Steelbody
Steelbody Power Tower (STB-98501)
LiftEvidence pick: Best Overall
The heaviest, most solid-feeling freestanding tower here — but check the dip width
- Best for
- Home lifters who want one freestanding station for pull-ups, chin-ups, knee raises and dips, and value a heavy frame over adjustability.
- Skip if
- Narrow-shouldered lifters who want close dip handles, or anyone who needs published height and footprint figures before buying.
Steelbody
Power tower
300 lb
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
- Type
- Power tower
- Stations
- Multi-grip pull-up, adjustable dips, vertical knee raise, push-up
- LiftEvidence score
- 7.5 / 10
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Quick verdict
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
A powder-coated steel power tower with a multi-grip pull-up station, adjustable dip handles, a padded vertical knee-raise station and push-up handles. At about 117 lb it is the heaviest freestanding tower in this guide, which is the main reason owners describe it as solid. The listing does not publish its height or footprint, and several owners find the dip bars too far apart for comfortable dips. The same listing also sells cage and squat-rack versions — select the Power Tower option.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer listing
As stated by the manufacturer (website or Amazon listing; conflicts are noted). Information that was not available or could not be confirmed is omitted or marked “Not reliably published”.
- Brand
- Steelbody
- Model
- STB-98501 Power Tower
- ASIN
- B01DB2DI4I
- Type
- Power tower
- Stated user capacity
- 300 lb (Listed as a 300 lb “tension level” on the Amazon listing)
- Stations
- Multi-grip pull-up, adjustable dips, vertical knee raise, push-up
- Product weight
- 117 lb
- Anchoring
- Freestanding
- Frame
- Powder-coated steel
Sources: Amazon.com listing. Checked October 8, 2026.
Who it suits
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Best suited to
- Pull-Ups
- Core Training
- Heavier Lifters
Home lifters who want one freestanding station for pull-ups, chin-ups, knee raises and dips, and value a heavy frame over adjustability.
Less suitable for
Narrow-shouldered lifters who want close dip handles, or anyone who needs published height and footprint figures before buying.
Strengths and drawbacks
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Strengths
- Heaviest freestanding tower here (about 117 lb)
- Multi-grip pull-up station
- Adjustable dip handles
- Strong rating (4.6) from 207 owners
Drawbacks
- Height and footprint not published
- Dip bars too far apart for some
- Mixed stability reports
- Listing also sells other configurations — easy to pick the wrong one
Stability, fit and durability
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Our interpretation of the specifications, stated construction and recurring customer feedback. We have not independently tested this product.
- Pull-up stability
- Good
- Dips
- Moderate
- Knee and leg raises
- Good
- Build quality
- Good
- Durability
- Good
Evidence and product claims
Scientific evidence, independent testing and manufacturer claims are different kinds of information and are not equivalent.
Independent testing
No independent laboratory testing of this model identified.
Manufacturer claims
Heavy-duty powder-coated steel frame; multi-grip pull-up handles; adjustable dip handles (manufacturer listing).
Marketing statements; not independently verified.
Customer feedback
Source: Amazon customer reviews · checked October 8, 2026
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
Customer ratings reflect user experience on Amazon. They are not LiftEvidence ratings and are not controlled evidence.
Recurring themes
Owners describe the tower as well built and functional, with straightforward assembly and adequate instructions. Opinions on height and stability are mixed — some report it does not move at all, others less so — and several find the dip bars too far apart.
Commonly praised
- Solid, well-built frame
- Straightforward assembly
- Multi-grip pull-up bar
Commonly criticised
- Dip bars too wide for some
- Mixed stability and durability reports
Editorial scores
LiftEvidence editorial assessment · 0–10
7.5/ 10 · LiftEvidence score (weighted)
- Stability under load · 25%
- 8.0
- Build & durability · 20%
- 8.0
- Adjustability & fit · 15%
- 6.5
- Versatility · 15%
- 8.5
- Specification transparency · 10%
- 5.5
- Owner feedback · 15%
- 7.5
Editorial judgements from the manufacturer's specifications, stated construction and recurring customer-review themes, using the same criteria for every product in this category. They are not measurements, and we have not tested this product. How we evaluate
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Where to check the price
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Steelbody Power Tower
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