Buying a doorway pull-up bar in Australia

Buy the pull-up bar, $34

The short answer

It holds by pressure between two solid sides, with no screws. The one thing to check before you buy is the width of your opening, because many standard internal doorways are narrower than 90cm. The section below shows how to measure.

Measure your doorway first

The bar extends to fit any opening between 90cm and 125cm. Under 90cm it will not shorten enough, and over 125cm it will not reach. Measure the space it will sit in, not the door itself.

1. Pick the height. The bar needs to sit high enough that you can hang with your arms straight and your feet off the floor, or with your knees bent. For most adults that is near the top of the opening.
2. Measure wall to wall at that height. Run a tape measure across the inside of the opening, from one solid face to the other. Write the number down in centimetres.
3. Measure again 10cm lower. Older houses and some hallways are not perfectly square. Use the smaller figure.
4. Check what the ends press on. Both ends need a solid surface: a timber door frame, masonry, or plasterboard over a stud. A hollow section of plasterboard can dent under the pressure.
5. Check the figure is between 90 and 125. If it is, the bar fits.

Your measurement	Does it fit
Under 90cm	No. Common for single internal doors.
90 to 125cm	Yes
Over 125cm	No. Too wide for the bar to reach.

Openings that often fall inside the range are hallways, wide passage openings, archways between rooms and the space between two walls at the end of a corridor. A standard single bedroom door is often under 90cm between the jambs, so measure rather than assume.

What you get for $34

Feature	Detail
Brand	Everfit
Fits	90 to 125cm openings
Fixing	Pressure fit, double safety lock
Extras	Built-in spirit level
Rating	300kg (manufacturer's stated rating)
Colour	Black

The 300kg figure is Everfit's stated rating for the bar. A pressure-fit bar is only as secure as the surfaces it presses on, so the walls or frame matter as much as the bar. Use the spirit level to set it straight, tighten it, engage the double lock and give it a firm tug before every session.

What it costs delivered

Delivery area	Bar	Delivery	Total
Sydney metro	$34	Included	$34
Melbourne metro	$34	Included	$34
Brisbane metro	$34	Included	$34
Adelaide metro	$34	Included	$34
Perth metro	$34	Included	$34
Canberra	$34	Included	$34
Hobart metro	$34	Included	$34
Regional Queensland	$34	Included	$34

The cart shows the exact delivery figure for your postcode before you pay. A few remote postcodes cannot be sent to, and the cart says so. Dispatch is usually within 1 to 3 business days, and metro delivery usually takes 2 to 7 business days after that; regional and remote areas take longer. See the shipping page for detail.

Who it suits, and who should pick something else

Good fit

• Apartments and rentals with a suitable opening: no drilling, and it comes down when you move.
• Anyone working towards a first pull-up: hanging and lowering work needs a bar more than it needs anything else.
• Small spaces: it uses no floor space and can be taken down between sessions.

Pick something else

• Your only doorway measures under 90cm: this bar will not fit it. Rows with dumbbells train the same back muscles from the floor; the 10kg pair is $114.
• You want kipping or swinging movements: a pressure-fit bar is meant for controlled reps. Swinging puts sideways load on the fit.
• Your lease bans marks on walls: pressure on painted surfaces can leave a mark. Check the ends against your paint before committing.

A four week plan to your first pull-up

Train on the bar two or three times a week with a rest day between. Each session takes about 15 minutes.

Week	Main work	Sets and reps
1	Dead hang, then scapular pulls (shoulders down and back, arms straight)	3 x 20 to 30 seconds hang, 3 x 8 pulls
2	Jump to the top, lower slowly	4 x 3 lowers, 3 to 5 seconds each
3	Band-assisted pull-ups	4 x 5
4	Slow lowers plus one attempt at a full rep	4 x 3 lowers, then 2 attempts

Some people get the first rep in four weeks, and others take a few months. Keep repeating weeks 2 to 4 until it comes. The pull-up progression guide has the full ladder, and pull-up bar exercises lists what to do once you have it.

Pairing it with other gear

• Bar and Resistance Band Loop Set, $93. The 208cm latex loops loop over the bar for assisted pull-ups in week 3. Delivery is charged on the bands only, about $9.89 to Sydney or about $12.65 to Melbourne.
• Bar and Double Wheel Ab Roller, $65. Hanging knee raises on the bar plus rollouts on the floor covers core work. The ab roller adds about $6.11 delivery to Sydney.
• Bar and 6mm yoga mat, $94. Both include delivery to most of Australia. The mat is for push-ups and floor core work on the same days.

The cart adds it up for your postcode. More bodyweight setups are in the calisthenics home gym guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will a doorway pull-up bar fit a standard Australian door?

Only if the opening is 90 to 125cm wide. Many single internal doorways are narrower than 90cm between the jambs, so measure the inside of the opening at the height you will hang from before you order.

How much is a doorway pull-up bar with delivery?

The Everfit doorway bar is $34 including GST, with delivery included to most of Australia. For most postcodes $34 is the total, and the cart confirms it before you pay.

Does the pull-up bar need screws or drilling?

No. It is held by pressure with a double safety lock, and a built-in spirit level helps you set it straight. Check it is tight and give it a firm tug before every session.

How much weight does the bar hold?

Everfit states a 300kg weight-bearing rating. In practice the surfaces it presses against matter as much as the bar, so fit it against a solid frame, masonry or plasterboard over a stud.

Can I use the bar if I cannot do a pull-up yet?

Yes. Start with dead hangs, scapular pulls and slow lowers from the top position, then add band-assisted reps. Most beginners train on the bar two or three times a week.

Is a doorway pull-up bar OK in a rental?

It needs no drilling, which suits most rentals. Pressure on painted surfaces can leave a mark, so check the contact points and your lease before you fit it.

Related Guides

• Pull-Up Progression: From zero to your first full rep.
• Pull-Up Bar Exercises: What to do on the bar once it is up.
• Calisthenics Home Gym: Bodyweight setups for any budget.
• Rental Apartment Setup: Training at home without damaging a rental.
• Upper Body Workout: Pulling and pushing work at home.