Wall Bars

A wall bars system offers endless possibilities for improving strength, flexibility and mobility. The compact design makes it ideal for both gyms and home use. With a wall bars system you bring a durable and multifunctional training tool into your home with which you can do diverse exercises without taking up valuable floor space.

The range runs from classic wooden wall bars with horizontal rungs for stretching, flexibility exercises and bodyweight training to expandable combination trainers with accessories and luxurious wooden squat racks for safe bench pressing and squatting. The main selection criteria are the type of training you want to perform, the available wall surface and ceiling height and whether you choose a basic wall bars or an expandable system with accessories. Also view our complete range of small fitness equipment for all supplementary training products.

What is a wall bars system and what can you do with it?

A wall bars system, also called wall bars or Swedish ladder, is a rack mounted on the wall with horizontal rungs at regular intervals. Originally developed for school gymnastics and rehabilitation, the wall bars system is today widely used for stretching, mobility work, bodyweight training, flexibility exercises and core exercises.

Modern wall bars systems such as the WallBars systems are expandable with combination trainers that add a pull-up bar, dip handles, push-up grips and incline benches for a complete bodyweight training setup on the wall. This makes a wall bars system not only a stretching device but also a compact full-body strength station for home use. Also read our blog the 12 best strength exercises at home for more inspiration about bodyweight exercises.

Which wall bars system suits you?

The right choice depends on your primary training goal, the available wall and ceiling height and whether you choose a basic model or an expandable system. The following scenarios help you quickly find the right direction.

You want to stretch, do flexibility exercises and improve mobility with a classic wall bars: A basic wall bars with 10 or 14 horizontal rungs gives you all possibilities for stretching, hanging, abdominal exercises and mobility work. The horizontal rungs give you grip at different heights for a wide range of flexibility and mobility exercises. Compact wall-mounted without taking up floor space.

You also want to do pull-ups, dips and push-ups on your wall bars: Choose a wall bars with a combination trainer extension or buy both directly as a set. The combination trainer adds a pull-up bar, dip handles and push-up handles to the wall bars for a complete upper body bodyweight training setup. Available in multiple wood types matching your interior.

You want to safely squat and bench press against the wall without a freestanding power rack: A squat rack is a wall-mounted barbell holder with adjustable spotter arms. Takes considerably less floor space than a freestanding power rack and gives the same safety during solo training with heavy weights. The wooden version makes it an aesthetic interior object for the home gym. Combine with an adjustable weight bench for bench pressing and with barbells and weight plates for the weights.

You want a wall bars that can also serve as a workspace in a small space: The WallBars Desk is a wooden desk extension that attaches to the wall bars for a workspace on the available wall space. Ideal for small home gyms that also serve as a home office and where multifunctionality of every furniture and training surface is desired.

You are equipping a physiotherapy practice or rehabilitation space: Wall bars are standard equipment in physiotherapy practices for mobility work, stretching, proprioception training and rehabilitation exercises. The fixed horizontal rungs give patients grip and support during customised exercises.

What types of wall bars systems are there?

Classic wall bars with rungs

The basic wall bars with 10 or 14 horizontal wooden rungs at regular intervals. Mounted on the wall via a steel mounting frame. Available in multiple wood types and finishes. Suitable for stretching, hanging, abdominal exercises, mobility training and as support in flexibility exercises. The most compact and space-saving variant without extra accessories.

Wall bars with combination trainer

A wall bars extended with a combination trainer attachment that adds a pull-up bar, dip handles, push-up handles and attachment points for gymnastic rings or battle ropes. Gives the possibility to do pull-ups, chin-ups, dips, push-ups and hanging core exercises at the same system in addition to flexibility and mobility exercises. The most versatile choice for athletes who want a complete bodyweight training setup on the wall.

Wall-mounted squat rack

A wall-mounted squat rack with adjustable barbell supports and optional spotter arms for safe squatting and bench pressing. Available in luxurious wooden versions in oak, walnut and black finish. Takes considerably less floor space than a freestanding power rack and is a more aesthetic alternative for the design-conscious home athlete. The safety bar set for spotter arms is available as an optional extension.

Extensions and accessories

Elevation sets for extra training height when the standard height is not sufficient for taller users. Multi-adapters that expand mounting options for connecting combination trainers and accessories. Locking sets for locking wall bars to each other or to wall mountings. Incline benches for sit-ups and ab exercises as an extension on the wall bars. Desk extensions for a work surface on the wall bars.

The advantages of wall bars over freestanding equipment

A wall bars system has a number of concrete advantages over freestanding training equipment for home use.

