With 93" Basement Rafters, Standard or Short Rack?

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Hello. The bottom of the ceiling rafters in my unfinished basement are 93" off the ground. I think the rafter themselves are 2x6(?), so I guess there’s another 6" above the 93" until you hit the subfloor from the level above.

Based on my research, it looks like racks come in a standard size of around 91", and there are “short” racks at around 82".

In bare feet, but overhead stretched arms are 81" with closed fists, as if I were overhead pressing.

Given these specs, do you thing the standard rack would be OK, or would the short rack be better? Any reason for one vs. the other?

Thanks

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Are you going to need clearance for your head to do pull ups?

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Good question. With the short rack do you think I have enough space to do a chin up and get up between the rafters without hitting the subfloor (assuming there are no nails!)

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I have the Fitness Gear Half Rack sold by Dick’s. It’s 85" tall. I set it up so my head fits between the 2x12s that support my main floor when I do pull ups.

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I dunno. I think only you could answer that with such specificity.

I just brought it up as something to consider.

Sounds like JMaier has a good set up, and I know he’s pretty tall. I’d do the same as he did just to err on the side of caution. I’ve bonked my head a time or two like that and it’s a pain in the butt!