GoFit® Chin-up Bar in Black, Size: Standard

This was not easy to install due to the framing of our normal doorway. We had to build a shim. It’s also not easy to move the bar in and out as it is designed to do. Very hard to remove. We made it work, so have decided to keep.

This pull-up bar is great! It feels good to use and is comfortable, sturdy, and affordable. Perfect for a good workout.

It was easy to install using just a power drill and a screwdriver, and seems quite sturdy. The suggestion for what size pilot hole to drill seemed too small, so I picked a bit the same size as the inner core of the screw (the part that would be left if all the threads were gone). After reading that some people had trouble with these screws, I only used the drill to tighten it most of the way and finished up by hand. I did not strip even one--maybe it is an advantage sometimes to not be all that strong, lol. I like the fact that there are 2 sets of brackets capable of fully supporting the bar. I put the second set about 2 and a half feet off the ground for inverted rows, and that height is also good for pushups when I don't feel up to doing them with my full body weight. This gives about the same resistance as doing them from my knees, but without the pressure on my kneecaps. As for the pullups, I hope to get there eventually, and if I don't it won't be the bar's fault.

EXCELLENT. Bought this bar and the quality is great. It is better to put th brackets than the other adjustble bars. This bar is steady and it says the capacity is 300lbs. I think it can even hold more than that. GREAT PRODUCT

WONDERFUL FOR STRETCHING SPINE. I HAVE HAD THIS BAR FOR YEARS and Love It. I have a very bad back and if I just hang from it each day it really helps my spine. Just looked it up to see if you still had it for my brother.

I'm giving it 5 stars because I got what I expected for such a low price and it's not complete junk. The "grip" things are absolutely useless, held on by velcro and spin freely, so you may as well toss them. The only other "problem" I see is a mistake in the installation instructions. It says to draw a line 3 inches from top of door frame, place bracket bottom on line, and attach. If you do this, make sure you have VERY small hands, because I see no way anyone could possibly grip the bar with such little space between it and the top of the door frame (let alone even put the bar into the brackets!).

This is replacing a pull up bar that "hangs" on the door frame. What a difference!! The circumference is wider and I am definitely feeling it in my forearms!! So far it does feel really secure. As others have mentioned, in the instructions, the measured distance from the top of the door frame is too close. I dropped it down an inch further and that is a good spot for me. I will probably get rid of the velcro/rubber grip things and wrap the bar with hockey tape. I may update after further use if anything changes.

What I got was better than I'd expected, based on the reviews taken as a whole.The product came in a Go-Fit box. The bar is solid, the grips are well attached (so far), and the brackets are very well designed -- five thin, long screws for each bracket. All parts seem solidly constructed.The bar didn't slide into place easily, and it would/will take some force to get it out again whenever we need to do that.The little tabs that fold over don't seem to do anything to lock the bar in place, despite claims in the instructions. But since there's so much friction keeping the bar in place anyway, that's not a problem for us. We're just using this as a chin-up bar, not a sit-up bar, anyway.We've just used it for one day; if problems develop, I'll revise the review and the no. of stars.

I was so happy with the quality and ease of installation of this bar that I bought a second one. Great product. It doesn't have the danger of unscrewing like the tension rod I ordered before and it doesn't spin due to the shape of the ends. Its incredibly well-made and was very easy to install. It also comes with two sets of brackets so you can have two different heights as needed. It also has a very effective locking mechanism for the bar. It takes a bit of strength to pull it off the brackets. Exactly what my girls' needed for their gym rings. I highly highly recommend this.

I put this bar up in a hallway, with four foot long 2x4's mounted vertically to the wall (into studs) first to screw the end supports into. We have one setting low for the two young kids, and one pair of end supports high for us. The hexagon end shape is great so the bar can't twist as you hang. I put tennis racket tape over the majority of the bar, so its very easy to grip wide or narrow. The only thing that takes one star off is that the little locking tabs don't actually hold anything. They rotate very loosely. But to get the bar out takes some careful effort to slide both sides out evenly, so its not very likely to accidentally shift up and out of the supports. But if there were some way to tighten the locking tabs for extra security, I would definitely give it 5 stars! Much safer for my 1-year-old to hang and swing from then the kitchen drawers or high chair tray he was always getting to before!!

If you're not handy with a drill, I'd recommend you have someone who is, install this for you. Just because it's so important to get the screws perfectly level and straight in order to be able to remove the bar easily. But even with a perfect fit for all of the screws (credit goes to the friend who installed this for me) my bar doesn't want to pop out of the brackets now and I know I'll have a hell of a time removing it once I move to a new place soon.That said, the bar is rock solid and holds my weight (185lbs) pretty well, with minimal bend. I was hoping the door frame would be wide enough to allow me to do pull ups as well as chin ups, but I think the fit is a bit too tight and my grip would have to be too narrow for comfort. I still am not able to do a single pull-up tho, so I guess I'll know better once I manage a couple.For chins alone, this bar is amazing and I like seeing what this exercise does to my upper body, specially my arms and lats.If you don't want to drill holes in your frame, look elsewhere but if you don't mind, this is a good product for the price.

