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Diy pull up bar garage rafters.
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Pull ups primarily work your latissimus dorsi but they also work most of the muscles of your upper arms shoulders back and chest.
If you re looking for a great upper body workout you can do at home the pull up is it.
The addition of these bracers reduces movement from side to side and improves the overall unit utility.
In order for the pull up bar to be very safe and very stable it required side bracers.
Depending on your set up the attachment to the ceiling may be different.
Measure 3 inches from the bottom of the boards and use the 1 1 2 inch spade bit to make a hole in both boards.
This example is cut to 18 inches but it will vary depending on ceiling height and personal preference.
Here is a detailed tutorial to make your own.
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If you happen to be a diy er like myself you can save money with these detailed plans for a diy pull up bar project.
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Our latest addition to the home gym makeover is this diy pull up bar.
The angle iron was attached to neighboring rafters and attached to the verticle bracers with 3 4 ring clamps.
At a high level you need to secure the pull up bar to a 2 x4 or 2 x6 that is itself secured to your ceiling rafters joists using lag screws or carriage bolts.
One way to create a pull up bar is to attach a rope and a thick hollow pipe to a sturdy exposed rafter in your house or garage.
Cut two identical pieces of the 2 4 to the height at which you d like the bar to hang.
How to build a pull up bar.
Construct the pull up bar as detailed in the photo above square and tighten all connections.
A ceiling mounted pull up bar is a perfect addition to a home gym.