7 Best Power Tower In 2024

Power towers are one of the most popular gym workout tools.

The simple design, large exercise variety, small footprint, easy maintenance, and low average cost make it ideal for home and garage gyms.

Here are my top best power tower choices and exercise tips to help you get the most out of them.

Our team of experts tried, tested, and reviewed 14 power towers from different brands. 90+ hours were invested into this research, and each of the 14 products was rated on several factors: comfort, adjustability, reliability, multifunctionality, and price/quality. This enabled us to compile and finish an accurate list of the 7 best power towers that are currently available for purchase. As new power towers arrive on the market and are tested by our team, this list will be updated.

Top 7 Best Power Towers Reviewed

1. Titan Fitness Power Tower With Bench — Top Pick
2. Relife Power Tower — Runner Up
3. Weider Power Tower with 4 Workout Stations — Budget Pick
4. Sportsroyals Power Tower Pull-up Bar Dip Station
5. BangTong&Li Power Tower
6. Body Champ Multifunction Pull-Up Bar
7. Wesfital Power Tower Dip Station

Product	Total	Comfort	Adjustability	Reliability	Multifunctionality	Price/Quality
Titan Fitness	48	10	8	10	10	10
Relife	47	9	10	9	9	10
Weider	46	10	8	9	9	10
Sportsroyals	45.5	10	9	9.5	8	9
BangTong&Li	45	9	8	10	9	9
Body Champ	44	9	8	9	8.5	9.5
Wesfital	43	9	9	9	8	8

1. Titan Fitness Power Tower With Bench — Top Pick

My top pick exercise tower comes from Titan Fitness, a well-known and trusted brand in the home fitness community.

The design on this one is clean with a nice black coat finish and will look great in any home workout space or garage gym.

Considering the fairly average size and weight of the item, it managed to pack quite a few surprises in an otherwise simple fitness tool.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 76 x 40.25 x 86 Inches
• Handle Type: Four main handles – knee raise handle, dip station, multi-grip pull-up bar, push-up grips
• Maximum Weight: 350 Pounds
• Height adjustments: The dip station has a fixed height, the bench J-hooks have two levels of adjustability
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Features: Flat bench, non-slip rubber feet, adjustable J-hooks, powder-coated finish

Apart from the combined multifunction pull up dip station, there’s also a flat bench with adjustable J-cups and push-up handles on the bottom.

In practical terms, this opens up the power tower from a simple upper-body sculpting machine to a full-body workout station.

The base of the tower extends slightly behind it for added balance, and the rubber feet keep it seated in its place.

The 350 pounds maximum capacity is fairly standard, but it can feel a bit unstable when used by a larger athlete.

Overall, considering the multifunctionality and quality for the price, this is the best home gym power tower on the market.

2. Relife Power Tower — Runner Up

My runner-up choice for the best home gym pull up tower and dip station comes from the Relife - Rebuild Your Life brand.

The main focus of this product is in the various comfort adjustments you can make, particularly in terms of height.

This makes the gym workout station accessible and more comfortable for most shapes and sizes.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 35.4 x 26.4 x 89 Inches
• Handle Type: Four main handles - multifunctional pull-up bar, adjustable knee raise and dip stations grips, push-up handles
• Maximum Weight: 330 Pounds
• Height adjustments: 9 levels of adjustability, from 58.5 to 89 inches
• Material: Steel
• Color: Gray and red
• Features: Stretch bar, suction cups on base, adjustable height, handles, and back pad

Rubber suction cups are placed on the feet to create added stability when working out and prevent the machine from scratching your floor.

There’s also a stretch bar with two levels you can use for warm-ups or post-workout stretching.

With 9 levels of height selection, 4 backrest positions, and movable handles, this is one of the most adjustable power towers.

According to the manufacturer, the lowest level is designed for children’s comfort, making it ideal for the whole family to use.

3. Weider Power Tower with 4 Workout Stations — Budget Pick

If you’re on a budget and looking to get the best pull up tower for the least money spent, I suggest the Weider Power Tower.

It has the four basic stations you expect from a calisthenics exercise tower, and the steel construction is noticeably thick.

