Big Bar Review: NEW Full-Size Pull Up Bar From BaseBlocks!

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What’s up, everybody? I hope you’re well. I wasn’t going to do a review of the Big Bar because I feel like I’ve been doing a lot of reviews lately, but I guess many of you appreciate me sharing my thoughts on all this home fitness equipment because I’ve had a couple dozen requests for a Big Bar review come through in the past 2 weeks alone. So, here you go!
The Big Bar is one of the latest releases from BaseBlocks. It’s a full-size, freestanding pull up bar that’s solid, sturdy and built just as well as their other bars. It stands at 81" (206 cm) at its high setting. You can use it for everything from assisted pull ups to learning your muscle up, front lever and back lever. I cover the assembly, usage and storage in the video and share my thoughts on it.
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@Huange._. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan for making this video. There’s not a lot of calisthenics equipment reviews out there, so I’m glad you’re doing this to help out people. Best wishes

@MisterTreyC 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this review! I couldn’t find any reviews from calisthenic guys I trusted. Keep up the awesome content, man!

@anonymousanonymous_000 3 жыл бұрын

Yes ! Been waiting on your thoughts on this product before purchasing.

@RajivPant Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, especially the safety tip about using rings with it.

@davidjones6470 3 жыл бұрын

Looks a damn good bit of kit that!!! Good review sir💪

@victoriageorge2021 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!

@bobbydeguzman7655 7 ай бұрын

great review! thanks. it was very helpful.

@paolouichico7933 3 жыл бұрын

I find this product versatile depending on your exercise selection. If you plan to train with rings, this would be a good choice

@Siberius- Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Useful information to know if it's fitting for the individual buyer or not. Including stuff people sometimes look over.

@ejriley263 2 жыл бұрын

awesome review! subbed

@williamouellet5066 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as always! I'm 5'6 so it will probably work for me. Thanks for the little shoutout btw!

@Prophecy2fulfill Жыл бұрын

I just got mine yesterday. Before I ordered it, I scratched off the base bar, because the big bar had that hidden feature. Well, I've come to find out that the hidden feature is a hidden feature for a reason. It's too much work switching between big bar and base bar levels. Assembly was a workout in itself. 😭🤣 So yea, I'm still gonna get the base bar and the conversation kit. The big bar is a very satisfying purchase, and I'll be investing in the majority of base block's collection as time progresses.

@nikitaalekseyeva4533 2 жыл бұрын

I rly appreciate how thorough your reviews are. Have you heard of the solostrenght? It's expensive but It look like you can do explosive pull up's with it and if so I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Could you do a review of it if you can?

@bigdowg319 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you could elaborate a bit on how the push pins on the t stands work? My blindness prevents me from seeing how the assembly works but I pretty much understand everything else. You are literally the only person who talks about how to assemble this thing at least that I could find. I also did not have a manual in the package for mine that came last week. You sold me on the base bar and rings and I had no trouble assembling the base bar myself.

@tylertylerSMH 3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen one muscle up on these nor many good reviews thanks tho urs is the best so far

@antonroux6737 2 жыл бұрын

It would be good if you could rank the various Baseblocks pull up products as to which to get first for someone who doesn't have any of them

@casey2562 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@DavidianCrest 2 жыл бұрын

When I seen these bars on insta, my face lit up. I love calisthenics and I'm big on explosive training. I wonder though, if I placed a couple plates on the base, would it still wobble significantly when doing explosive pull ups/muscle ups?

@lepurchaun92 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Any plans to check out the base bench pro?

@paullemay3218 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information. ❤️🇨🇦

@chrisk9613 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, this is great! I don’t need a full size power tower. Just for chins and hanging. More compact this way. And I can put stuff under it.

@Rick-fz7tt 2 жыл бұрын

What brand to you recommend for buying dip bars or parallel bars? Thanks🤔

@UnnaturalGR 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Do you think it's good for muscle up training? Is it going to wobble a lot? Even with some weight on the base of it. Thanks

@Drew-lz4iz 10 ай бұрын

Would you recommend this over b-bars if I'm new to pull ups?

