FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar Review 2025 ─ Modular Free-Standing Pull-Up Bar

The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar forms the core of a fully modular system that allows you to create your own home gym. This German brand is known for producing high-quality, modular Calisthenics equipment that you mix and match as you like. Their design philosophy reminds us a bit of a K’nex set, and the only limitation seems to be your imagination. We bought the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar to review it as a standalone Free-Standing Pull-Up Bar. We’ll also address the modular design, which allows for add-ons to the Basic Strength Bar, as well as for entirely different bars to be attached to its sides.

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FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar Assembly

FitnessKit’s biggest selling point is the modular design and ability to outfit a complete Calisthenics Home Gym with this single product line. This makes the assembly of the bar(s) a crucial component of the product. 

The frame consists of square, tubular steel beams that have a guide slot running front to back on all four sides. You slot the beams together and slide in bars to the desired height, where you fasten them with bolts. Elbow joints are similarly slotted into every corner and fastened. This results in a relatively simple method for building a stable Pull-Up Bar.

You can mount your bar(s) at any height seamlessly, and completely new modules can be slotted into and fastened to the Basic Strength Bar on any side. We also have the Basic Strength Static Bar, which can be attached to the Basic Strength Bar. This also positively influences the overall stability of the frame. 

A First Look At the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar

• Length: 236cm max. ()
• Width: 98cm ()
• Floor dimensions: 100x112cm ()
• Top bar diameter: 34mm ()
• Bottom bar diameter: 43mm ()
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 300kg ()

The overall look is sleek, modern and with a dash of daring. I like minimalist design choices combined with innovative ideas. FitnessKit delivers just that, and it will look great in any dedicated home gym setup.

They also went with a black and red color scheme, which is slightly more daring than the industry standard of all-black or “anthracite”. I think it strikes a good balance here. There are no logos on the bar, and it relies on its unique design to identify it as a FitnessKit.

The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar comes with a top bar and a bottom bar. Right out of the box, you get both push and pull exercises. Our bar stands at 236cm tall, consisting of 4 115cm beams (2 on each side) plus a little extra for the floor frame. We place the top bar at 219 cm, which is tall enough for me to perform full-range-of-motion exercises. Keep in mind here, you can mount the top bar at any height that is right for you.

The top bar is a typical 34mm, while the bottom bar is a girthier 43mm, which is great for push exercises. They have a smoother texture, which reminds me of the equipment in Calisthenics Parks. It still feels good, and I didn’t need any additional chalk for my exercises.

Exercising with the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar

The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar comes with two basic bars: a top bar and a bottom bar. I expect a full range of motion for my pull exercises from a Free-Standing Pull-Up Bar. I do not expect it to act like a Static Bar or be suitable for exercises above the bar.

Pull Exercises

The height makes a real difference for Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups. I don’t have to bend my knees much while doing the exercises below the bar with the FitnesKit. The 98cm bar length and clean design make all variations from narrow to wide Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups possible. I only had to bend my knees a little for Toe Touches to avoid grazing the bottom bar. 

For front- and back levers, the height is not ideal. You could adjust your bar to a more suitable height, but that would require too much reassembly work to be practical. A more convenient solution is to add a static bar to your existing FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar. The same goes for doing Muscle-Ups and Rollovers, where this bar does feel unstable. I never recommend doing exercises above the bar on a Free-Standing Pull-Up Bar, anyway.

There is a slight wobble during your exercises, and if you force it from side to side, some movement is present. For regular Pull-Ups, Chin-Ups and their variations, the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar is very stable. I also didn’t notice it that much with Windshield Wipers and even Archer Pull-Ups. So, keeping your exercises below the bar is where the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar shines.

Push Exercises

The bottom push bar has a nice girth that helps with wrist stability. We made an easy-to-make mistake during the installation and placed the wrong side up. This gave us the initial impression that the bar is too low to the floor, preventing my from grabbing the bottom bar properly. When we spotted the mistake and fixed it, there was enough room below the bar to wrap my fingers around it for a good grip.

That changed everything, and it’s a very good horizontal Push-Up Bar for your Push-Ups, L-sits, and similar exercises.

Adding On to Your FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar

Not all exercises are ideally suited for the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar, but that’s where the modular system comes into play. You can readily add the Basic Strength Static Bar to an already assembled FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar. You can then do your statics, pull, and push exercises all on one frame. Another great addition would be the dip bars, which mount on the beams of the Basic Strength Bar, essentially turning it into a Power Tower.

The more you add on, the more stable it becomes.

Other Additions

The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar is ideal for Resistance Bands. Not only can you do your warm-ups with a pair of lightweight bands, but the bar’s length also pairs ideally with Assisted Pull-Ups. 

Another great feature of the German engineering that went into this bar is its 300kg maximum weight capacity. That’s more than enough for Weighted Calisthenics and adding your Weighted Vest or even Dip Belt.

Last, but not least, I love using Pull-Up Bars as a mounting point for my Gymnastic Rings. The rings add so much variety to your Calisthenics with both new push and pull variations. Statics like levers and even Rings Muscle-Ups become possible then with just the Pull-Up Bar and a set of quality rings. You can just slide the rings out of the way when you’re using the bar itself. 

Pricing Overview of the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar

Here is a price breakdown of the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar, along with some recommended add-ons for your future home gym:

Module	Price
Basic Strength Bar	€402,65
Static Strength Bar	€253,18
CompactKit (Basic + Dip Bars)	€709,73

The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar comes with a premium upfront cost. They are made of high-quality materials, with a perfect fit and finish and of course, a lot of innovation. You get to mix and match whatever setup you like for your future home gym.

Conclusions About the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar

The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar combines practical innovation with high-quality, precision German engineering. As a Free-Standing Pull-Up Bar, it does its job very well. The coating is smoother than the typical powder-coated bars. I like that the top bar is thinner, at 32mm, and that the bottom bar is thicker, at 43mm. 

Stability-wise, this bar delivers exactly what I expect from a good free-standing design. You can do all your Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups while freely using the whole length of the bar. The FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar also handles exercises like Windshield Wipers and Archer Pull-Ups very well. 

As a standalone bar, I do not recommend doing anything above the bar, like Muscle-Ups. However, that’s where the system’s most significant selling point comes in: its modularity. You can easily build your home gym with just one product line, and every add-on increases the stability of all the other bars in the system. You also get more versatility with those add-ons. 

All their products can withstand the elements, allowing you to design a unique home gym either inside or outside in your garden. That modular design, a whole gym wherever you want it and all with the same aesthetic appeals to me. The bar is expensive, but you get professional-grade quality, stability, and the ability to design your entire gym with easily fitted components. 

With all that in mind, I thoroughly recommend the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar.

Frequently Asked Questions About the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar

Here are a few more questions about the FitnessKit Basic Strength Bar, answered.