If you're shopping for a bodyweight dip bar, you've almost certainly come across the Lebert Equalizer. Lebert pioneered this category and the Equalizer is a genuinely good, proven piece of equipment. If you're weighing it against our adjustable Dip Bar Stand, here's a straight, accurate comparison so you can choose what fits you.
What the Lebert Equalizer does well
It's the original. It's simple, portable, well-built in steel, and backed by years of use in home gyms and studios. It comes in a classic size and an XL (for taller athletes, roughly 6 ft and up), and the package includes a hip resistance band, a workout guide, and access to an online group. If you want the brand that started it all, it's a safe pick.
Where our adjustable stand is different
- One adjustable height instead of two sizes. The Equalizer is fixed, so you choose classic or XL up front. Our bars telescope, so a 5'4\" partner and a 6'3\" lifter use the same pair.
- Published 400 lb capacity. We state our load rating; Lebert doesn't publish one. If you plan weighted dips, a number matters.
- Full-length foam grips for high-volume pressing.
- Price. Our Holiday Special is $84.95 with free US shipping, versus roughly $89.95 (classic) to $99.95 (XL) for the Equalizer.
- A free companion app and 100+ exercise library with guided sessions and progress tracking — our version of Lebert's band-and-guide bundle, built for your phone.
Quick comparison
Price: ours $84.95 / Lebert $89.95–$99.95. Height: ours adjustable / Lebert fixed (classic or XL). Rated load: ours 400 lb / Lebert not published. Material: both steel. Grips: both foam. Included: our app + library / their band, guide and group.
Which should you buy?
If brand heritage and a bundled resistance band are what you want, the Lebert Equalizer is a solid, well-earned choice. If you'd rather have one height-adjustable set that fits every body in the house, a published weight rating, foam grips and a free training app — at a lower price — the Bodyweight Fitness Dip Bar Stand is built for you.
Prices and specs current as of October 2026 and subject to change. Lebert and Equalizer are trademarks of Lebert Fitness; this comparison is independent and for information only.