Pull Up Bar Workouts
Workout Trainer is full of free workouts that use pull up bar and other equipment. PRO+ members also have access to all of our custom training programs created by certified personal trainers. Download the app to learn how to do pull up bar exercises and more!
About Pull-Up Bars
A pull-up bar offers multiple training benefits: it strengthens the upper body, especially back, arms, and shoulders; improves grip strength; engages core muscles for better stability; allows for versatile exercises like chin-ups and leg raises; is convenient and space-efficient for home use; enhances posture through back muscle strengthening; builds functional strength applicable in daily activities and sports; is scalable for different fitness levels; doesn't require extra weights, and is cost-effective. Basically a no brainer! 😉
Our selection of Pull Up Bar Workouts
Workout Trainer has a large selection of free pull up bar workouts. Download the app to find the best workouts for you based on your equipment.
9 minutes, Moderate
8 minutes, Beginner
20 minutes, Intense
45 minutes, Moderate
10 minutes, Moderate
8 minutes, Moderate
45 minutes, Moderate
10 minutes, Moderate
5 mins 5 secs, Intense
11 mins 33 secs, Intense
20 mins 5 secs, Intense
10 minutes, Intense
Workouts that only use Pull-Up Bars
These workouts only use pull-up bars and no other equipment!
9 minutes, Moderate
8 minutes, Beginner
8 minutes, Moderate
11 mins 33 secs, Intense
10 minutes, Intense
6 mins 7 secs, Intense
15 minutes, Intense
6 mins 40 secs, Moderate
5 mins 6 secs, Intense
10 mins 30 secs, Intense
9 mins 15 secs, Intense
10 minutes, Moderate
Pull-Up Bar Programs
These pull-up bar programs are available to all PRO+ members in Workout Trainer. Each created by a certified personal trainer, there is an endless variety of programs to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Build Muscle, At the Gym, Stay Fit
4 Weeks, 16 Workouts
Stay Fit, Lose Weight, Improve Endurance
2 Weeks, 12 Workouts
Build Muscle, Target Upper Body, Target Lower Body, At the Gym
3 Weeks, 14 Workouts
Build Muscle, At the Gym, Stay Fit
2 Weeks, 8 Workouts
Build Muscle, Tone Muscle, Target Upper Body
4 Weeks, 12 Workouts
Lose Weight, Strengthen Core, Tone Muscle, Stay Fit
4 Weeks, 19 Workouts
Build Muscle, Target Upper Body, At the Gym
4 Weeks, 13 Workouts
Build Muscle, Tone Muscle, Target Upper Body
4 Weeks, 12 Workouts
Target Upper Body, Build Muscle, At the Gym
2 Weeks, 7 Workouts
Build Muscle, Tone Muscle, At the Gym
3 Weeks, 9 Workouts
Target Upper Body, Build Muscle, At the Gym
2 Weeks, 9 Workouts
Build Muscle, Target Upper Body, Target Lower Body, At the Gym
4 Weeks, 15 Workouts
Pull-Up Bar Exercises
Workout Trainer has a large selection of pull-up bar exercises to learn, log and incorporate into your fitness regimen. Learn how to do them properly, find workouts that include them, and create your own workouts using them once you have mastered the technique.
Adding a Pull-Up Bar to your Home Gym
There are a few different ways to add a pull-up bar to your home gym setup. The option you choose will really depend on your existing equipment, whether you want a permanent or temporary setup and how much you are willing to spend.
- If you are adding a pull-up bar to your power cage or squat rack, get the multi-grip bar accessory bar that’s recommended with your setup.
- If you need a bar that you can wall mount, go for the REP Wall or Ceiling Mount Pull-Up Bar.
- Let's say you’re renting and can’t affix anything to your walls, go for one of those over the door pull-up bars like the Ultimate Body Press XL Doorway Pull Up Bar or the Jayflex CrossGrips Compact Pull Up Bar (best for travel).
Reps & Sets Logging in Workout Trainer
Track your reps & sets for pull-up bar exercises. See your estimated 1-rep max and then try to beat it! Smartly progress each time you perform an exercise and see your improvement over time.