This is such a simple thing, you would think it would be easy to find one of good quality, but it is not. This bar is heavy duty, does not roll, and has adjustable grips that stay put while in use. If you do not have a door jam with a flat surface to screw the plates in of at least 1 1/4" wide, do not buy it. It won't fit. I put it on a door frame that does not have a door, but if yours does have a door, the brackets will have to be placed clear of the door closing. If your door does not give you a clearance of 5 inches above your head, don't buy it, you will hit your head while it is not in use, or, if you do buy it, be prepared to remove it after each use. The bar is easily removed, however, the mounting brackets are permanent. When mounting the brackets, the instructions put the bar a little too close to the top of the door, so I added 1/2" or so. This allows me to remove the bar more easily and for a little more clearance for my hands.Wow, what a great quick workout! Chin-ups and pull-ups are full body exercises and with the bar in all the time, I can do one or two every time I enter the room. This is perfect for my teenage son, as well. His coaches prefer him to use body weight exercises and this fits the bill. We are just delighted with this product.

This chin up bar is well worth it - especially for the price. I read probably about 30 reviews before I decided to commit to this product and I'm glad I did. Some reviewers reported having issues that I didn't have though. I'm assuming the product has been updated. You MUST follow the installation directs very closely and if you do, there will be no problems. It's necessary to pre-drill the holes. Others reported problems with stripping the screws. They probably didn't pre-drill the holes because I had no issue with the screws. I also read a review that said the hand grips were impossible to move. Not true. They velcro on and off in a second and you can move them anywhere. The one reported issue that I have found is true is that once the bar is in the brackets, it's pretty difficult to take it out without banging on it from the bottom. This bar comes with 2 sets of brackets so you can theoretically switch from a high mount for pull ups to a low mount for sit ups. However, I don't mind using the frame of my bed to brace myself for sit ups because having this sleek, unobtrusive bar in the doorway keeps me doing pull ups everyday. Let's face it: If I took it down after I used it, there's little likelihood of me putting it back up. Since it's up there, I do a set multiple times a day when I go in and out of my bedroom. And it's not an eye sore; it's just a metal bar with black hand grips. I've been using it for just a month now and results are obvious. It's got me excited to keep going.

I am satisfied with the purchase, there were a lot of reviews that talked about how the company used cheaper items etc. and alot of people are not satifisfied with the product etcBefore, buying this product, look at what you firstly have available home, if you got a wooden door frame or a concrete door frame greater than 25" but less than 36", then this product is suitable for youI have a concrete door frame, i used my hilti drill and wall plugs to install the brackets (with the screws supplied - people just take your time, keep your screwdriver or drill straight and the screws go in flush without rounding of the heads - you just gotta know how to use the things.... don't go saying the screws are cheap....blah blah blah.....know the proper way to use them), make sure and use all five screws, once installed there has been absolutely no problem in its useThey even sent an extra pair of brackets so you can install this other set at the base of the door frame to do push ups and you can also lock your feet when doing certain types of abdominal exercises, i have been using the product with P90X an no problems yetWorking like an absolute charm.I gave fours stars because of incorrect advertising, the product that you see in the picture is not what you will receive - but the application is the same however.

I have had my chin up bar for over a year now, I initially bought it to encourage my "couch potato" kids to challenge themselves or each other! Well it has accomplished that & MORE! My boys now are a LOT leaner & toned, this was an easy "fun" way to get into becoming physically fit! When you see it everyday it is an easy "prompting" to see how many you can now do! We started with some of the kids only being able to hang on it, after reaching it standing on a stool! The youngest kids did NOT want to be left out of the FUN! They even got me, old mom to try my muscles out with it! I am considering buying more for each kids bedroom door, as whenever they see someone doing it, they all have to wait for turns to see if they can out do the other kids (this takes some time as I have "MANY" children!!) SEVEN, & 5 are boys! :.) The ONLY "CON" is that due to soooo much use it has pushed apart the molding in the door's frame where it is installed, that will be easy enough to remedy (knocking it back in place) IF we ever go to sell the house. It is a small enough price to pay for my boys "new found" muscles & has spurred them onto all types of other physical conditioning competing. The latest is seeing who can do a "PLANK" the longest! Mom is holding the lead thus far at a consistent 7 minutes with an occasional 8! But ONLY on an EMPTY stomach first thing in the A.M.! LOL I HIGHLY recommend this inexpensive bar for yourself or a friend, it makes a GREAT gift!

This is exactly what you need for a chin-up bar to put in a doorway. It comes with easily-installed brackets to hold the bar in place; the length of the bar adjusts gradually in a screw-like motion to fit into the doorway; and it is cheap. DO NOT use the bar without the brackets, as other reviewers have noted.The bar also comes with two foam grips. The grips are nice, and helps you hang on until the end of the set, especially if (like me) your grip fails before your back and forearm muscles. I haven't had grips on my previous chin-up bars, and the grips definitely help. The foam will probably wear out in a year or so, depending on how much you use the bar. I think the grips can't be replaced, and then you'll probably have to use gloves as the polished chrome surface of the bar is really too slick to hold on to for long. Or you could just buy a new bar with fresh grips, as this thing is really cheap.Now go get pumped up.