Reddit reviews Ultimate Body Press Dip Bar Fitness Station

I have this which I bought a few years ago when it was cheaper. It collapses and doesn't take up much room at all. I can assemble/disassemble it in 15 seconds. It might be too pricey right now, but you can find other collapsible dip stands for cheaper.

Also, for the chairs, you can try putting something weighted on the seat so they are more stable and you can try putting a towel on the back so it's more comfortable to grip.

I have one of these.

I got this one on Amazon. It feels very safe and sturdy, but I don’t necessarily recommend it. One of the handles is crooked (see photos in the Amazon reviews... apparently other people have had the same issue), which isn’t a huge deal, but it’s annoying given the price.

It does only take about twenty seconds to (dis)assemble, and it takes up virtually no space when disassembled, so it’s great if you’re limited on space and don’t mind the crooked handle. If you aren’t limited on space and don’t plan on disassembling it often, I would go for a different one.

I bought the "Ultimate Body Press" (http://amzn.com/B000ICHPIK) a few years ago & it has served my purposes good enough. It's got a simple design & it's easy to move around the house. I've done both body-weight dips & weighted dips with it. It might not be "gym quality" with durability that can withstand constant daily use, but it's held up fine with just me using it a couple times a week for the last few years. It feels a little wobbly (as would just about anything that's not heavy or bolted down to a concrete floor), but it stays securely in place when I'm doing vertical dips on it.

you can do both inverted rows (neutral grip) and dips on this http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Body-Press-Dip-Stand/dp/B000ICHPIK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1373418844&sr=1-1&keywords=dip+station

I use the Ultimate Body Press. I see some other cheaper options but I like what I have and it folds down easily for storage.

https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Body-Press-Fitness-Station/dp/B000ICHPIK

this one is really good.

Plus you ought to have Pushup Elite. Maybe some weights and a pull up bar/equipment

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Fitness-Pushup-Elite/dp/B008DNAJ5M

I use one of these at home: looks like it's rated for 350 pounds. Folds up when I'm not using it, or more accurately sits in a corner until I have company coming over and then I fold it up and put it away.

if you can't get to a gym or anywhere else..
It's a bit expensive, but I bought this to use since it can be taken apart and set up quickly for dips and rows.

Ultimate Body Press Dip Stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ICHPIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wERExbGX4FEKH

I've returned a few pull up bars and this one worked out the best for me (doesn't damage my doors).

Perfect Fitness Multi-Gym https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DNAJYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DFRExbJYJ0GZQ

Would buying something like this be a good idea?

I would buy one of those door frame pull-up bars but I'm convinced that I'll pull and interior wall down.

Hello there.

To gain muscle mass, you must elicit a hypertrophic response from your muscles. This can be done in a lot of ways. Typically, this is done using weights but there are other methods. With body weight exercise it is definitely possible and a lot of people get success with it.

The basic idea you want to always keep in mind is balance. You want to keep your muscles balanced by doing exercises that work one set of muscles and then exercises that work the "opposite" set. This is done to prevent muscular imbalances that will most definitely lead to pain and injury. For example, push ups go with inverted rows, squats go with step ups.

Next up is the idea of progression. Eventually, the exercises start to get too easy and you aren't getting as much out of it as you could be. "Progressing" allows you to make the exercise more difficult for the same muscles or focus different muscles. Two decent videos showing the idea with the upper body are: one, two.

The equipment that you need to do body weight exercise at home is pretty simple. You need a chin up bar and a dip bar. The dip bar works for both dips and inverted rows and various progressions and so I would say it's needed. This dip bar is the one I'd personally recommend. Very portable and doesn't require any tools to assemble.

As far as nutrition goes, I'd say a healthy balanced diet is all you really need. Perhaps up your calorie intake by a couple hundred or so when you hit a plateau, but I wouldn't say to go too crazy with it.

In terms of supplements, I'd say they aren't 100% required. However, I do take a 1 serving whey isolate shake with water after every workout to aid in a speedy recovery. I find it helps, but not everyone does.

My parting words are to work the core and lower back a lot. A strong core and lower back will make you able to progress much easier and will make you feel a lot better and stronger as well as prevent injury. Take it easy and make sure it's safe.

Disclaimer: I am not a fitness expert. Just a butt load of fitness/nutrition classes as well as a lot of experience having my ass grinded into the dirt by various military fitness instructors(civilians with degrees and experience) and group PT sessions(ran by godlike sergeants and young officers). All anecdotal evidence and personal experience used, proceed with caution.

For dips you can use the backs of two chairs, or get parallel bars or something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Body-Press-Dip-Stand/dp/B000ICHPIK

Whatever works. For my needs, the power tower takes up too much space and can be replaced with other options I already have. For your needs it might be perfect.

Rings are great for a lot of stuff so you probably want rings eventually regardless.

When doing dips using a dip stand (http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Body-Press-Dip-Stand/dp/B000ICHPIK) where should your elbows point: to the side, or behind you?

hmm, it's working for me but I tried it on mobile and got the error you mentioned. Maybe this will work:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ICHPIK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_wvmFybBPXDB91

You may want to consider buying this