The dark gray construction with black details is a sleek-looking color pattern, and the red back pad gives it that little pop of color to make the product stand out in your home gym.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 53.15 x 43.31 x 86.61 Inches
• Handle Type: Four handles - Knee raise handles, multifunctional pull-up bar, dip and push-up station
• Maximum Weight: 300 Pounds
• Height adjustments: The height is not adjustable, you can choose the handlebar level during assembly, but you have to screw it in
• Material: Steel
• Color: Dark gray, black, and red
• Features: 90-day parts & labor warranty, 30-day iFit fitness app trial with every purchase

It does come completely disassembled in the package, however, the instructions are easy to follow in my experience and according to other power tower reviews.

The 90-day warranty is a great addition and gives positive reassurance.

Each purchase comes with a 30-day free trial iFit app trial with plenty of professional workout tutorials to get you started.

That should be more than enough time to fully test it and learn all the tips around using power towers.

However, keep in mind it’s a subscription service that requires a debit or credit card to activate.

4. Sportsroyals Power Tower Pull-up Bar Dip Station

The Sportsroyals pull-up bar dip station is the best choice for all the big guys out there or athletes who do weighted pull-ups, dips, knee raises, etc.

At 400 pounds maximum capacity, this is a heavy duty power tower that won’t shake or move under heavy stress.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 39.7 x 41.2 x 88.18 (maximum height)
• Handle Type: Four main handles - knee raise handle, dip station, multi-grip pull-up bar, push-up grips
• Maximum Weight: 400 Pounds
• Height adjustments: Six height levels from 64.56 to 88.18 inches
• Material: Steel alloy
• Color: Black
• Features: H-shaped base for added stability, inclined elbow rests, anti-slip rubber feet

The elongated near 40-inch base with T-shaped feet covered in anti-slip rubber makes this tower extra stable compared to others.

The elbow rests for knee-ups are slightly inclined upwards and dip inwards for extra comfort.

Along with the thick elbow padding, this makes it one of the most comfortable options for that workout.

5. BangTong&Li Power Tower

The next item worth mentioning is the BangTong&Li power tower for home gym use.

Although quite standard at first glance, it has a few unique features that are simple yet clever, such as the rotating back pad.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 36.2 x 42.5 x 82.68 Inches
• Handle Type: Four main handles - knee raise handle, dip station, multi-grip pull-up bar, push-up grips
• Maximum Weight: 330 Pounds
• Height adjustments: Six levels of height adjustment
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black
• Features: Adjustable height, rotating back padding, narrow grip bar, 40 mm thick elbow padding, stabilizing auxiliary rods

The thing that stands out about this compact power tower is the 40 mm (about 1.57 inch) thick elbow padding.

It beats out nearly all elbow pads on the list in terms of comfort.

However, thick padding tends to slip easier from sweat, so make sure to rub it off with a towel between sets.

Apart from the four standard grips seen on other towers, this one also features a cleverly added narrow pull-up bar, which slightly expands the exercise and stretching potential of this tool.

The tower does require assembly, but luckily the necessary tools come with the package.

Two auxiliary rods are added to the tower base for extra stability, which can also be used for leg stretching.

6. Body Champ Multifunction Pull-Up Bar

The Body Champ brand has over 20 years of experience in health and wellness manufacturing.

Their multifunctional pull up and dip tower sacrifices some adjustability for better base stability.

The gray color with black detailing stands out compared to other power towers, although it may not be to everyone’s liking.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 58.5 X 46.5 X 83
• Handle Type: Four fixed main handles - multifunctional pull-up bar, knee raise and dip station grips, push-up handles
• Maximum Weight: 250 Pounds
• Height adjustments: Not adjustable
• Material: Steel
• Color: Gray with black details
• Features: Large back pad, foamed cushions on the pull-up bar, step-up support system

Unfortunately, the bars and handles are not adjustable by height.

To compensate for that, there is a step system welded to the base for easier reach.

However, Body Champ instead focused on reinforcing stability with a full steel frame without moving parts, and an H-shaped base.

The padding on this tower is slightly longer than others and there are foamed handles on the pull-up bar, both of which add some extra comfort.

7. Wesfital Power Tower Dip Station

The final product worth mentioning is the Wesfital compact power tower and dip station.

It’s a solid piece of equipment that gets the job done, and it’s worth pointing out that it has the tallest height setting.

