Iron Gym Total Upper Body vs Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar
Both made our Best Pull-Up Bars for Small Apartments and Tight Spaces 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 Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) if you'd rather have lightest and most compact bar in this category, easy to tuck away completely. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Pull-Up Bars for Small Apartments and Tight Spaces list.
Winner overall: Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 4 in Best Pull-Up Bars for Small Apartments and Tight Spaces | #2 of 4 in Best Pull-Up Bars for Small Apartments and Tight Spaces |
| Pick label | Best overall | |
| Brand | Iron Gym | Yes4All |
| Key features | 5 grip positions (narrow, neutral, wide, alternate wide, side); No-screw leverage mount; Fits doorways 24 to 32 inches | Under 3 pounds; Fits doorways 24 to 34 inches; 200-pound rated capacity |
| Biggest strength | Widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions | Lightest and most compact bar in this category, easy to tuck away completely |
| Main trade-off | Foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use | 200-pound capacity is a real limit for heavier users |
| Best for | doorways | small apartments |
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 Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) section.
#2 pick
Choose the Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) if…
- Lightest and most compact bar in this category, easy to tuck away completely
- Cheapest genuine option, low commitment for a small apartment
- Wide 24 to 34 inch fit range covers most apartment doorways
Best for: small apartments
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
Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch)
Pros
- Lightest and most compact bar in this category, easy to tuck away completely
- Cheapest genuine option, low commitment for a small apartment
- Wide 24 to 34 inch fit range covers most apartment doorways
Cons
- 200-pound capacity is a real limit for heavier users
- Thinner grip padding than pricier options
- Feels less sturdy on fast reps than heavier-gauge steel bars
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch): common questions
Which is better, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition or the Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch)?
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 Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) if you'd rather have lightest and most compact bar in this category, easy to tuck away completely. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #2 in our Best Pull-Up Bars for Small Apartments and Tight Spaces list.
What is the difference between the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition and the Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch)?
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 Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) stands out because lightest and most compact bar in this category, easy to tuck away completely. 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 Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch)'s is that 200-pound capacity is a real limit for heavier users.
Is the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition worth it over the Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch)?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) 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 Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) instead of the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition?
The Yes4All Doorway Pull Up Bar (24-34 Inch) suits small apartments, while the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition is best for doorways.