@MinusTheGym 3 жыл бұрын

In case you want to learn more about the Big Bar, here's a link to the product page: www.baseblocks.fit/products/the-big-bar Thanks for watching!

@cartergomez5390 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, man. I usually do workouts every morning from your channel and I felt stuck because I didn't have this bar. I'm going to purchase it right away!

@mikec5099 2 жыл бұрын

How’s it it holding up? Is it an essential in your set up? Has it replaced the other block base products? How do you utilize the big bar in your set up?

@mikec5099 2 жыл бұрын

The site says lowest setting is 44” not 52”…

@1122redbird Жыл бұрын

Find 2 trees about 3-4 feet apart in the woods near your home. Nail a very sturdy limb from one tree to the other about 8 feet high. Done, pull up bar. And it gets you outside as a bonus.

@Daniel_Ilyich Жыл бұрын

The website mentions that the recommended ceiling height is 98'+ or 8ft 2 inches. I have a standard 8 foot ceiling. Since they recommend a minimum of 8ft2 inches, will I have a problem with it in my apartment? For example, I'm 5'11'', will I be able to do a full rise on a pullup?

@thomasharrison6367 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review thank you, but I think I’ll stick with my more versatile pull-up mate😉

@tremerefury 6 ай бұрын

Will you review the big bar pro?

@gtijo9039 2 жыл бұрын

would this be stable enough for negative pull ups

@Va1shnav 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to bring down the bar to the base bar height?

@Niborino9409 2 жыл бұрын

One point that wasn't touched on in detail was how stable it is. It's expected that it can't be 100% stable but how stable is it?

@xPostpunk 2 жыл бұрын

All freestanding pullup bars are a little shakey, unless you put weights/sandbags on the bases.

@jonwatson7155 2 жыл бұрын

4:33

@Prophecy2fulfill Жыл бұрын

Don't expect it to be as stable as the ones you'd see at a park. Meaning that I wouldn't encourage you to try anything that would be considered extreme or even stupid. But it's definitely the next best thing. It's very sturdy. Worth every penny. For it to hold up to 600 pounds, it has no choice but to be sturdy.

@frog6054 2 жыл бұрын

How much weight can it hold?

@austinfisheroutdoors 9 күн бұрын

Question - they offer a Big Bar Pro, which is in the realm of 89" tall. At your height, do you think it would allow for a true straight deadhang without putting yourself at an angle?

@shivababa5679 3 жыл бұрын

does anybody know how sturdy is this on a carpet floor?

@DSPNWtoCali Жыл бұрын

After watching this, I decided to skip this base block model. The reason I said this is because I have the original basebar, and already having a tough time switching back and forward in height. I saw many pull up bars, and one that excites me the most is the Fit! Home Gym. Sure it cost more but to be able to just snap and go, man that is nice. So with that, I learn my pull ups, chin up through this base bar I have now, get my reps and strength and before moving to the Fit! Home Gym.

@Ronnock 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate this comment because I am trying to decide between all these different products, but it seems like I keep going back to the Fit! Home Gym.

@DSPNWtoCali 7 ай бұрын

@@Ronnock hey, there a down side to Fit! Home gym. That being said, if you are an advanced athlete, or someone already advanced in calisthenic, you might want the Basebar. My nephew has the fit! And I have this original Basebar, he saw more benefit in the Basebar because he is way more advanced than I am. Minus the dip bar. But imagine he had the pro Basebar or 2 of the original Basebar. For now, I prefer using the Fit! Home Gym, but I still used the Basebar. The one I have is the single version, or single bar.

@savagebeafy 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I don't think it's about the size, I think it's about how to use it. Especially when it comes to back exercises.

@aarongarcia4620 2 жыл бұрын

Thats what she said

@deadlybladesmith3093 Жыл бұрын

@@aarongarcia4620 lmao

@tylerlee6740 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to order it, but I do not live at the locations that the Baseblocks ships

@ammardawood6723 2 жыл бұрын

I noted that you mentioned that it is not meant for an explosive workout. Will I be able to use it as an anchor for my suspension trainer (TRX)?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure how the TRX mounts to a bar, but if it’s anything like gymnastics rings then I wouldn’t recommend it. The straps around the bar can easily slide too far to the sides and slip off.

