Get This Pull-Up Bar For Your Home Gym - BaseBlocks Big Bar Review

[@normalman8447]

There are plenty of stand alone pull up bars here in Europe. Maybe you can order one and get it sent there. I do think some of them may deliver internationally. Cheaper, also.

[@GamerBody]

There are a couple others on Amazon, but they are either weak versions, take up a ton of space, or don't do the basics of what I want within a confined space. Do you know any brands you like in Europe I can check?

[@will5136]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@FitWithCalisthenics]

I have this, too. The 2-inch bar diameter humbled me real quick.

[@GamerBody]

Yeah, definitely makes your grip strength a factor.

[@JoesLife89]

I have the smaller base bar which is a good product. I can do pullups on it if i lift my legs up. I still look at this big bar from time to time

[@aclsass]

You should try the homefitgym pullup bar dip combo, that has been a really nice addition to home gym. It's just a little pricey side at $300 plus

[@GamerBody]

Do you mean the Fit! home gym?

[@aclsass]

@@GamerBody yup whoops 😳

[@BatmanISTheGame]

@@GamerBody Are they a scam? I wanna buy but I'm scared

[@djbettylou]

​@@BatmanISTheGame I just received mine today and I absolutely love it and I'm 68 years old female and it's perfect. I thought it was well worth the money. I can take it in side or outside and do my rings on it.. pull-ups..etc. It's my second purchase from baseblocks. And I use the other one all the time and that is the base And I use the other one all the time and that .. They're well had my other one for about 4 years. And I wanted the big bar. I am so happy I got it.

[@GamerBody]

@@BatmanISTheGame I don't think it is a scam. Seems like a decent product, a bot pricey, but from what I can tell it does what they say. I haven't used it myself, but based on reviews and seeing people test it, it looks fine.

[@GoodDaySir]

I don't know why they don't add some small arms out of these so you essentially get a compact squat rack or barbell stand and pull up bar. Limiting to just a pull up I guess reduces cost a bit, but makes it a one trick pony for the space it takes.

[@Jerry-zf3ip]

Dip handles would be far more practical. And/or support for nordic curls.

[@GoodDaySir]

@@Jerry-zf3ip Yes, you could have those too.

[@GamerBody]

Yeah, in their advertising they show the use of rings with it which is fine, but I agree if they could do something like Bullbar did with dip handles that would be a good update. They have a specific product for dips already, but wouldn't hurt to add something here.

[@Jerry-zf3ip]

@@GoodDaySir I'm just saying squat arms would be a bit impractical. The product would have to be much heavier duty and more reinforced to be able to function as a safe squat rack.

[@thomas1988de1]

Did you get rid of your super bench? The footprint of both seems to be the same and with the super bench you can do so much more. Of course the SB is a lot more expensive but I’m super happy with it.

[@GamerBody]

I LOVE the super bench and pull-up bar attachment. I sold it when I moved from TX to WA to save space, but I think about it a lot for a home gym. I agree the price is really high. V2 is way overpriced for the tiny changes they made. Still an awesome product though.

[@HughLeFitness]

Is this a better option than a power tower? Can you do dips on this?

[@GamerBody]

No dips on this one. I just want it for pull-ups as I use the Lebert Fitness Equalizers. Nothing against dips on it, I just want something a bit more portable if possible that can fit in my closet when not in use - even if the Speediance is in the way as of writing this comment.

[@thunderbird3694]

What happened with your Ironmaster Bench with Chin Up Bar? I have had my Ironmaster Bench for over 15 years now.

[@GamerBody]

Here is a quick short I made on it: kzbin.infoel3iujXjVI4

[@InfectedNobody]

Have you looked at the Big Bar Pro yet? That is the one I am thinking of buying, wanted to know what you think?

[@GamerBody]

I saw it, but I don't like how it is always locked in a "large" setup - I also already have the Lebert Fitness dip bars that are not locked to a certain width which I prefer. I think it is fine though if you have the space and don't mind that the bars are set at a certain width.

[@shiwakuseven5859]

I own the Base Block Big Bar Plus, which I don't like. I recommend the Stamina PT 1690 Pull-Up/Dip Station, which I can even do belt squats on. I'm 67 years and 9-months old. I like doing pull-ups. I'm actually stronger as a senior citizen on Medicare than I was an active-duty United States Marine Corps 0331 M-60 Machine Gunner. The reason why is because I focused on doing partial reps to failure, which is a modification of Zatsiorsky's repeated effort strength training method to failure, which is the best way to develop muscular endurance, size, mitochondria, and capillary density. Recently, I did 5 sets of 36, 36, 33, 30, and 30 reps on the same day. The more mitochondria and capillary density you have, the more blood sugar, nutrients, oxygen, and blood flow you will have, which will increase muscular endurance and size. Full range of motion exercises is better for developing absolute strength, but pull-ups to failure is a test of muscular endurance.

[@GamerBody]

That's pretty insane you are stronger now than when you were in the marine corps!

[@xavierjara6140]

Very interesting!! I'm curious, what did you not like about the Big Bar Plus? I was thinking about ordering one myself. I was hoping it would be a good option for attaching rings as well.

[@edguyrocks5865]

Agreed

[@hotpoint2707]

6 min of the 11 min video he discusses how the rack fits his closet. strange fixation on the closets.

[@GamerBody]

I agree, I do have a weird fixation on them. It is mostly to make sure I can put away the equipment when not in use - been a thing in all of the apartments and homes i have lived in.

[@gbsol6001]

Damn no dip bar smh..

[@GamerBody]

Yeah, I'm not sure why they didnt put something in this bar for dips. I personally have the Lebert Fitness Equalizer XL and they are awesome.

[@owezzel]

This sucks i seen better that are cheaper

[@GamerBody]

Which one would be an upgrade to this? I would love to continue reviewing other bars to compete against it for a similar or lower price.

[@gammyhorse]

BS pull-up bar

[@GamerBody]

Why? Seems to do the job. Bar might be a little thicker than my liking and a bit expensive, but still works as a pull-up bar.

[@brandondabbs2593]

When you add 50 pounds to it I was worried that it was going to be unsteady. Kinda took me out of my workout zone. It wobbles.

[@yifeipei5484]

Overpriced item. My full pull-up station is only 60 US dollars, wider, portable and stable, and has more functions.

[@GamerBody]

Which pull-up station are you using? I am very interested as I have not seen a good option as you mention anywhere, but I would love one myself.

[@yifeipei5484]

@@GamerBody Please see this one: VEVOR Power Tower Dip Station, 2-Level Height Adjustable Pull Up Bar Stand

[@GamerBody]

@@yifeipei5484 Thanks! I saw this one and I think the issue is that it wouldn't fit in the closet I have, but if it is quick and easy to setup and take down I may go for it. How long does it normally take you to setup/take down?

[@yifeipei5484]

@@GamerBody It takes a few minutes to install the station without any tool. However, this one is pretty large and doesn't seem to be as lightweight as the picture shows. To me, it's very stable. I am 183 cm and 84 kg.