What to Consider When Buying a Dip Bar Elevation To perform a proper dip, you need to have the right height off the ground to allow your body to descend. While “power towers” can offer the most ground ...

The handles have rubber grips, and the back features high-density foam padding, both of which prevent slippage and muscle fatigue. The power tower can be folded up for easy storage.

You can also adjust the width from either 21 inches or 22.5 inches (at the handles). Other features include paddled handles for a firm, comfortable grip, non-slip feet, and free online workouts.

The fold-away dip handles are angled for different widths. The cords can be used for assisted pull-ups. The ball, moved to the floor, does double duty as a stability push-up and situp platform.

Includes push-up bars. Dislikes: No ankle holds for sit-ups. Price: $359. (866) PARABODY or parabody.com. The transformer Hoist Fitness Tree: Club machine quality with instant incline sit-up board.