More grip options mean more ways to target your back muscles (of which there are many!). XMARK offers a wide 50-inch bar with neutral-grip handles that are set narrow, wide, and wider than you probably ever need. You can also opt for the standard overhand and underhand grips. For this reason, we think this sturdy-as-hell bar (which supports over 800 pounds) is the best multi-grip pull-up bar option.
“I installed the XMARK pull-bar in my garage gym and, for my space, I can’t imagine have going any other way,” says Men’s Health Fitness & Commerce Editor Charles Thorp, NASM. “First and foremost, I like how sturdy it is. I also appreciate the diverse amount of grips it offers, allowing me to switch hand positioning, as well as from pull-up to chin-ups, is a huge plus. When you are building out a home gym, you are trying to get the most out of your space, and this piece offers a lot in that capacity.”
It’s worth noting that the neutral bar handles are set between two straight bars that run perpendicular to the neutral bars. This design means that whenever you use the neutral-grip handles, you’ll have to pull yourself up and out to avoid hitting your head on the bar and achieve a longer range of motion. It’s not the most convenient design, but many people may not even mind.
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