Men's Health November 7, 2025 0 Comments

Unlock Your Ultimate Home Workout: The 7 Pull-Up Bars Fitness Pros Swear By (You Won’t Believe #3!)

Ever find yourself wondering if there’s a pull-up bar out there that does more than just hang there awkwardly in your garage? Yeah, me too. That’s why the XMark multi-grip pull-up bar caught my eye—it’s like the Swiss Army knife of back workouts, offering grips so varied they practically scream “target every angle!” From narrow to wide, neutral to overhand or underhand, this 50-inch beast gives your back muscles a playground to flex every which way. And get this—it’s sturdy enough to hold over 800 pounds, meaning it’s built to last through every sweaty rep and grimace. I gotta say, when I first installed one at my home gym, I was genuinely impressed—not just by the strength of the thing, but by how it lets you switch grips effortlessly, transforming your routine without hogging space. Sure, the design means you might need to angle yourself a bit differently to avoid bumping your noggin, but come on, a little head bob here and there is a small price to pay for the range of motion you get. If you’re serious about dialing in your pull-ups and chin-ups and want a piece that pulls double duty in your gym, this could be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. LEARN MORE

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 go 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.

Read More: The Ultimate Pull-Up Guide