Iron Gym Total Upper Body vs Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull
Both made our Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 shortlist, at #1 and #3. 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 Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) if you'd rather have 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall mount or power tower. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 list.
Winner overall: Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) compared
Every difference that matters, in one table.
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Our ranking | #1 of 3 in Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 | #3 of 3 in Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 |
| 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 | 300-pound rated capacity; Reinforced steel bar; Fits doorways 30 to 38 inches |
| Biggest strength | Widest grip variety of any bar in this list at five positions | 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall mount or power tower |
| Main trade-off | Foam grips wear and compress after a year or two of daily use | Still a leverage doorway mount, less margin than a bolted wall bar at the rating's upper edge |
| 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 Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) section.
#3 pick
Choose the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) if…
- 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall mount or power tower
- Reinforced bar feels noticeably sturdier than base-model doorway bars
- Wider 30 to 38 inch doorway fit suits larger door casings
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
Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)
Pros
- 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall mount or power tower
- Reinforced bar feels noticeably sturdier than base-model doorway bars
- Wider 30 to 38 inch doorway fit suits larger door casings
Cons
- Still a leverage doorway mount, less margin than a bolted wall bar at the rating's upper edge
- Requires a solid, well-anchored door frame to perform to its rating
- Fewer grip positions than premium multi-grip bars
Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition vs Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb): common questions
Which is better, the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition or the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)?
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 Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) if you'd rather have 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall mount or power tower. Overall we rank the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Pull-Up Bars Under $30 list.
What is the difference between the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition and the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)?
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 Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) stands out because 300-pound rating at a fraction of the cost of a wall mount or power tower. 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 Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)'s is that still a leverage doorway mount, less margin than a bolted wall bar at the rating's upper edge.
Is the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition worth it over the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb)?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) 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 Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) instead of the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition?
The Yes4All Heavy Duty Doorway Pull Up Bar (300 lb) suits heavy users, while the Iron Gym Total Upper Body Workout Bar - Extreme Edition is best for doorways.