

@wab0111 Yes I'd buy once cry once

 

[matteus]

@wab0111 please allow me to offer another option: https://www.baseblocks.fit/pages/the-big-bar-pro

I've been incredibly impressed with their build quality and how well they listen to customer needs. Price is in line with the mid-grade option you've chosen.

 

[wab0111]

@matteus How’s the stability with the big bar? I’ve considered that one but for the same price I could get a squat rack which I’ve heard are sturdier.

 

[dawn16]

@wab0111 It's excellent. Zero wobble. I love it and use it everyday.