Most apartment dwellers and renters cannot drill to find a stud, which allows the support a pull-up bar needs. Placing a pull-up bar in regular drywall is also hazardous and could cause you to fall mid pull-up. While a simple bar can be installed, using alternative equipment can be safer and far easier to start. Some people simply find pull-ups on a bar uncomfortable or can’t lift quite their entire body weight.
We suggest a resistance band or towel. A resistance band uses highly stretchable plastic or nylon to create resistance for your muscles to pull against. Resistance bands will come with more specific instructions but are highly adaptable to multiple exercises too. The best suggestion for the purpose of a towel is to use a strong one that won’t rip under the pressure of your weight pulling it.