How to Make a Wall Mount Pullup Bar in a Basement

A quick perusal of the Internet reveals a plethora of videos featuring pullup bars that are mounted incorrectly. Improper installation can result in damage to the exerciser, the wall the bar is mounted to, and the pride of the installer. Installing a wall-mounted pullup bar should be done right to avoid the pain and embarrassment that can result if it is done incorrectly.

Things You'll Need

  • Pullup bar and mounting frame
  • For Wood Frames:
  • Stud finder
  • Pencil
  • Drill
  • General drill bits
  • Wood screws (minimum of 3 inches long)
  • For Concrete Walls:
  • Pencil
  • Pulse drill
  • Masonry drill bits
  • Lead anchors
  • Concrete screws (minimum of 3 inches long)
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Instructions

  1. Wood Frame

    • 1

      Use the stud finder to find and mark the locations of the wall studs in the area where you want to mount the pullup bar.

    • 2

      Holding the pullup bar to the wall at the desired height, use a pencil to mark where the screws will go. Both ends of the mounting frame should be positioned over a stud.

    • 3

      Drill a pilot hole over each of the marks. Use the chart in the Resources section to determine the correct bit size for the wood screws you are using.

    • 4

      Hold the pullup bar mount to the wall and screw it to the wall using 3- to 4-inch-long wood screws.

    Concrete Wall

    • 5

      Holding the pullup bar to the wall at the desired height, use a pencil to mark where the screws will go.

    • 6

      Drill a pilot hole into the concrete wall using a masonry bit on the pulse drill. The pilot hole must be deep enough for the screws you will be using.

    • 7

      Use compressed air to blow out the concrete dust and detritus left after drilling.

    • 8

      Using a larger masonry bit, drill a hole into the concrete over each pilot hole. This hole should be only wide and deep enough to accept the lead concrete anchors.

    • 9

      Drive the lead anchors into each hole with a hammer. The edge of the anchor should be flush with the surface of the wall.