Iron Gym Total Upper Body vs ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar
Both made our Best Doorway Pull-Up Bars shortlist, at #1 and #2. Here's how they differ and who each one suits.
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Quick verdict
Choose the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition if you want widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions. Choose the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar if you'd rather have heavier-gauge steel than most doorway bars in this weight class. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Doorway Pull-Up Bars list.
Winner overall: Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 8 in Best Doorway Pull-Up Bars | #2 of 8 in Best Doorway Pull-Up Bars |
| Pick label | Best overall | |
| Brand | Iron Gym | ProsourceFit |
| Key features | 5 grip positions (narrow, neutral, wide, alternate wide, side); No-screw leverage mount; Fits doorways 24 to 32 inches | 300-pound rated capacity; Heavy-gauge steel frame; 12 grip positions |
| Biggest strength | Widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions | Heavier-gauge steel than most doorway bars in this weight class |
| Main trade-off | Foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use | Doorway leverage mount still depends on a solid, undamaged door frame |
| Best for | doorways | heavy users |
Which should you buy?
#1 pick · Best overall
Choose the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition if…
- Widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions
- Setup and removal takes under a minute with no tools
- Long track record and by far the highest ratings volume in the category
Best for: doorways
Prefer the alternative? See the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar section.
#2 pick
Choose the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar if…
- Heavier-gauge steel than most doorway bars in this weight class
- 300-pound rating paired with 12 grip positions, no compromise between strength and variety
- Limited lifetime warranty covers long-term heavy use
Best for: heavy users
Prefer the alternative? See the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition section.
Pros and cons of each
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition
Pros
- Widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions
- Setup and removal takes under a minute with no tools
- Long track record and by far the highest ratings volume in the category
- Doubles as a full floor-based bodyweight station, not just a hanging bar
Cons
- Foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use
- Only fits doorways up to 32 inches, too narrow for some modern door casings
- Padded arms can mark softer trim without a towel underneath
ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar
Pros
- Heavier-gauge steel than most doorway bars in this weight class
- 300-pound rating paired with 12 grip positions, no compromise between strength and variety
- Limited lifetime warranty covers long-term heavy use
Cons
- Doorway leverage mount still depends on a solid, undamaged door frame
- Longer bar length can feel less centered on narrower doorways
- Not as rigid under fast reps as a bolted wall mount
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar: common questions
Which is better, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition or the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar?
Choose the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition if you want widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions. Choose the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar if you'd rather have heavier-gauge steel than most doorway bars in this weight class. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Doorway Pull-Up Bars list.
What is the difference between the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition and the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar?
The Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition stands out because widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions, while the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar stands out because heavier-gauge steel than most doorway bars in this weight class. The trade-offs differ too: the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition's main caveat is that foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use, and the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar's is that doorway leverage mount still depends on a solid, undamaged door frame.
Is the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition worth it over the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar instead if foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar instead of the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition?
The ProsourceFit Multi-Grip Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar suits heavy users, while the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition is best for doorways.