Our top pick
ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109)
FitScore 71.2/100
Best pull up bar: Our top pull-up bar is the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) (FitScore 71.2/100), ranked on weight rating, grips, install, door fit, warranty and price.
Doorway pull-up bars ranked by FitScore; want dips and knee raises too? See best pull-up dip stations; or compare any model with our pull-up bar comparison tool.
Comparison Table
| Compareat a glance | TOP PICK | Pick 2 | Pick 3 | Pick 4 | Pick 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Best Overall | Best With Straps | Best No-Drill Classic | Best Simple Bar | Best High Rating |
| Type | Doorway pull-up bar | Doorway pull-up bar | Doorway pull-up bar | Doorway pull-up bar | Doorway pull-up bar |
| Rating | 300 lb | 440 lb | 300 lb | 220 lb | 440 lb |
| Fit | doors up to 36 in | doors up to 36.22 in | doors up to 35.4 in | doors up to 36 in | doors up to 32 in |
| Grips or levels | 12 grip positions | – | 3 grip positions | 1 grip positions | – |
| Dip bars | – | – | – | – | – |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years | – | 1 year | – |
| Check Price | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon | Check Price on Amazon |
Check Amazon for current pricing and availability.
Key Takeaways
- Measure the frame before you buy.
- More grips mean more exercises.
- Keep reps strict on a doorway bar.
Best Overall: ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109)
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Best overall
Editor’s pick
ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109)
ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) ranks #1 in this guide with a FitScore of 71.2/100. If you want the most grip options in a doorway, the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) offers 12 cushioned foam grips for wide, hammer and close-grip pull-ups and chin-ups, rated for 300 lb, and slips into doors 24 to 36 inches wide without screws.
FitGearHQ FitScore
FitScore for Pull-Up Bars
How this FitScore was calculated
This FitScore combines six category scores using weights defined for this guide.
Why Choose This Pull-Up Bar
Read our full ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) review for specs, owner feedback and alternatives.
If you want the most grip options in a doorway, the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) offers 12 cushioned foam grips for wide, hammer and close-grip pull-ups and chin-ups, rated for 300 lb, and slips into doors 24 to 36 inches wide without screws.
Performance reaches 55 of 100 with the grip count, and Durability 90 thanks to the lifetime warranty, the longest in this guide. Owners find it stable and easy to assemble, and testers liked the many hand positions and the hanging leg raises it allows. Foam pads protect the door frame where the bar rests.
The door cannot close while the bar is mounted, and some owners report marks or damage on weak frames, so it is not for every doorway. The 300 lb rating is lower than the 440 lb bars here. Choose it for varied pulling work in a sturdy wood frame, and take it down between sessions.
In a Nutshell
Best Usage
- Pull-ups and chin-ups at home
- Hanging in a doorway without drilling
- Short bodyweight sessions
For
- Users with a standard door frame
- Renters who cannot drill
- Anyone building pulling strength at home
Not For
- Users with wide or trimless door frames
- Users who need weighted pulling with plates
- Users who prefer training outdoors
Key Specs
- Type: Doorway pull-up bar
- Rating: 300 lb
- Fit: doors up to 36 in
- Grips or levels: 12 grip positions
- Warranty: Lifetime
Pros
- Installs without screws
- Lifetime warranty
- Rated for 300 lb
Cons
- Can mark the door trim
- Not for kipping
- Check the fit before you order
Best With Straps: KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar
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Best with straps
Pick 2
KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar
KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar ranks #2 in this guide with a FitScore of 55.2/100. If you want a bar with extras for full-body work, the KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar hooks over doors 21.65 to 36.22 inches wide, rated for 440 lb, with multiple grips, thick silicone frame protectors, suspension straps in the box and a 24-month warranty.
FitGearHQ FitScore
FitScore for Pull-Up Bars
How this FitScore was calculated
This FitScore combines six category scores using weights defined for this guide.
Why Choose This Pull-Up Bar
If you want a bar with extras for full-body work, the KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar hooks over doors 21.65 to 36.22 inches wide, rated for 440 lb, with multiple grips, thick silicone frame protectors, suspension straps in the box and a 24-month warranty.
Performance reaches 46 of 100 with the 440 lb rating, and Features 40 with the straps for rows, face pulls and core work. Owners like the patented grip design and how the protectors spare the door frame, and it folds flat to store. The 440 lb rating is the joint highest of the doorway bars here, which leaves margin for heavier users and weighted vests.
It is not for hollow walls: the frame must be solid, and it sits in a higher price band than basic bars. Choose it if you want straps and pull-ups from one doorway setup, but check that your frame is solid wood before you order.
⚖Compared with Our #1 Pick
The KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar does not beat the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) on any scored category in this guide. It trails on comfort (0 vs 50), which carries 15% of the FitScore for the best pull up bar. Overall: 55.2 against 71.2.
