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:
Cheapest (looks like it wobbles during muscle ups)
@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
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 I' ve used the ROGUE SML-2C SQUAT STAND for a while. It feels very sturdy and works well for pullups. But for muscle-ups, I have to place about 200 pounds of additional weight on the base from prevent it from moving around, and I don't even swing that much. For a pullover, I'd place extra weight on the base as well to be on the safe side. But I think that would be the case with pretty much any self-standing pullup bar.