@UndefinedLastName 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think it’s stable enough to also use it as a anchor for TRX for some inverted standing rows?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

It’s stable, but I wouldn’t recommend anchoring your TRX on it. The TRX would loop around the bar and the carabiner would attach to the strap, so there’s nothing preventing the TRX from sliding off the top of the bar and down the sides. You’re better off anchoring the TRX on a door. It’s safer. I used my rings on the bar but had to be very careful not to let the straps go to close to the sides and slip off.

@BrisLS1 5 ай бұрын

Trying out their B-Bars for dips,, but for pullups, I got a nice power rack online that is twice as long and stable, half as expensive and can do other things like hold a weight bar, or plug in attachments. Thanks.

@NfynitePixels 5 ай бұрын

do you mind sharing a link or what the item is called. im currently in the checkout and i really dont want to spend this much.

@christianmiller6046 2 жыл бұрын

when you hang rings from the bar do you have to be directly under the bar? I have a pullup bar similar to this but I have the problem of only being able to do rows because the bar isn't sturdy being pulled or pushed in any direction.

@mikec5099 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Hopefully he answers…

@mikec5099 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do dips or pull ups on it?

@mikec5099 2 жыл бұрын

And what pull stand do you have?

@winsonlimofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question. I'm planning to improve my strength using push and pull exercises. Do I really need the Big bar for pull ups and chin ups? Or I can just get the B bars? How's the big bar compare to a ceiling pull up bar? I am thinking should I just install a ceiling pull up bar which is cheaper than the Big bar? What's the advantages of having a big bar? I'm mainly wanted to do dips and pull ups. And also learning other push pull exercises to improve my strength.

@_einodmilvado Жыл бұрын

wondering the same

@clintjohnston2578 3 жыл бұрын

I have a bar I got to get in a chair I can hit my chest with the bar . With my power tower I can’t get under it I think the big bar makes it easier

@Johnkb2059 9 ай бұрын

You can use it with your gravity boots

@hectorb9255 2 жыл бұрын

Can you show off the 45"

@scruffy4743 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. How often do you shave your head?

@MinusTheGym 3 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! And I usually go over it every day using a Wahl trimmer with no attachment. I don’t completely shave it with a razor blade (yet).

@kaushalaggarwal8618 3 жыл бұрын

The thumbnail reminds me of someone who looks similar

@Primetime_dads 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to do a pull up then roll over the bar and do a dip, “nanners” but I think the bar is to thick in diameter to just roll over I may slip and lane on my back 😂

@shinobusensui9395 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting non this review, I think I'm gonna pass on this one. I got a pull-up/dip station that's 85" and wanted something more for gymnastics rings. Idk I'm really considering one of those squat racks. I accepted whatever I get will eat up the space in my 300 sq ft studio. Do you think you can do some videos reviews on products that are mainly good for gymnastics rings for those who prefer indoor settings? Like a squat rack 😗

@MidnightBard 3 жыл бұрын

I have the basic CAP fitness squat rack ( the one that looks like a standalone pull up bar) for rings and it works great. Much cheaper than this.

@shinobusensui9395 3 жыл бұрын

@@MidnightBard I saw those well after I bought my pull-up station, I wish they had one that was a bit taller though. I already have to fold my legs to keep my feet off the floor. I can imagine with rings pull ups, I would need a few more inches of clearance

@MidnightBard 3 жыл бұрын

@@shinobusensui9395 yeah, for ring pull ups or chin ups you have to fold your legs. I'd have gotten something taller if my ceiling was higher. Although it's still a good option because rings can't slide off. I hope you find a suitable rack!

