Fringe Sport
Multi-Grip Pull Up Bar
Big John
Member Since 2/26/2026
838 points
My body is worn out and broken…the only things that aren’t are my hair, my man gear, and my spirit! I’m a high school Strength & Conditioning Coach and an elementary Physical Education teacher with over 31 years of helping young people discover what they’re capable of. Even though I have access to an incredible weight room at school, I wanted a place of my own…a place where I answer to no one but myself, train on my own schedule, and continue chasing a stronger, healthier life. More than anything, I wanted a place where I could train alongside my friends, family, and aging parents, while also helping guide my daughter. My hope is to pass along the same lessons I’ve shared with thousands of students over the years: build a strong body, a resilient mind, and an unbreakable spirit. Even more important is helping her learn to push herself, to fight, and to stay determined, because so much of what we do in the gym carries over into how we live our lives every day. In the summer of 2025, my father and I built BIGDOG GYM from the ground up inside a small one-car garage. It certainly isn’t the biggest gym, or the most expensive gym, but it’s a place built from hard work with my own hands, with family, with purpose and with too damn much money (don’t tell my wife!). Every day we work to get just a little stronger…a little better looking than yesterday! Built for family. Built for friends. Built for strength. Built for a stronger future together.
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Big John's Reviews (49)
(4)
Added this to my Dane 2.0 because we have a low ceiling and I was able to flip it inverts so that it could actually be use for a pull-up. I typically use it for hanging or straightening. There’s no knurling…but the powder coat flat black finish is a little grippy and the bar thickness feels just right.
(5)
The weight plate holder are a solid build and seem like they could hold what ever you put on them. Their uniqueness is that they can be easily moved anywhere on your rack were you need them. I however don’t use as weight storage…I use them as rack handles while doing squats and or whenever the need for a handle arises they are quickly put into action. And for $40 on Amazon they’re the cheapest sturdy hands you can find. One negative is theirs no UHMW so the could end up scratching your rack over time, with that said for my purposes I haven’t scratched my rack.
(5)
Picked this up at the local Home Depot. Great surface to knee on or do Nordics on. The pad was purchased at a reasonable price around $17 which is cheaper than the most I found on Amazon and you can put hands on before you purchase.
(4.67)
This is a reasonably price, simple, and sturdy wall mounted rack for your Mag Style attachments. In addition to storing Mag style grips there are hooks for 10 additional attachments. Depending how or where you are hanging it you may need different mounting hardware.
(5)
If you have a Dane 2.0 rack, these shelves are extremely solid. They’re built heavy-duty and can easily handle whatever dumbbells or equipment you put on them.
One thing to be aware of: on the Dane 2.0 the shelf extends about 12 inches outward, so your rack will need to sit a bit away from the wall. Otherwise, the shelves can interfere with the weight stacks. The shelves do not come with any surface protection, so I picked up a roll of thin rubber flooring from Home Depot, trimmed it to size, and placed it on the shelves. It worked perfectly and protects both the shelf and the dumbbells. These shelves can also be mounted on REP racks and other racks with similar dimensions, making them a versatile storage option.
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