• Item Dimensions L x W x H: 39 x 28 x 61-90 (adjustable) inches
• Handle Type: Four fixed main handles - multifunctional pull-up bar, knee raise and dip station
• Maximum Weight: 330 Pounds
• Height adjustments (number of levels): 10 levels of height adjustability, the tallest power tower
• Material: Steel
• Color: Black with red detailing
• Features: Most adjustable height system, anti-skid rubber feet on the base, anti-corrosion steel, soft foam back and elbow pads

The sleek matt&black finish and red details certainly make it one of the more visually appealing on the list.

The tower has the second-smallest footprint on the list, only slightly larger than the Relife.

Between the 61 to 90 inch height setting, it’s ideal for taller athletes.

What are the Benefits of Using Power Towers?

✅ Workout Variety

The four basic calisthenics workouts you can perform with most power towers are pull-ups, dips, push-ups, and stomach exercises like knee raises.

However, those exercises have infinite varieties that can be changed by which direction you face the tower, how you grip it, adding weights for extra load or support, etc.

✅ Improved upper body strength

The four main power tower exercises - pull-ups, dips, knee-ups, and push-ups - are some of the most beneficial and highly recommended upper-body exercises for all fitness levels.

Regular exercise will not only strengthen your arms, shoulders, back, and chest, but you’ll see improvement in your grip strength and firmness as well.

✅ Regular pull-ups improve your posture, making you look taller

You might have heard rumors that exercising on your power tower can help you grow taller.

While I’m sad to tell you that height increase from exercising is a myth, regular power tower exercising will stretch any tensed up muscles.

They will also help straighten your back and neck, which can and will lead you to appear taller.

✅ Improved Coordination and Balance Between Sides

Power tower exercises are excellent for improving your hand-to-eye coordination and side balance.

Most people are dominant on one side, left-handed or right-handed, for example.

Professional athletes have minor differences, as many of them specifically train for this.

However, beginners can have a big imbalance that stops them from doing exercises that require the use of both arms at the same time.

When you do exercises such as pull-ups, your maximum is always limited by how much you can do with your weaker side.

To better improve that side, focus on one-handed exercises such as the one-arm dead hang.

Just remember to raise your chin and keep your eyes to the front when you exercise, and you’ll see improvement over time.

What to Look for in Power Towers?

1. Design

The two factors I considered when rating power tower design are the overall aesthetic as well as functional design choices such as space-saving or ergonomics.

For example, a product that has all the extra features possible will still lose points for me if it makes it overly large, especially compared to similar products.

Comfort features are also important as they make exercises easier on the body, so things like comfortable padding on the arm rest, back rest, and handles increase the design rating too.

2. Adjustability

All of us come in different shapes and sizes, and no single manufacturer can make the perfect tower for everyone.

For that reason, many companies opt for adjustability features, such as height adjustment, that help offer the product to a larger customer base.

Adjustability is a nice feature to have, and it becomes more important the more different people intend to use the tower.

However, if you’re the sole user, it may not make a huge difference if it’s adjustable or not, if you find one that fits your proportions.

3. Reliability

Power towers are used for what is known as calisthenics exercises.

These are exercises that use your own body weight and gravity as a point of resistance - so things like different grip pull-ups and dips.

For this reason, reliability is extremely important, as losing balance or shaking-mid exercise is inconvenient at least, and dangerous at worst.

Before you make your choice, first consider the maximum carry capacity VS your own weight.

If you’re larger than the maximum weight the manufacturer specified, or you intend to use weights to increase exercise difficulty, consider getting something with more capacity.

Also, consider where you’re going to place your machine.

For example, the suction cups on the Relife tower may not stick to something like a carpet or concrete garage floor as well as flat surfaces like tiles or parquetry.

4. Multifunctionality

Fitness equipment manufactured for home use and garage gyms typically has more things packed into one product.

When it comes to power towers, a pull-up bar, knee raise handles, and dip station are standard finds.

Most models also add the push-up extension too, since it’s easy to fit into the construction.

These are the main features you should look for in power towers, and they should be more than enough for your calisthenics exercises.

The 1-10 ratings are focused primarily on how good the power tower is for those four basic exercises.

Extra features, such as the flat bench in my top pick, can extend the multifunctionality beyond the power tower.

But at that point, we’re stepping into different exercise territories, such as weighted workouts.

5. Price vs Quality:

All products on the list are rated for price VS quality based on my and other people’s experiences with them.

The higher the ranking, usually the more value for money you’ll get from buying it.

Every product I mention is of good quality and will serve you well with proper use and maintenance.

