Pull Up Bar?

[cholo]

I have very little upper body strength and this seems to be causing me some issues.

Some injuries that i have suffered appear to be because i have a weak core and lower back issues, which again i think are probably caused by weak muscles (as well as bad posture)

I therefore want to try and fix this by strengthening my upper body somewhat. I am not looking to go huge, and i don't think there is any point me trying to anyway, as i am naturally skinny and run a few times a week. Just want to be a bit more toned/stronger.

I have started doing a body weight routine at home (as well as weight machines at the gym)

My routine usually involves squats/crunches/plank/sit ups and lunges. This is good, but i don't think i am covering all of the muscle group.

I was thinking of getting some sort of pull up bar. I have seen some on ebay for about £10 that attach to the door, but not sure if they will be any good. Will i need something a bit more substantial?

Go give you an idea of my lack of strength, when i started i was struggling to do 3 push ups - i am now up to about 8!

[cholo]

The Ferret said:

I used to have one of these for the exact same reason

https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/marcy-md2100-...

It's a bit more expensive than the door option, but has the benefit of offering a few more exercises as well. It does take up a bit of room too.

Thanks - that looks like it could be quite useful.

How do people find the height of the door ones?

I am 6'2" and am thinking it might be a bit low..