Abstract: A pull-up exercise apparatus comprises a transverse bar defined by a section of iron pipe having a length of on the order of about thirty to thirty-five inches in length, and having a forty-five degree elbow on each end, a length of pipe of about four to six inches in length secured in each forty-five degree elbow for defining at least two hand grips of different orientation, a length of chain extending through the bore of the pipe, and a pair of hooks for adjustably supporting the chain and the bar at multiple selected positions from an overhead structure.