Wall-mounted dip bars: which one fits your wall?
BenchK makes two. The D8 hooks straight onto the wall, and the DB1 dip station hangs on a BenchK ladder. Each holds one person up to 330 lb.
What is a wall-mounted dip bar?
Pick by the wall you have. A bare wall gets the D8 ($525), the BenchK dip bar that needs no ladder. If a BenchK wall bar (also sold as stall bars or a Swedish ladder) is already up, or on your list, the DB1 ($629) hangs on its rungs at the height you want and lifts off when you need the ladder clear.
Both are made in Poland from powder-coated steel, with polyurethane armrests and back support, and each weighs 24 lb (11 kg). BenchK ladders and the DB1 are commercial gymnastic equipment, certified by LBM in Poland to the European standards PN-EN 12346 and PN-EN 913, and studios such as Praxis Pilates in New York train on BenchK wall bars. You can put the same equipment on a wall at home. For a pull-up bar on a BenchK ladder, see our wall-mounted pull-up bars.
Which BenchK dip bars can you buy?
The DB1B dip station is sold out in our U.S. warehouse. Order now and we ship yours when the next crate from Poland arrives, expected late October.
How do the D8 and the DB1 compare?
The D8 costs $525 and needs a wall at least 4.7 in (120 mm) thick. The DB1 costs $629 and needs a BenchK Series 2 or Series 7 ladder, on the wall or on order.
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| D8 2-in-1 | DB1 dip station | |
|---|---|---|
| Mounts on | Four hooks fixed to the wall | Two neighboring rungs of a BenchK ladder, on four felt-lined hooks |
| Needs a BenchK ladder | No | Yes: Series 2 or Series 7, not the all-beech Series 1 |
| Wall | At least 4.7 in (120 mm) thick; plugs and screws not included | None of its own; the ladder's wall hardware is sold separately |
| Dip height | Fixed once the hooks are on the wall | Any pair of neighboring rungs; lift it off to move it |
| Pull-ups | Yes, on the upper hooks | Add a BenchK pull-up bar to the ladder |
| Max user | 330 lb (150 kg), one person at a time | 330 lb (150 kg), one person at a time |
| Width | 46¼ in (1175 mm) | 21½ in (545 mm) |
| Weight | 24 lb (11 kg) | 24 lb (11 kg) |
| Colors | Black | Black (DB1B) or white (DB1W) |
| Warranty | 10 years on metal parts, 24 months on the rest | 10 years on metal parts, 24 months on the rest |
| Price | $525 | $629 |
Mounting, size, rating and warranty figures come from the D8 and DB1 instruction manuals, linked on each product page. Weight and colors come from the product pages. The DB1 manual says to attach it to BenchK ladders only.
How does the D8 mount on a bare wall?
The D8 comes with four wall hooks, two for each height. On the lower pair it is a dip bar with polyurethane armrests and back support. Lift it onto the upper pair and it becomes a pull-up bar, so one bare wall covers dips and pull-ups.
One template in the box marks all four holes. You decide where it goes on the wall, and once the hooks are on, the dip height stays put. The bar is 46¼ in (1175 mm) wide, so measure the wall before you order.
The wall has to be at least 4.7 in (120 mm) thick. The plugs and screws are yours to choose, because the right ones depend on what the wall is made of. Mounting details below.
How does the DB1 hang on a BenchK ladder?
The DB1 rides on the ladder. Its upper and lower hooks sit 10⅞ in (275 mm) apart, the same distance as one BenchK rung to the next, so it drops onto any two neighboring rungs. All four hooks are felt-lined and leave no marks on the beech.
Move it a rung up for a taller user or a rung down for a shorter one, or lift it off when you want the ladder clear. It fits the steel-frame Series 2 and Series 7 ladders, not the all-beech Series 1, and its manual says to attach it to BenchK ladders only. The grip posts stand 19⅞ in (505 mm) apart.
It comes in black (DB1B) and white (DB1W), $629 each, and eight ladder models include one. See which sets.
Which BenchK ladder sets include the DB1?
Eight ladder models do. Each comes in black with the DB1B or in white with the DB1W, and the VMS carries a DB1B too. Every set holds one person up to 330 lb (150 kg). Check the ceiling before you pick a frame: Series 7 needs 98½ in (250 cm) and Series 2 needs 94½ in (240 cm). Under an 8 ft (96 in) ceiling, that means a Series 2 set.
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| Frame | Also includes | Min. ceiling | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 732 | Series 7 | PB3 convertible pull-up bar | 98½ in (250 cm) | $1,869 |
| 733 | Series 7 | PB3 pull-up bar, B1 bench | 98½ in (250 cm) | $2,735 |
| 722 | Series 7 | PB2 fixed pull-up bar | 98½ in (250 cm) | $1,699 |
| 723 | Series 7 | PB2 pull-up bar, B1 bench | 98½ in (250 cm) | $2,565 |
| 232 | Series 2 | PB3 convertible pull-up bar | 94½ in (240 cm) | $1,815 |
| 233 | Series 2 | PB3 pull-up bar, B1 bench | 94½ in (240 cm) | $2,679 |
| 222 | Series 2 | PB2 fixed pull-up bar | 94½ in (240 cm) | $1,645 |
| 223 | Series 2 | PB2 pull-up bar, B1 bench | 94½ in (240 cm) | $2,505 |
| VMS | Two Series 7 ladders | PB3B pull-up bar, RECOIL straps | 98½ in (250 cm) | $2,955 |
Every set except the VMS comes in black and in white at the same price. Wall hardware for the ladder is sold separately.
What does each one need from your wall?
The D8 goes on the wall itself. Its manual asks for a vertical wall strong enough for the bar and the user, at least 4.7 in (120 mm) thick, and leaves the plugs and screws to you. It says nothing about wood-stud walls, so we won’t promise the D8 works on one. Contact us before you drill.
The DB1 has no wall fixings of its own: it hangs on the ladder, and the ladder is what you bolt to the wall. That hardware is sold separately because it depends on the wall. Masonry at least 4.7 in (120 mm) thick takes the PS8 kit ($89) for Series 2 or the PS12 kit ($99) for Series 7. A wood-stud wall needs the WHB+S8 or WHW+S8 wall holder ($289), which spreads the load across several studs. Drywall alone can’t hold a ladder.
Both manuals ask for two habits: check the fixings before every workout, and train over an exercise mat.
The installation guide covers wall types and the tools you need →
Wall-mounted dip bars: common questions
Can you mount dip bars straight to a wall?
Do I need wall bars to use the DB1 dip station?
How much weight do the dip bars hold?
Can the D8 go on a wood-stud wall?
Can I change the height of the DB1?
Can children use the D8 or the DB1?
Should I buy the D8 or the DB1?
Pick the dip bar that fits your wall.
If you're not sure what your wall can take, contact us before you drill.