@dragos8839 3 жыл бұрын

@@shinobusensui9395 if it was like 90-92 inches it would have been perfect

@shinobusensui9395 3 жыл бұрын

@@dragos8839 I ended up buying the cap one mentioned above, supposedly it's 3 inches taller than the old equipment I had. Hope those 3 more inches help in ring training as much as it would help in my self-improvement in dating...

@albertoreyes3403 2 жыл бұрын

@minus the gym Do you think I can pack this in a bag to travel ?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

No, it’s way too large for travel. The base especially. If you’re looking for travel size pull up gear, I personally recommend the Duonamic Eleviia for a doorway solution. I use it at airbnbs, hotels, etc. You can use my code MINUS10 to save 10% on it: www.duonamic.com/product/eleviia/ If you don’t like that option, the next best option is gymnastic rings, but I’ve run into situations where I couldn’t find a good place to hang my rings. That’s why the doorway grips are my preference.

@pookiecatblue 2 жыл бұрын

The bar looks awfully thick. I'm a 5'4" woman with average size hands. Do you think the bar is too thick for my hands to have a good grip?

@thesarasocial Жыл бұрын

I have this bar, same size as you and I don’t have a problem:)

@calvinbrown123 2 жыл бұрын

💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@ashuraikvar7320 3 жыл бұрын

It will work for me.5,5

@MinusTheGym 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, definitely. That’s a great height for this bar.

@ingridkincaid1187 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do pull ups on the b bars though?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

You can do L-Sit pull ups on the B-Bars but not standard pull-ups like on the Big Bar

@quincy189 2 жыл бұрын

can you do muscle ups on this?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

They would have to be strict muscle ups. No killing. It’s stable enough to train strict muscle ups on the low setting.

@gabys2 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know of anything that could prevent rings from sliding off if one chooses to use them?

@Emresthenics 4 ай бұрын

Maybe some rubber bands on the edges😊

@dallasstatus 10 ай бұрын

Is it sturdy enough to perform muscle ups on ?

@MinusTheGym 10 ай бұрын

No, it will rock if you try to muscle up. They’re too explosive, especially in the early training phase. I suppose if you’re already a master of muscle ups and you can do slow ones then it could work…

@tineyamful 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m 5 feet 6 inches. Would I be able to fully extend on a dead hang?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you would be able to. I almost can and I’m 5’10”. I just need to engage slight hip flexion and bring feet forward a tad

@tineyamful 2 жыл бұрын

@@MinusTheGym thanks for the info and videos!

@MrWally273 2 жыл бұрын

Can you still use it while the legs are folded up?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but it’s not as stable

@signedup2462 6 ай бұрын

Looks to be missing lateral (left to right) support

@SchuyFit 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any advantage to this as compared to a door frame pull up bar? Seems a little unnecessary to me.

@MinusTheGym 3 жыл бұрын

I’d say the main advantage is that this bar has a weight capacity of 280 lbs. I tried it with my 40 lbs weight vest on and it took it like a champ. I personally wouldn’t use a weight vest on a doorway pull up bar unless I had reinforced the trim somehow. Also, I trust this bar more for getting inverted, like in skin the cat, back lever, inverted hangs, etc.

@LearntheGame 6 ай бұрын

can you kip on this?

@MinusTheGym 6 ай бұрын

No, I’ve honestly never found a free-standing pull up bar that can take kipping or any sort of explosive movements. You need wall-mounted bars or bars anchored into the ground outdoors.

@ChristopherJohnsonArtist Жыл бұрын

I'm a little taller than you and have long arms so I think I'll just have to wait until I have my own place to install a bar in the yard.

@ez123489 2 жыл бұрын

can you do inverted rows on it?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. On the low setting the bar is still a touch high so your body will most likely be on an incline during the rows, but you can elevate your feet onto something (like a chair) to make your body horizontal and increase the difficulty of the rows.

@ez123489 2 жыл бұрын

@@MinusTheGym can you use straps to make them easier?

@johnlee2167 3 жыл бұрын

I thought u r johnny sins 🤣🤣

@sunches1958 3 жыл бұрын

I can not find it on the website :-/

@MinusTheGym 3 жыл бұрын

My bad. Here’s the link: www.baseblocks.fit/products/the-big-bar

@ferencpentek 6 ай бұрын

Looks wobbly and not enough high. They can keep it.

