Is there a particular reason why most prison doors’ bars are vertical?

Question

I would assume horizontal bars would make it stronger because they will have to be shorter (assuming normal door proportions)

EDIT: I mean cell doors

EDIT 2: Ok so its a combo of reasons like making it harder to punch thru the bars, exchange goods, use weight to bend the bars, and no climbing to prevent WWE scenarios. Aight thanks guys

In: Other

Answer 1

There’s usually both. Vertical bars combined with a 1/4″x 2″ bar with holes punched in it to slip over the bars before welding.