Rank #5 in Best Dip Station 2026: 10 Ranked — and Where the Weight Limits Disagree
Gravity Fitness Parallettes Dip Bars XL
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Gravity Fitness Parallettes XL — sold under the model number GFPA04 EXTRA LARGE — is a £79.95 pair of adjustable dip bars that sits at number 5 in this guide. It carries a 4.4 rating from 964 ratings, and the rating breakdown behind that figure runs 69 per cent 5-star against 5 per cent 1-star.
The number that usually decides a dip station purchase is the one this listing is quietest about. None of the five bullets states a maximum weight; they say heavy-duty welded steel feet, commercial-grade, lightweight yet strong, and leave it there. The only capacity figure in the whole listing is 300 kg, and it appears once, in the specification table. Where the two sources do meet they agree — the bullet and the spec table both give 12 kg — but a buyer looking for the load limit in the sales copy will not find it. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing; we have not tested these bars.
How those 964 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £79.95 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 964 ratings |
| Maximum weight recommendation | 300 kg (stated in the spec table only; no bullet gives a figure) |
| Item weight | 12 kg |
| Adjustable height | 74–94 cm, adjustable through 8 heights |
| Handle diameter | 38 mm |
| Assembly (as listed) | No assembly required |
| Warranty | Lifetime (manufacturer) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Good quality, well made and easy to put together. Not the cheapest but at the maximum height they are higher than a lot of others. The diameter of the bars is just right and I have suffered no wobble.”
Verified purchase“Excellent product fit for effective workout very stable.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Dip Station 2026: 10 Ranked — and Where the Weight Limits Disagree.
Questions people ask
How much weight can the Gravity Fitness Parallettes XL take?
The specification table lists a maximum weight recommendation of 300 kg. No product bullet repeats that figure — the bullets describe the bars as heavy-duty and commercial-grade instead.
How high do the GFPA04 EXTRA LARGE dip bars go?
The listing gives an adjustable range of 74 to 94 cm and says the bars adjust through 8 heights.
Do the Gravity Fitness Parallettes XL need assembling?
The specification sheet states no assembly required. One reviewer describes them as easy to put together, which suggests at least some setting up is involved.
How heavy are the Gravity Fitness Dip Bars XL?
The bullet and the specification table both give 12 kg, so the bars are light enough to move between home, park and gym as the listing claims.
What warranty does the Gravity Fitness Parallettes XL come with?
The listing states a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer Gravity Fitness.
What is the handle size on the GFPA04 EXTRA LARGE?
The listing states 38 mm handles, described as ergonomic for grip and comfort.
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