Body-Solid GDIP59B Dip Station - Heavy-Duty Steel Dip Bars with Slip-Proof Grips - Adjustable Stable Pull-Up Stand for

I ordered this product online and received it in less than 5 days. It is heavy and very well contructed. Assembly required about 20 minutes to complete myself with 2 adjustable wrenches. The black and white exploded diagram is sufficient and it is straightforward. The station is designed to have an outward flaring direction for the handles which is widest toward the back. This allows adjustment of grip to accomodate pectoral emphasis with wide grip or tricep emphasis with a narrow grip. The handles are covered with a dense foam rubber which makes the grip comfortable, unlike some bare metal or knurled surfaces which can potentially tear skin when using additional weight. The welding is complete and well finished, with no rough edges or burrs. The device is reported to accomodate up to 500 pounds, and this claim is believable given the rugged contstruction. The station does not rock or buckle, even when doing rapid repetitions with added weight. It is a commercial gym quality piece at a fairly reasonable price. I definitely would purchase again! Read more

I like it very much but the grip handles are too thick for small hands. I’m thinking of removing rubber and placing grip tape to make it thinner. But it’s very solid and easy to assemble. Read more

Purchased this item off Amazon as an addition to my home gym that i've been piecing together for years. This was one of the few items that I did not have, so I did my research and came to amazon. Having owned Body Solid equiptment in the past, I know their quality is top-notch. This dip-station is no different. It is a high-end piece of workout equipment, gym quality. Hands down the one of the best dip bars i've ever utilized in my life. It arrived quickly and was packaged very well. Setup was quick and easy, which included only a few nuts/bolts and sticking some grip tape in a few places. The foam grips are very comfortable, gentle on the hands, but provide enough friction for a sure grip. I'm very happy with the height of this product, as it makes it a breeze for even tall people with a weight belt to get full extension. For the price/quality, you can't beat it. Fitness equiptment stores in this area don't even sell used ones for this price. Thanks amazon, this thing is NICE!!!! Read more

This dip stand is by far the best I have ever used. It has amazing craftsmanship and is heavy duty. I weigh 210 pounds, am 6'0" tall and do weighted dips on this rig often, sometimes with up to 60 pounds of additional weight strapped to a dip belt. It does not rock nor bend on a flat surface. This rig was clearly built for wear and tear, abuse, and very heavy weight. This stand is gym quality or even better than gym quality. One of the best purchases I have made. The parallel bars slant inward towards the front and expand as you go towards the back of the handles. This is great because you can perform various kinds of dips. With a wider grip you can put more emphasis on the chest and at its narrowest point in the beginning, you can blow up your triceps. Assembly is also very straightforward and easy. I highly recommend this machine. It is made for hardcore enthusiasts with amazing quality. Read more

As always, I was very happy with the ease of purchase from Amazon.com. Package arrived sooner than I thought it would. I love the way Amazon emails you the tracking link so you can track your package. I ordered 4 different types of exercise equipment and they all arrived as promised. On with the review of the Body Solid Dip Station. Overall, this thing could withstand a nuclear bomb. It is very SOLID and cold easily be used in a prfessional gym. This unit was very east to assemble and only took about 15 minutes. I love the diameter of the rails and the fact they are angled so you can work different parts of the body based upon how far apart you set your grip. It has really cool plastic molded pieces on the base unit to help establish nice stability on carpet. The rails of the stations sit higher than most of dip stations, but they provide you with grip tape that can be put on the cross bar. I would recommend a small step ladder to help the used use their legs until they can get in shape to perform unassisted dips. As mentioned, assembley was was quick and pretty easy. It would have been nice if there were some general assemble instructions to assist. I have purchsed several types of exercise equipment online and the majority if the time you are only provided with ine washer for each nut/bolt assembly,you put the washer on bolt priot yo installing through assembly holes. On this unit, you net to put the washer on the end where the nut screws onto the bolt. I didn't do so and noticed the tubes of the arm rails bowed in a little even though I did not really torque it that tight when assembleming. Not a big deal because this thing is very well built and durable and should effect the structual support over the long run. On a disapointing not, I was very let down to see how many cosmetic issues this arrived with right out of the box. I have a few other Body Solid pieces of equipment and never experienced this before. They do give you some touch-up paint. but I would not expect to have to use right out of the box. This station had a lot of runs and wulaity issues with the paint. Nothing that would impact performance, but I expected better. The packing was top notch, so I suspect they have some quality issues during the fabrication process. Overall this is one of the best dip stations I have used. I do a lot of research and went to several "brick and mortar" establishments and this unit tops them all. Very solid and stable when doing dips, doesn't take up a lot of space and should last a long time. I would easliy give it 5 stars except for thepaint quality and scratches right out of the box. Read more

I looked at a ton of dip stations before buying the Body Solid, including designs to make my own. I bought this model based on simplicity, price and the reviews I read beforehand. The decision proved to be solid on all points. It took maybe 20 minutes to assemble, works perfectly and it's exactly what I wanted in a dip station. The station is nearly a commercial-grade product; it's that heavy duty. I've had users up to 250 lbs work out on it and it remains rock solid and stable. You couldn't build a better station yourself for less than what this sells for and this is up and ready to use 20 minutes after arriving. If you're looking for a dependable, solid, simple dip station, this is most definitely the product you want. Read more