However, I should note that not every “10” means the products are of equal build quality.

For example, the budget pick gets a “10” because it will do a great job for the money spent, but that doesn’t mean it’s equal to my top pick, for example.

Before you decide on a product, I suggest you read each individual review, as your opinion may differ on the matter depending on your budget.

Which Exercises Can be Performed on Power Towers?

1. Knee raise variations

To do a proper knee raise on the exercise tower start by placing your elbows on the arm pads and grip the intended handles.

Keep your back straight and look forward, then start raising your knees up to your chest, activating your ab muscles.

You can set the exercise intensity by choosing how far up you raise your knees.

Beginners can start by lifting them up to slightly above a 90-degree angle to feel the abs crunching.

Advanced athletes should aim for their knees to touch the chest or, for the even more advanced version, kick above their head.

This exercise is all about building muscle tension and releasing it, so remember to do it slowly and controlled.

Ab exercises are very unforgiving if you rush or try to cheat, and injuries are quite common.

For a more advanced version, hand from the pull-up bar instead.

2. Pull-up variations

Pull-ups are a tried and tested exercise for improving upper body strength with many benefits.

For the basic chin-up technique, perform a narrow grab on the bar and point your elbows downward.

Pull up to your chin, then slowly descend back to perform the exercise.

For a more advanced version, you can pull up above your chin line, for example to your chest.

This exercise primarily targets your biceps and back.

Next, try the hanging inverted pull-up.

For this exercise, spread your arms out beyond your shoulders, and grab the bar with your wrists facing outwards, just like grabbing a ledge.

Your grip should be spread beyond your shoulders, with your lower arm at about a 90-degree angle with your elbows.

This exercise is best for triceps and shoulder development.

There are more pull-up alternatives such as the fighter, military, or L-raise.

You can try them once you’re comfortable doing the two basic pulls mentioned above.

If you’re having trouble doing pull-up exercises, get yourself a lift assistance band.

3. Dip variations

Dips are one of the best all-in-one shoulder, upper back, and triceps exercises.

Start by grabbing the dip handles from the top down and push yourself up into a straight position.

To perform the exercise, simply move up and down by bending your arms at a 90-degree angle.

It’s important to maintain a straight line when in motion, otherwise, you’re missing the point of the exercise and risk injury.

To better target your shoulders, muscles, or triceps, move your chest inwards until you feel the most tension in your desired area.

4. Push-up variations

Push-ups are one of the most popular calisthenics exercises, as when done properly, they provide a near-full body workout.

They exist in many variations depending on the arm and leg placement.

To do a push-up, start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and your feet together or hip-width apart.

Your body should form a straight line from head to toe.

Then push up and down with your arms while keeping your core tight.

To reduce exercise intensity, place your knees on the floor.

Use your power tower push-up extensions to spread out the tension on your wrists more evenly.

5. Stretching

Finally, you can use your exercise tower to do some stretching.

As you’ve seen, some towers already come with a stretch bar with adjustable levels.

But even without it, you can still perform arm extensions using the construction, do hanging stretches from the pull-up bar, etc.

FAQ

Are Power Towers Any Good?

As discussed, power towers have many benefits and should be a staple in workout routines of all athlete levels.

They’re especially good choices for your home or garage gym because they’re relatively affordable and very cost-effective.

Can You Build Muscles With A Power Tower?

Power towers are excellent for building muscle in your upper body, including your arms, chest, shoulders, and back area.

They also improve your grip firmness and hand-to-eye coordination.

Are Power Towers Good For Abs?

Traditional ab exercises that rely on you lying on the floor are bad for your back, and there’s research done on American soldiers to prove that.

Power tower ab exercises like the knee raise don’t put pressure on your back or shoulder plates nearly as much.

They use your natural weight and let you set the exercise pace and difficulty, simply by deciding the range of motion and the number of reps.

Conclusion

Power towers are an excellent choice for your home or garage gym. They’re quite versatile and easy to use for all athlete levels. Compared to other gym equipment, they also take up significantly less space.

The best power tower I can recommend is the Titan Fitness Tower with Bench.

Beyond the basic calisthenic exercises you can do, the simple addition of a flat bench expands your training options.

Do you use power towers in your workout routine?

What’s your favorite exercise to do on them?

Let me know in the comment section below, and make sure to follow me on social media for more exercise tips and tricks.

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