In a Nutshell
Best Usage
- Pull-ups and chin-ups at home
- Hanging in a doorway without drilling
- Short bodyweight sessions
For
- Users with a standard door frame
- Users who need a high weight rating
- Renters who cannot drill
Not For
- Users with wide or trimless door frames
- Users who need weighted pulling with plates
- Users who prefer training outdoors
Key Specs
- Type: Doorway pull-up bar
- Rating: 440 lb
- Fit: doors up to 36.22 in
- Grips or levels: –
- Warranty: 2 years
Pros
- Installs without screws
- 2 years warranty
- Rated for 440 lb
Cons
- Can mark the door trim
- Not for kipping
- Check the fit before you order
Best No-Drill Classic: Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4)
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Best no-drill classic
Pick 3
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4)
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4) ranks #3 in this guide with a FitScore of 52.8/100. If you want the classic no-drill doorway bar, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4) hooks over a door frame 24 to 35.4 inches wide, rated for 300 lb, with three foam grip positions and a leverage design that needs no screws.
FitGearHQ FitScore
FitScore for Pull-Up Bars
How this FitScore was calculated
This FitScore combines six category scores using weights defined for this guide.
Why Choose This Pull-Up Bar
If you want the classic no-drill doorway bar, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4) hooks over a door frame 24 to 35.4 inches wide, rated for 300 lb, with three foam grip positions and a leverage design that needs no screws.
Practicality reaches 90 of 100 and Affordability 78. Owners describe it as sturdy and easy to assemble, and use it for pull-ups, chin-ups, push-ups and ab work on the floor; it has one of the largest owner review bases of any pull-up bar.
It does not fit every doorway: one owner found a width limit near 34 inches, others say it can mark trim without padding, and the door cannot close while it is in place. The foam compresses over time. Choose it as a first bar for a standard door, and check the frame width and trim before you order.
⚖Compared with Our #1 Pick
The Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4) does not beat the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) on any scored category in this guide. It trails on durability (8.24 vs 90.24), which carries 15% of the FitScore for the best pull up bar; our #1 pick has a lifetime warranty. Overall: 52.8 against 71.2.
In a Nutshell
Best Usage
- Pull-ups and chin-ups at home
- Hanging in a doorway without drilling
- Short bodyweight sessions
For
- Users with a standard door frame
- Renters who cannot drill
- Anyone building pulling strength at home
Not For
- Users with wide or trimless door frames
- Users who need weighted pulling with plates
- Users who prefer training outdoors
Key Specs
- Type: Doorway pull-up bar
- Rating: 300 lb
- Fit: doors up to 35.4 in
- Grips or levels: 3 grip positions
- Warranty: –
Pros
- Installs without screws
- Foam grips
- Rated for 300 lb
Cons
- Pull-ups only
- Can mark the door trim
- Not for kipping
Best Simple Bar: Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025)
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Best simple bar
Pick 4
Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025)
Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025) ranks #4 in this guide with a FitScore of 47.2/100. If you want the simplest bar for the least money, the Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025) is a telescopic bar with padded foam grips that fits doors 24.5 to 36 inches wide, rated for 220 lb, with a 1-year warranty.
FitGearHQ FitScore
FitScore for Pull-Up Bars
How this FitScore was calculated
This FitScore combines six category scores using weights defined for this guide.
Why Choose This Pull-Up Bar
If you want the simplest bar for the least money, the Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025) is a telescopic bar with padded foam grips that fits doors 24.5 to 36 inches wide, rated for 220 lb, with a 1-year warranty.
Affordability reaches 100 of 100, the best in this guide, and Comfort 50 with the padded grips. Owners say it sets up quickly, feels comfortable in the hands and holds firm once the brackets are fixed, and it stays out of sight inside the frame when the door is open.
It needs two screws per bracket side, so it is not for renters who cannot drill, and the single grip position limits the exercises. The 220 lb rating is the lowest here, and it may mark painted frames. Choose it for straight pull-ups and chin-ups if you weigh well under the rating.
⚖Compared with Our #1 Pick
Next to the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109), the Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025) wins only on affordability (100 vs 78). It trails on performance (20 vs 55), which carries 30% of the FitScore for the best pull up bar; our #1 pick has a 300 lb user limit against 220 lb and 12 grip positions against 1. Overall: 47.2 against 71.2.
In a Nutshell
Best Usage
- Pull-ups and chin-ups at home
- Short bodyweight sessions
- Low-impact cardio at home
For
- Users with a standard door frame
- Anyone building pulling strength at home
- People who want cardio at home
Not For
- Users with wide or trimless door frames
- Users who weigh more than 220 lb
- Users who need weighted pulling with plates
Key Specs
- Type: Doorway pull-up bar
- Rating: 220 lb
- Fit: doors up to 36 in
- Grips or levels: 1 grip positions
- Warranty: 1 year
Pros
- 1 year warranty
- Foam grips
- Fits doors up to 36 in
Cons
- Pull-ups only
- Needs screws in the frame
- Can mark the door trim
Best High Rating: Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar
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Best high rating
Pick 5
Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar
Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar ranks #5 in this guide with a FitScore of 44/100. If you want a high weight rating at a low price band, the Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar is a telescopic bar rated for 440 lb, with multi-grip foam handles and silicone door protection, for doors 24 to 32 inches wide.
