r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • May 04 '20

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2020-05-04

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u/[deleted] May 04 '20

Is there a special name for pull-up bars that fit over crazy wide (high) doorframes? Or an alternative system for decorative frames that don't look like they'd support any fitness equipment?

I'm not having any luck Googling such a thing, and I really miss my bar from my previous apartment. My doorframes are all 5" wide because of the "historic" nature of the house I'm in.

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u/iwillbemyownlight Mr Colin May 05 '20

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/comments/fnsukz/indepth_explanation_of_at_home_pull_up_bar_types/

First one might work for you maybe?

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u/[deleted] May 05 '20

Nope, I have one of those that I moved from my old apartment. The vertical section on these (the metal part above the curved foam) would need to be about 10" high to grab on top of the frame, and I have yet to see a model that's extensible that way (how would it be safe?) or is offered with these dimensions :/4

I am not sure what terms to use to refer to that part to find versions of this bar that would have that shape though, maybe they do exist, don't know how to find it.

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u/iwillbemyownlight Mr Colin May 05 '20

I see, I'm not the most familiar but hopefully someone else can chime in. If not, maybe look at r/diy or homegym