DIY Dip Bars

PullUpPro

So, I’m apparently in the market for building my own dip bars—because apparently paying money for gym equipment is so 2022. Has anyone successfully constructed a pair of homemade dip bars that don’t spontaneously collapse when you attempt a rep? I’m thinking something along the lines of “DIY or Die” style, using nothing but household scrap and unbridled optimism. I’d imagine that my amateur attempt might end up looking like a sad seesaw set at a low budget carnival. Any tips, tricks, or cautionary tales before I accidentally demote my body weight to demolition project material?

foamrollerfrank

I ended up using 2×2 steel tubing with welded cross supports last summer—turns out a properly reinforced base is the magic trick. Pro tip: test the setup with extra padding under your first rep, because nothing says “oops” like a collapsible cocktail of metal and gravity mid-dip.

StrengthShack

I’ve dabbled with DIY dip bars too, and I found that adding a couple of diagonal braces really helps stabilize the whole structure. It’s amazing how a little extra reinforcement can make all the difference—saves you from surprise floor dives mid-rep. Cheers to building up safely!