Power Tower Adjustable Height Standing Pull Up Bar Dip Station for Home Gym Heavy Duty with Jump Rope Holds Up to 660LBS

I am glad I got this particular power tower. I was impressed that the company selling it contacted me just after I placed the order, before it even shipped to me, letting me know that they were available for any questions and concerns about this product. The instructions were not particularly helpful, BUT between really studying the PICTURES drawn for the instructions (versus the WORDS), I gained some VALUABLE GUIDANCE for assembling this power tower, as well as studying the actual photos of it on the Amazon website, for clues regarding assembly. Those things, coupled with some basic common sense regarding what pieces were meant to go where, while putting it together (such as the longer screws being used through the wider steel sections of the frame where the shorter screws wouldn't work at all, etc.), enabled me to, eventually, assemble it myself. I am female, am 5'9", and weigh 128 pounds, and find this power tower to be sufficiently sturdy for me. Note: It also comes with a jump rope. I recommend getting fitness equipment gloves such as weightlifters use for working out, with this product though, to try to avoid developing sore hands or calluses developing on your palms. I have also ordered resistance bands to use. They are good to have on hand for a fitness regimen, anyway, but online recommendations are to also utilize a fitness band, hanging from a power tower, to help boost the weight bearing ability as the muscles are developed that are needed for doing chin-ups or pull-ups with this type of equipment. I am 69 years old now, and haven't done any strength training for a long time prior to this, so I feel like my body weighs alot more than in does when I try to do these two exercises, causing me to (so far) be unable to do either one. However, my goal is to eventually be able to do them, using this power tower, because I was able to do them when I was younger (and more fit). IN THE MEANTIME, I DO use this power tower regularly, by attempting to do these two particular exercises, which still causes that wonderful 'burn' in my arm (and stomach) muscles that lets me know the muscles are being exercised and strengthened, even though I can't do pull-ups or chin-ups yet. Developing my muscles IS MY TRUE GOAL-- more so than being able to do these two particular exercises, so I still like having this power tower to use while I am getting stronger and more toned. I also use the various hand grips positioned on this to push and pull myself forward and backward, while standing on the floor or on the step stool I placed underneath the pull-up bar to assist me in attempting pull-ups, which is also strengthening my arms and seems to be improving my (slouchy) posture by flexing my shoulder blades as I go back and forth doing repetitions of that movement. Finding things that I CAN do using the power tower, as I continue to develop the strength needed to hopefully one day do pull-ups on it, has made it a welcome and valuable asset to my home. I 'feel the burn' as my muscles flex and develop, every time I use this, which encourages me to KEEP AT IT. It can do alot for a body, is attractive and well-made, and doesn't take up alot of floor space. I find that using it during TV commercials (which I hate watching for the most part) is long enough to get that 'burn' that encourages me that I AM getting STRONGER. So, even SHORT sessions using it have been VERY BENEFICIAL to me. I highly recommend this product!

I was very skeptical ordering this because it wasnt a popular brand and the price was inexpensive. I really wanted my tower to have neutral grips as well as standard grips for pullups, which this had and the neutral grips extend out and arent tucked in like others. I took a chance based on questions i asked and other buyers answered (thanks for that). Here are the pros and cons:Pros:Neutral Grip Handles for pullups (this was my FIRST requisite that many other towers didnt have!)InexpensiveEasy to assemble (me and my 4yr old put it together in like 45mins)Light weight (you would think that would be a bad thing,, but nope)Very sturdy (i weigh 200+lbs and the unit remains firm when i do pullups)Small foot print but somehow still remains firm, you can push it into different rooms easily.Built well does not seem cheaply made, welded joints are neat.Cons:NoneIf i HAD to add a con it would be there that are no push up handles at the bottom but the dip handles can disconnect and pivot downwards to give you an inclined push up. Definitely NOT a deal breaker!!!final words: BUY IT!!!!

This was fairly easy to assemble. Many customers have complained about no labeling of the bolts that come with the unit. The easiest way around this is to first sort them by length. Some have nuts attached, some dont. So if the instructions say to use a bolt but no mention of a corresponding nut, then you know you want a bolt with no nut attached.Taking my time assembly took maybe 90 minutes.Its very sturdy and meets my needs. I wanted something where I could do pullups, dips and leg raises and this fit the bill. I bought this particular unit because when I do pullups I like to use a neutral grip (palms facing each other), not one where I grip a bar. This allows me to do that. Theres also enough room within the unit that I dont bump into any other part of the unit when doing exercises (e.g. I dont hit my head on anything when doing dips or pullups).The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars is because the upholstery seems very cheap and I dont expect it to last very long. I'm guessing most similar units in this price range have similar quality upholstery. Fortunately, it doesnt look like it would be too expensive to repair if needed.