The pull up is a great exercise for building strength in the back, upper body, and core muscles. It is often overlooked, but can be a major asset to any routine. All fitness levels should incorporate the pull up into their routine.

A pull up can be performed on free standing equipment or door way bars. To access the free standing equipment you would need to go to the gym. By using the door way pull up bar you can exercise in the privacy of your own home. This is one of the major appeals and benefits of using at home bars like the P90X.

To perform a proper pull up, your bar should be positioned high enough so that you need to jump up to grab it, and your feet hang freely. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and jump to grab the bar. Bend your knees and cross your feet while hanging from the bar. Pull yourself up until your chin is level with the bar. Next, lower yourself slowly until your elbows are straight. Repeat the movement several times without touching the floor. You should stop when you are no longer able to maintain the proper form, to prevent injury.

The benefits of the P90X include:

Storage Pull up bars are both easy to store and portable. Unlike other bulky fitness equipment, pull up bars require little room to use, and little room to store.

Versatility The P90X Pull Up Bar fits sturdy doorways up to 32” wide with border trim.

Quality The P90X Pull Up Bar can hold up to 300 pounds. It is easy to assemble, and comes with Pro-grade close-grip handles with multiple grip positions.

Affordable The P90X Pull Up Bar retails for $59.95, and is used in combination with the P90X Extreme Workout Training System.