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Quick verdict
Choose the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition if you want widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions. Choose the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) if you'd rather have 300-pound rating at a budget price, a step up from Yes4All's base model. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 list.
Winner overall: Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition if you want widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions. Choose the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) if you'd rather have 300-pound rating at a budget price, a step up from Yes4All's base model. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 list.
Best overallIron Gym
Widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions
- 5 grip positions (narrow, neutral, wide, alternate wide, side)
- No-screw leverage mount
- Fits doorways 24 to 32 inches
- 300-pound rated capacity
- Doubles as a push-up, sit-up, and dip station on the floor
✓ Pros
- 300-pound rating at a budget price, a step up from Yes4All's base model
- Fits wider doorways (30 to 38 inches) than most bars in this list
- Reinforced construction feels noticeably sturdier under load than the base Yes4All bar
✕ Cons
- Minimum 30-inch doorway requirement rules out narrower older-home frames
- Only 2 practical grip positions given the bar's length
- Slightly bulkier to store than the compact base model
Yes4All
300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall-mounted or freestanding setup
- Fits doorways 30 to 38 inches
- 300-pound rated capacity
- Reinforced steel bar
- Multi-grip foam handles
- No-screw leverage installation
✓ Pros
- 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall-mounted or freestanding setup
- Fits the wider door frames common in garage entry doors
- Removable in seconds if the space needs to double as a workshop
✕ Cons
- Still dependent on having a usable interior-style door frame in the garage
- Less rigid under fast reps than a bolted wall mount
- Fewer grip positions than dedicated multi-grip bars
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition or the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)?
Choose the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition if you want widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions. Choose the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) if you'd rather have 300-pound rating at a budget price, a step up from Yes4All's base model. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 list.
What is the difference between the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition and the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)?
The Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition stands out because widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions, while the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) stands out because 300-pound rating at a budget price, a step up from Yes4All's base model. The trade-offs differ too: the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition's ma in caveat is that foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use, and the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)'s is that minimum 30-inch doorway requirement rules out narrower older-home frames.
Is the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition worth it over the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) instead if foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) instead of the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition?
The Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) suits doorways, while the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition is best for doorways.
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