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The Best Power Tower For Functional Home Training (My Power Tower Reviews)

The Best Power Tower Reviews

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Power Tower Benefits - Why Get One?

Functional
Unlike a preacher curl, lat pull-down or many other common pieces of home gym equipment the power tower is functional.
The exercises for your back, biceps, chest and triceps as well as core assist in building both size and strength - movements such as the pull-up and dip (both of which the power tower are designed for) are a couple of the most effective upper body exercises out there.
Doesn't Require Much Room
A power tower doesn't require a great deal of room.
Put one in your garage, put one in the corner of your bedroom or spare living area in your house - they're not demanding when it comes to your precious real estate.
Hits Multiple Muscle Groups
The power tower, like many other pieces of equipment is not a one hit wonder aka. only useful for one exercise or muscle group.
The power tower is great for working:
  • Chest
  • Back
  • Triceps
  • Biceps
  • Abs
  • Forearms
  • Grip strength
Endless Progressions
Regardless of your current strength level the power tower is a fantastic tool for increasing your functional strength.
As all exercises being performed are based upon your bodyweight they can be made easier or harder based on where you're at.
Struggling to do a bodyweight pull-up? No problems, throw a resistance band over the power tower and hook your leg into it - you've now got an assisted version of the pull-up
Bodyweight pull-ups too easy for you? Grab a backpack and load it with books, or better yet attach some weight to a dip belt.
Dips for both chest and triceps as well as chin-ups for your biceps can be scaled in the same manner.
Compatible With Gymnastic Rings
 Gymnastic rings are a great tool for building both muscle and strength, but the biggest problem I've found with gymnastic rings is finding somewhere to put them!
If you're unable to drill a mounting bracket into your wall or ceiling and can't find a sturdy beam or tree to hang your rings from the power tower is your answer.
Gymnastic rings can safely be hung from a power tower.

What Comprises The Best Power Tower?

Price
A power tower is a fairly simple piece of equipment, the price should justify this.
That said, inferior quality is not worthwhile at a ridiculously low price - we want quality.
Space Required

 The power tower shouldn't take up a ton of space with an oversized base or extremely wide handles - it needs to be functional to fit in a spare room, garage or similiar.

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Weight Rating
You may only weigh 180lbs, but what about as you progress and begin to add additional weight to your dips and pull-ups? We need to take this into account.
The heigher the weight rating the better.
Options
Different width grips, horizontal and vertical grips along with other attachments and options add to the functionality of your power tower.
Warranty
 Does the manufacturer stand behind their power tower? If so, for how long?

My Top 4 Power Tower Reviews...

Thinking about getting a power tower? You can't go past these four!

Weider Power Tower

best power tower 1

Specs:

  • Pull-Up Station: Padded hand grips, Add definition to your biceps and forearms
  • Push-Up Station: Padded hand grips, Work your biceps, shoulders and core
  • Dip Station: Padded hand grips, Build your triceps, chest and shoulders
  • Vertical Knee Raise (VKR) Station: Cushioned arm rests, Padded hand grips, Isolate your core to develop lean, sculpted abs
  • Sewn Vinyl Cushions: Comfortable material, Durable, built to last

Review:

The Weider power tower is the most popular power tower on the market, it doesn't have any special attachments or quirks to it so what's the deal?
Quality.

A well built power tower at a solid price.

If you're looking for a no thrills power tower to hit dips, weighted pull-ups, hanging leg raises and whatever else you can throw at it then in my opinion you can't go beyond this model when it comes to build quality, functionality and price.

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>Check out the Weider Power Tower on Amazon here<

Xmark Power Tower

Best Power Tower 3

Specs:

  • Includes vertical knee raise, dip, pull-up and push-up stations
  • Narrow and wide grip pull up bar
  • 14-gauge steel mainframe construction with scratch resistant powder coat finish
  • Extra thick 2.5-inch high-density cushion and double stitched, tear-resistant Duraguard vinyl
  • Skid resistant rubber feet protects flooring

Review:

Much like the Weider power tower the Xmark's build quality is top notch.
Slightly raised push-up handles are a nice addition too.

If you're into mixing up the width of your grip when performing pull-ups (both overhand and underhand) you'll find the extended grips on the pull-up bar a nice addition on the Xmark power tower.