FitGearHQ FitScore
FitScore for Pull-Up Bars
How this FitScore was calculated
This FitScore combines six category scores using weights defined for this guide.
Why Choose This Pull-Up Bar
If you want a high weight rating at a low price band, the Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar is a telescopic bar rated for 440 lb, with multi-grip foam handles and silicone door protection, for doors 24 to 32 inches wide.
Performance reaches 46 of 100 with the 440 lb rating, the joint highest of the doorway bars here, and Affordability 90. Testers liked the thick steel and the silicone pads that spare the frame, and it supports hanging leg raises as well as pull-ups and chin-ups. Testers also used it for kipping as well as strict reps, and the multi-grip handles let you change your hand position from one set to the next without moving the bar.
It only fits doors up to 32 inches wide, narrower than most bars here, so measure carefully, and the foam grips wear over time. Choose it if your door is narrow and you want a high rating, but not for wide frames.
⚖Compared with Our #1 Pick
Next to the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109), the Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar wins only on affordability (90 vs 78). It trails on practicality (30 vs 100), which carries 20% of the FitScore for the best pull up bar. Overall: 44 against 71.2.
In a Nutshell
Best Usage
- Pull-ups and chin-ups at home
- Short bodyweight sessions
- Low-impact cardio at home
For
- Users with a standard door frame
- Users who need a high weight rating
- Anyone building pulling strength at home
Not For
- Users with wide or trimless door frames
- Users who need weighted pulling with plates
- Users who prefer training outdoors
Key Specs
- Type: Doorway pull-up bar
- Rating: 440 lb
- Fit: doors up to 32 in
- Grips or levels: –
- Warranty: –
Pros
- Foam grips
- Rated for 440 lb
- Extra moves and accessories
Cons
- Can mark the door trim
- Not for kipping
- Check the fit before you order
How We Selected the Best Pull Up Bar
Rating and grips lead at 30 points, then Practicality at 20, Durability, Comfort and Affordability at 15 each and Features at 5.
Every doorway pull-up bar in our pool counts; a brand holds at most two places. 8 bars qualified. Our FitScore method explains every criterion.
| Category | Weight | What it measures for this buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 30 | Weight rating and grip positions |
| Practicality | 20 | No-screw install and door fit |
| Durability | 15 | The warranty and the brand record |
| Comfort | 15 | Foam grips |
| Affordability | 15 | How the price compares with the other picks in the guide |
| Features | 5 | Extra moves and accessories |
How to Choose the Best Pull Up Bar
Doorway bars differ by how they hold to the frame.
Leverage or hook-over bar: rests on the frame, no screws, lifts off in seconds.
Telescopic bar: sits inside the frame, held by tension or by screwed brackets.
Power tower: freestanding, in its own guide.
Pro tip: Test the bar with a slow hang before your first set, keep reps strict, and follow the frame width and trim limits in the manual.
Start with the weight rating and the door fit, then the grips and how it installs. Foam grips and frame pads protect your hands and the trim. See pull-up bar vs power tower if you have floor space for a station.
Rating: well above your body weight.
Fit: door width and trim depth.
Grips: wide, close and neutral options.
Checklist Before Buying a Pull-Up Bar:
- Measure the door width.
- Measure the trim depth.
- Check the weight rating.
- Decide screws or no screws.
- Check the grips.
- Read the warranty.
Common mistakes to avoid:
- Skipping the frame measurement.
- Kipping on a doorway bar.
- Ignoring the weight rating.
- Mounting on a hollow or weak frame.
- Leaving the bar up when the door must close.
Decision Shortcuts
Pick the fit first, then the grips.
Check the warranty terms before you buy: the FTC explains how to read a product warranty.
Best Overall: You want many grip positions: choose ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109).
Best With Straps: You want straps for rows and core work: choose KAKICLAY Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar.
Best No-Drill Classic: You want a no-drill classic: choose Iron Gym Total Upper Body Pull-Up Bar (IRONG-MC4).
Best Simple Bar: You want a simple bar inside the frame: choose Sunny Health & Fitness Doorway Pull Up Bar (025).
Best High Rating: You want a 440 lb telescopic bar: choose Ally Peaks Pull Up Bar.
Final Verdict
ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) is our first choice for most people shopping for a pull up bar. 8 doorway pull-up bars were scored; power towers have their own guide. Rating and grips carry the most weight here (30%), then install and door fit (20%). Measure the door frame width and trim depth before you buy.
For most buyers, ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) is the best pull up bar we would check first, after confirming its current price and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Pull Up Bar
In our ranking, the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Doorway Pull Up Bar (ps-1109) (FitScore 71.2/100).
They can mark trim; use the frame pads and check the maker’s width and trim limits.
A doorway bar is small and simple; a tower adds dips and knee raises. See pull-up bar vs power tower.
Hook-over and tension bars need none; bracket bars are screwed into the frame.
No: keep reps strict, as the makers advise.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans advise muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days each week.
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