How to Make an Outdoor Dip Bar

Dip bars are an exercise apparatus in which two bars parallel to each other are placed at a height slightly higher than waist level. The exerciser places his hands on the bars, lifts his legs (if they would touch the ground), and uses his arms to lower and raise his body. Dips are an effective and simple way to build upper body strength. A set of dip bars installed outside can be utilized effectively before or after other outdoor exercise activities.

Shovel
Tape measure
4-by-4-inch posts
Level
Ready-to-mix concrete
Reciprocating saw
Drill
1 1/2-inch steel pipe
Pipe caps

Instructions

- 1
  Dig four holes, 12 inches deep, to form a square, with the centers of the holes 24 inches apart.
- 2
  Place a 48-inch, 4-by-4-inch post in each hole. Make sure the post is plumb on each side so it is exactly vertical. Align the posts so the edges are in line with the square. Mix concrete based on the manufacturer's instructions, and fill the holes with concrete mix. Let the concrete dry thoroughly.
- 3
  Drill holes through the center of each of the posts, 2 inches from the top. Make the holes large enough to accommodate 1 1/2-inch pipe. Line the holes up so a pair of posts on each side has holes that are in a direct line. To ensure the posts are directly in line, tie a string between the posts at the hole level, pull the string taut, and check the placement with a level before you drill.
- 4
  Slide a piece of 32-inch pipe, threaded on each end, through each pair of holes. Screw a cap onto the threads at each end of the pipes to prevent the pipes from sliding out.

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