Pull Up Bar Hack
Here is a customer submission for mounting the direction desired. Customer used two 50 inch 2x4s. Counter sunk 8 1/4 by 3-inch lag bolts perpendicular into existing ceiling studs.
Installing pull up bar onto non standard stud spacing
If your stud spacing is not the standard 16″ on center or you would prefer to have your bar facing against the flow of your studs, you can always manipulate your install stringing 2X4’s or 2X6’s as pictured across your existing studs. We recommend using 5/16″ X4″ stainless steel lag screws countersunk for cleanliness. Another...