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    Floor bars, station or wall-mounted?

    They're parallel bars for your home, also great for the L-sit, deep push-ups and inverted rows. Adjustable dip bars for the floor, a pull-up and dip station or a foldable power tower: check stability, grip width and maximum load before you choose. Short on floor space? The wall-mounted pull-up bar with dip station fixes to the wall.

    For work closer to the floor, browse our parallettes.

    How to choose your dip bars

    Stability

    The bars must stay still for the whole set. Look at the width of the base, the quality of the feet and whether there are non-slip pads. Place them on a flat, hard floor. If they move when you get on them, don't start the set.

    Adjustments

    Bars with adjustable height and width fit your height and shoulder width. A width close to shoulder width suits most people. The height should let you lower yourself without your feet touching the floor.

    Versatility

    Dip bars also work for the L-sit, Australian pull-ups and knee raises. A pull-up and dip station adds a pull-up bar on the same frame. Choose based on the exercises you want to do in one spot.

    Space needed

    Separate bars can be put away after your session. A pull-up and dip station takes up more floor space, but it folds away if the model is foldable. Measure the space you have, in width and height, before choosing between the two. Leave room in front and behind to swing your legs, too.

    Frequently asked questions about dip bars

    Dip bars or power tower: which should you choose?

    Choose dip bars if you mainly want to do dips and be able to put your equipment away. Choose a power tower if you also want to do pull-ups on the same frame, with no drilling. It takes up more space, but it replaces two pieces of equipment. Both stand on the floor.

    How wide should dip bars be?

    Start with a width close to your shoulder width. Too wide and you load your shoulders; too narrow and your elbows run out of room. If your bars are adjustable, adjust them until your forearms stay vertical at the bottom of the movement.

    What exercises can you do with dip bars?

    Dips, of course, but also the L-sit, supported knee raises, Australian pull-ups under the bars and incline push-ups. With practice, you can add load with a dip belt. It's one of the most useful pieces of equipment for pushing work.

    How do you start dips if you can't do any?

    Start with the support hold, arms straight, for a few seconds. Then add slow negatives, using your feet on the floor to push back up. Once you control the way down, move on to full reps. A resistance band hooked over the bars can also help you at this stage.

    Can you do dips on chairs?

    It works at a pinch, but it's rarely stable. Chairs can slide or tip, and their height limits your range of motion. Dip bars that stand on the floor are designed for this movement: more stable, adjustable and easy to put away after your session.

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