Sportsroyals Power Tower Pull Up Bar Station, 450LBS Stable Pull Up Dip Station for Home Gym

Function vs Quality
I purchased and received the assist version of SportsRoyals power tower on Dec 16, 2023.I’m am writing this review 2 weeks after I assembled and started using it.Before purchase I had read most of the recent and top rated reviews and found them very insightful. But, I also noticed opinions varied based on expectation, fitness routine and stature.so, this is my 6 foot 225 pound moderately active opinion.The shipping box looked smaller than expected and weighted 86 pounds. The contents were tightly and securely packed. There is no user guide, and what many people have reported as terrible assembly instructions is really an exploded view of components. So, it helps with assembly but not well. I struggled until I realized the manufacture put an assembly video on Amazon. Short and not perfect but, using it in conjunction with the so-called assembly instructions, it was understandable. From the time I moved the shipping box into the house, assembled and cleaned up afterwards 4 hours had passed. I took my time, made no mistakes and used every part and fastener supplied. I’d call success.When looking at pictures that some reviewers have submitted, I noticed equipment structure was not always of the same design. Those reporting the most shake or flex where made with round tubular steel frames. Strong but hard to attach support arms to. The one pictured and I received was made with squared tubular steel and has an “H” style base. Not the triangular base some pictures show. Guessing the manufacture has recently re-designed the tower to address stability (Shake and Flex). The Amazon site says the tower supports 440 pounds, however, the so-called assembly instruction states 330 pounds. Could it be the result of the re-design? I can confirm that the top pull-up bar connection does creak under my weight as reported, but it doesn’t bother me or seem excessive or dangerous.I included a video. Notice there is minimal flexing. A result of the squared tubular steel I suspect. The steel is thinner than I expected which became noticeable during assembly. Do not tighten the bolts beyond tightly snug or the tubular steel will start to buckle-in. To be fair I have a tendency to over torque everything. I compared this tower with the commercial brand Hoist. There is no comparison in quality. The Hoist is many times stronger but also many times more expensive. Actually 4 times more with no assist. The questions is, when is strong, strong enough. The SportRoyal would never hold up in a commercial fitness center. But probably good enough for my home gym.I needed the pull-up assist to get my muscles started, and it functions as others have said. Not the smoothest movement but, it does what it’s meant to do. However, the seat is completely and totally in the wrong position for assisted dips. Online specifications say each of the 4 assist bands is 22 Lbs, 88 total. I tested this by placing two 45 pound weight lifting plates on the seat. This 90 pounds lowered the seat 75% of the way down. Removing 1 plate, 45 Lbs, raised the seat 75% of the way back up. So, I would call this spec accurate and not bad for functioning with bungees.Prior to purchase I could not figure out how the assist seat converted to a back support. So, I included the change-over in the video. Easy to do after a couple of tries. The manufacturer must have been concerned that the pulleys on the assisted seat bungee system would bottom out and get damaged. So, they included what they’re calling an anti-crash support. A rod that stick up from the H base frame. I included it in the video. Easy to remove or install but very dangerous. If you forget to remove it and you lose grip when the seat is in the backrest position, you could impaled yourself.In conclusion:The manufacturer designed a functional and well thought out power tower that gives me the exercises I wanted, accept for assisted dips. The build quality is consistent with what I expected for home equipment. The relatively low cost and light weight allowed me to try, lift and afford the purchase. I don’t expect the assist bungee system to last forever, but, it should last long enough until I don’t need it anymore. There are no other low cost towers with assist that I could find. Yes the top pull-up bar can be set at several heights but don’t expect it to be a regular adjustment, it’s too difficult for that. Also, the assisted seat travel length is fixed which makes the pull-up bar height dependent on it. All-in-all I would purchase this power tower again.

Good bang for buck but not heavy duty
Good overall. Easy to build. Mostly useful. “slightly” flimsier than I had hoped. Not really heavy duty but relatively solid. Very good price at least.

Works fine
Sturdiness: It’s pretty sturdy all things considered, but you have to ensure it’s on a level surface or it will shake a lot.Size: I mean it has a pullup bar, if you have a low ceiling then you may be hitting your head often, either that or just put it outside somewhere.Value for money: considering the price of some of them I think the price is fine. It’s not too cheap but not too expensive and it’s pretty stable if you have it on a level surface.

*** recensito dopo 2 anni di utilizzo ***Per una serie di motivi di salute, sono ormai anni che mi alleno a casa, nello specifico in camera da letto.Per poter eseguire esercizi un po’ più complessi del semplice sollevamento pesi avevo bisogno di una struttura a cui poter collegare dei cavi, fissare delle bende elastiche e , più in là, fare esercizi a corpo libero come le trazioni o chest dip.Ovviamente mi serviva stabile ma non gigantesca dato che in camera, oltre che per questa power station c’è bisogno di avere spazio per altro.QUESTA. È.PERFETTA.La base è piuttosto lunga (1 metro) e i piedini a T la rendono ancora più stabile, così come la barra di collegamento alla base(dove ho appoggiato i pesi) e quella tra i 2 pilasti verticali.Sarebbe presente una terza, a metà altezza, con anche un cuscino per appoggiare la schiena in base agli esercizi svolti ma quella ho deciso di non montarla perchè mi risultava scomoda per aprire la finestra retrostante.Anche senza , risulta solida e stabile.Per il resto c’è di tutto:i braccioli sono comodi e leggermente inclinati verso l’interno per permettere una presa migliore;la barra per le trazioni è facilmente rimovibile grazie alle viti a manopola ed è regolabile in altezza con altrettante manopole poste vicino ai braccioli;gli archi di sostegno sulle basi sono utili anche come appoggio per “salire”;Con un po’ di fantasia è possibile farci qualunque cosa : legare elastici alla barra di trazione o farli passare dietro ad uno dei piloni , montare un sistema di carrucole per ottenere una struttura dotata di cavi…insomma, il limite è il cielo!Oltretutto, quando non utilizzata o nei periodi di pigrizia , si presta benissimo a fare da attaccatutto : vestiti, zaini, lenzuola…In poche parole, l’acquisto perfetto per il single appassionato di palestra.Immancabile in qualunque home gym

I recently added this power tower to my home gym, and I am absolutely thrilled with its performance and versatility! The build quality is top-notch, with sturdy construction and solid materials that make it feel extremely durable. Assembly was straightforward, and it feels very stable even during intense workouts.The range of exercises you can do on this is impressive – from pull-ups and chin-ups to dips, leg raises, and push-ups. It’s a complete workout station in one compact unit. The padding on the armrests and backrest is comfortable and well-placed, making exercises like knee raises easy on the body. I especially appreciate the multiple grip positions for pull-ups, which allow for variation and help target different muscle groups.One of the best things about this power tower is how much space it saves. It’s perfect for smaller home gyms or even living rooms, yet it offers all the functions of larger gym equipment. It’s great for building upper body strength and core stability without needing a ton of different machines.Overall, I highly recommend this power tower for anyone looking to improve their fitness at home. It’s durable, versatile, and delivers a great workout every time!

Good product