>Check out the XMark Power Tower on Amazon here<

Bowflex Power Tower

Best Power Tower 4

Specs:

  • Multi-station workout tower features EZ-Adjust horizontal bars that let you add variety and intensity to your workouts
  • Perform more than 20 exercises, including push-ups, sit-ups, squats, planks, pull-ups, knee and leg raises, dips, and more
  • Stable, commercial-grade steel frame; includes handgrips, sling straps, cushioned back pad, and workout placard
  • Measures 50 by 77 by 50 inches (W x H x D); 120-pound weight and 300-pound maximum user weight

Review:

Bowflex make some solid, innovative equipment (such as their adjustable dumbbells!).
This power tower is no different, with leg raises handle for those who are new to ab training as well as a pair of lower handles for inverted rows and the like.

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Unlike the Weider and XMark power towers the Bowflex tower is single sided, you'll be performing your pull-ups and dips on the same side.

>Check out the Bowflex Power Tower on Amazon here<

Stamina Power Tower

 best power tower 2

Specs:

  • Home workout device with multiple exercise stations
  • Supports push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, tricep dips, and more
  • Tough steel frame for solid support; no-slip end caps
  • Freestanding design fits easily in home workout area
  • Measures 50 x 81.5 x 41.5 inches (W x H x D); weighs 54 pounds

Review:

If you're after a power tower primarily for ab based work then this is the one for you.
With no bars or support beams occupying the middle of this power tower exercises such as the skin the cat, front lever, rear lever and muscle-up become a reality.

>Check out the Stamina Power Tower on Amazon here<

Power Tower FAQ

Here's my take on the most common question I see being asked when it comes to buying a power tower and choosing the best power tower for your needs...

Who should buy a power tower?
Anyone looking to build both functional muscle and strength that doesn't want to train at a traditional gym, or would simply like undoubtedly the most functional piece of training equipment in their home.
Don't want to drive to the gym to hit an ab workout? No worries - just jump on your power tower.
What are the cons of a power tower?
If you're on a very limited budget or struggle with basic progressions of bodyweight exercises such as the pull-up and dip the power tower may not be the best for you.
Power tower vs. pull up bar, what's better?
Provided you've got the space and the funds I'd take the power tower 10 out of 10 times.
A pull-up bar, particularly a doorway pull-up bar isn't a particularly reliable piece of training equipment when you're adding additional weight to your pull-ups.From my experience the power tower is far sturdier while also offering the option of dips.
Power tower vs. lat pulldown, what's better?
The lat pulldown and the pull-up cannot be compared.
Pull-ups are one of the best compound movements for the upper body, while the lat pulldown is an isolation exercise for the back (you don't get the core activation while performing a pull-down either!).
I would choose a power tower, followed by a doorway pull-up bar over the traditional lat pull-down machine.
Is it safe to do muscle ups on a power tower?
For peace of mind I suggest securing your power tower to the floor if you plan on performing sets of explosive exercises such as the muscle-up.
Does a power tower need to be secured to the floor?
 No, for pull-ups, dips, push-ups, leg raises and any and all variations of these base exercises your power tower doesn't need to be bolted down to the ground.
The only exercise as above that I'd insist on bolting tower (or at least further securing) a power tower for is the muscle-up.
Will a power tower ruin my floor?
If you're keeping your power tower indoors and have either wood or tiled flood a simple high density rubber mat underneath the power tower will prevent it from damaging your floor.
That said, the above power towers are well built and should not slide or scratch the flooring while you train.

What's Your Take On The Power Tower? Let Me Know In The Comments Below!

Scott J.
Scott J.https://ignorelimits.com
I’m SJ. I’m a fitness enthusiast and published author. I transformed my body from a skinny fat 135lbs with 18% body fat to a solid 192lbs at 8% body fat. I became qualified in a field I was passionate about. I founded several online businesses that allow me to pursue ideas and projects in my life that I am passionate about without having to constantly worry about money. I published several eBooks explaining the training and dieting techniques I used to achieve the body I have today. I learnt a plethora of new information on dieting and fitness by reading and applying what I read, to find out what does work and what doesn’t work, because as I’m sure you’ve noticed the health and fitness industry is full of non-sense claims and BS. I found out what was true and what worked for me and applied that knowledge. And you bet I had fun during the whole process.

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