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DIY Parallel Bars


Chad Burger
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Hi all,

I just finished building a set of parallel bars to use as I am just now moving to the Russian dip progression.  Seem to be sturdy and are working out great so far.  Cost for the wood and material was about $100.

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Sweet!

You might also need some bracing on each side: bottom left to top right, as the russian dips involve pushing backward.

Is there anything under the feet? (wooden parts that extend outwards on each side).

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12 hours ago, Nick Murray said:

Sweet!

You might also need some bracing on each side: bottom left to top right, as the russian dips involve pushing backward.

Is there anything under the feet? (wooden parts that extend outwards on each side).

Thanks Nick!  I did add blocks under the corners after the picture was taken.  I will take your advice a brace the posts.

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Hi Glen,

The bars are 4' long 1 1/2" hardwood dowel rods.  The height of the posts are 50" and the space between the posts is about 19" giving about 20" space between the bars.  I am 6'5" and wanted something taller so consider your height when building.   Good luck and happy building.

Chad

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After reading through a few posts on the topic of DIY Parallel Bars (including this one) inspiration took hold of me and I built my own. 
 

I’m happy with the result - they’re not ‘pretty’ but they work. I’ll probably upgrade the bars to metal at some stage - there’s some flex in the pine dowel which may weaken them over time. 
 

Happy to provide dimensions if requested.  

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