Space-saving: a wall bars takes up no floor space and is ideal for home gyms with limited floor space. You use the available wall surface that would otherwise remain unused.

Multifunctional: with a basic wall bars and a combination trainer extension you do dozens of different exercises for stretching, mobility, core and strength via bodyweight on one wall system.

Durable and aesthetic: wooden wall bars are robust, durable and more aesthetically attractive than steel equipment for home environments where the interior matters. Available in multiple wood types that match different interior styles.

Safe during solo use: a wall-mounted squat rack with spotter arms gives the safety of a freestanding power rack during solo training without the larger floor space. Also view our range of power racks and dip stations if you are considering a freestanding alternative.

What to look for when buying?

Wall surface and ceiling height

Check the required wall width and height of the desired wall bars. Standard wall bars are approximately 80 to 100cm wide and 200 to 240cm high. With an elevation set the height can be extended for taller users or higher ceilings. Also check the construction of the wall: wall bars must be mounted in load-bearing walls or via suitable anchors in concrete or masonry.

Load capacity and use intensity

Check the maximum user load of the wall bars in relation to your bodyweight and training weight with squat rack use. Professional models are more robustly built for intensive daily use by multiple athletes.

Wood type and version

Wooden wall bars are available in oak, ash, cherry, walnut and vintage oak finishes. The wood type has no effect on functionality but determines the aesthetic appearance. Choose the wood type that best matches your interior for a coherent look in your home gym.

Expandability

Check whether the basic wall bars is expandable with combination trainers, elevations and desktops if you want to add extra functions later. Investing in an expandable system is more future-proof than a basic model you cannot expand. Always lay a fitness mat under the wall bars for floor protection and extra comfort during floor exercises.

Our advice: When in doubt choose a wall bars with combination trainer instead of just the basic wall bars. The combination trainer adds pull-ups and dips as the most effective bodyweight exercises for upper body development. The price difference is limited but the added value in exercise possibilities is considerable. Visit our fitness store in Volkel to view and assess the models yourself on quality and finish. Also read our blog create and set up your own home gym for tips about integrating a wall bars into your home gym.

Who are wall bars systems suitable for?

• Home athletes with limited floor space who want a versatile training setup without sacrificing valuable floor space.
• Athletes who want to improve their mobility and flexibility via targeted stretching and mobility exercises on the wall bars.
• Advanced home athletes who want to safely squat and bench press via a wall-mounted squat rack with spotter arms.
• Physiotherapy practices and rehabilitation centres that use wall bars for targeted mobility exercises and rehabilitation training.
• Athletes with an eye for interior design who want an aesthetically attractive wooden training setup that matches their living space.
• Gyms and personal training studios that want to make efficient use of wall surfaces for a complete training setup.

Combine your wall bars with pull-up bars and our range of strength accessories such as gymnastic rings and dipping belts for a complete bodyweight training setup at home.

Need help with your choice?

We will be happy to help you. You can reach our specialists by phone on +31 (0)413-256800, send an email or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about wall bars

What is the difference between a wall bars and a pull-up bar?

A pull-up bar is a single horizontal bar that you mount on the doorpost or wall for pull-ups and chin-ups. A wall bars has multiple horizontal rungs at different heights for a wide range of flexibility, mobility and bodyweight exercises. A wall bars with combination trainer also includes a pull-up bar but additionally offers dozens of extra exercise possibilities that a single pull-up bar does not have.

In which wall can I mount a wall bars?

Wall bars must be mounted in load-bearing walls of concrete, masonry or wood with sufficient load-bearing capacity. Plasterboard or hollow walls are not suitable without additional reinforcement construction. Always check the construction of the wall before mounting and use a professional installer in case of doubt.

What is the difference between WallBars with 10 and 14 rungs?

A wall bars with 14 rungs is higher than a model with 10 rungs and gives more training heights for taller users and a greater reach during hanging exercises. For users above 185cm a model with 14 rungs or an elevation set is recommended for full freedom of movement during hanging exercises.

Can I mount a wall bars myself?

Most wall bars are supplied with a complete mounting set and instructions. With correct mounting in a suitable wall, self-installation is perfectly possible for athletes with basic technical skills. During installation ensure all mounting points are fixed in load-bearing structures and check stability after mounting before use with bodyweight or extra weights.

Is a wall-mounted squat rack as safe as a freestanding power rack?

Yes, if correctly mounted in a load-bearing wall and fitted with the right spotter arms. A wall-mounted squat rack gives the same safety during solo training as a freestanding power rack. The stability depends on the quality of the wall mounting. If in doubt about the mounting engage a professional installer.