Are the handles an appropriate distance apart, and sturdy enough to support a user doing dips?
1838519
A friend of mine did some dips on them. He's about 200lbs. It didn't look totally stable, and I don't know how long the welds would hold if you did this repeatedly.
1838520
The handles are 2ft apart, however the come out in an angle, this might be inappropriate position for dips.
1838521
The handles are designed to provide stability (which it does) while performing back raises. However, it is not sturdy enough to perform dips, and is not designed for you to perform this function.
2017534
I am 6' 1" and use it daily. When doing a dip, you have to bend you legs to 90 degrees for a full dip.
702412
Because rear base is longer than front you should be able to.Very sturdy dip bar.Im 230 but only use it for regular dips.5 star piece of equipment.
128602
No...This is a well crafted machine. While reviewing this and other brands, I also had some concerns about the position of the handles but I found that coupled with the swivel joints, bench positioning overcomes any awkwardness that one may experience initially. My wife, at 4'11", has no difficulty working with this machine. I hope that this helps.
840969
No not excatlly. This isnt for doing pull ups on. Dips an handstands can be done on thses
378266
Yes. The handles are a separate piece so you can use them or not use them as you like.
1057374
The handles are sturdy, and believe it would hold some weight, although we have only used it for light weight fish.
906902
No. It's an odd shape too. My advice is to only get this thing if you are in dire need for parallel bars but have no space for a proper dip station.
82972
Yes. As for reverse dips use a chair or stool for your feet . Reverse push ups off the ground and or chair depening on your workout needs.
1174916
Yes strong enough for the sodas with medium length strong handles. Prob not for shoulders if the contents make bag too wide but yes if contents are flatter
1791131
They are sturdy. I've had no issues but I'm 185lbs. I use then for pull-ups, dips, etc.
1011400
Yes. I have that same rack and those same bars which I use for dips and they're awesome! There's a locking screw on the bars for extra stability but I don't bother because it's just extra time and hassle. There's some wobble without screwing them in but once you're doing dips you don't notice it at all since you're pushing down on the bars which stabilizes them anyway. I've also had guys around 220lbs+ doing dips on them with no worries at all. I would also recommend setting them to the inside of the rack as the rack is very light so as to prevent any chances of tipping over. And when doing dips I would do them facing the other side of the rack because depending on how high you set the bars and how tall you are, you don't want to take the chance of bumping your head into the crossbeam if you can't keep from going straight up and down due to how short the rack is.
767110
Very solid, cant picture causing a bend these handles through any standard usage.
1283899
Yes, the handles are on pretty strong and are comfortable. As long as you dont plan on swinging it around with full force, you should be good.
566740
Yes. The higher handles are easier to use if you have limited hip flexibility. The lower handles offer a greater range of motion. Great bar!
2255253
I was 275 and 6'3'' before I started to work out a lot. The rack never even moved around or buckled an inch. It is a solid piece of equipment. I use it 4 to 5 days a week and dips are fine. When I want to go extra deep in a dip, I lean forward.
1202913
Not on the larger sizes. Would be too heavy for handles. There are areas on each side that are designated "lift" areas.