@DaN3xtEconomist 2 жыл бұрын

Can I do muscle ups with these?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

They’d have to be strict. No kipping or momentum

@gob9641 3 жыл бұрын

Great product but I wish they had adapters for taller people.

@evoldoer6229 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe they'll come out with extensions in various lengths.

@dragos8839 3 жыл бұрын

@@evoldoer6229 they sure as hell will, but still it doesn't look worth buying

@ChristopherRichardYu 3 жыл бұрын

This looks pretty redundant with the B-Bars. Plus it doesn't really store very well. Better to stick with the B-Bars at least it stores really well and it can be used like parallel bars as well.

@treyvincent1759 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have the B-Bars and it's an excellent addition to the home gym. Pull-Ups, Chin-Ups, Lateral Pull-Ups, Bodyweight Rows, and...the best...TRICEP DIPS. And storage is key with a home gym. This bar looks like a great addition if you've got a lot of room and a dedicated large space for a home gym.

@christopherstein2024 2 жыл бұрын

@@treyvincent1759 there are ones designed like a ladder

@mikec5099 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I believe it depends on your goals. For example, say you wanna train for max strength, you’d need the big bar to do weighted pull ups, especially if you’re trying to more directly achieve max strength. You will take a longer time doing so with the b-bars. Now, for max pushing strength, dips are probably the best method and that’s where the b-bars play their role.

@DH-tv8qy Жыл бұрын

i think the size of the bar is too thick to get a good grip, don't you think?

@priyanshu6593 3 жыл бұрын

i was wondering why yt recommend me Johnny sins video until i saw minus the gym name under the video

@RawDawg903 2 жыл бұрын

So if I do muscle ups on this, it'll flip over on me ?

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

You can’t do any kipping exercises, but it’s great for training strict muscle ups

@KorokuGaming Жыл бұрын

I really want a free standing pull up bar that's tall enough for me to do a dead hang (195cm tall) but a product like this doesn't seem to exist... This one isn't it either!

@akashv8324 6 ай бұрын

Hi Johnny Sins!

@charlesst-jean7514 Жыл бұрын

Might sound stupid but can you human flag on it ? If you hang on the right pole toward the left one on a slight angle

@MinusTheGym Жыл бұрын

No, definitely not sturdy enough for human flags

@charlesst-jean7514 Жыл бұрын

@@MinusTheGym thanks

@michaelhoran7315 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you asked this I literally was about to purchase this in the hopes of being able to practice human flag also. Knowing that I can’t means I have to keep looking

@joshruiz217 Жыл бұрын

did you try muscle up?

@xaid6700 2 жыл бұрын

Mujhe laga tha Johny sins ka channel hai 😂😂

@billiamsharpe2967 3 жыл бұрын

Can one do muscle ups tho?

@lloydfernquest 3 жыл бұрын

He did explain that any explosive exercise might be a problem. So if you can do it controlled then it's okay

@DjUnrivalleD 3 жыл бұрын

Looks solid but I find most of their products a bit pricey. For that same price I can get quite a lot more...

@fitnessja7047 3 жыл бұрын

Build it yourself

@Magic_Mirror_Music 11 ай бұрын

elbow width looks restricted as well...not for me.

@MinusTheGym Жыл бұрын

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@former_junk_eater 3 жыл бұрын

you look like the healthiest person in the world

@guymontag2948 Жыл бұрын

That would be exactly what I want if it was a foot taller.

@jayadama1301 Жыл бұрын

You can pull up

@purplecookie687 2 жыл бұрын

My B bars came full of rust inside

@MinusTheGym 2 жыл бұрын

That’s not cool 🙁 have you reached out to hello@baseblocks.fit about that? I hear their customer support is very good.

@purplecookie687 2 жыл бұрын

@@MinusTheGym I like the bars, there a little thick for me but not worth the hastle of returning them. They still work but eventualy will rust from the inside :( Long as they last me a few years