DIY chest support pad, rack mounted DIY pad, gym equipment at home

[@KaizenDIYGym]

If you build this, I'd love to see it. Let me know in the comments below!

[@jacinto042568]

I just finished mine, and the truth is I fit quite well and cost me only a few dollars. I'll try to make a 1/4 "metal version soon.

[@regulationsize1429]

The way you’re just cranking out these banger designs constantly, this channel is set to go big.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

haha, I hope so! I've definitely got enough material to keep going for a while.

[@docyak]

Just finished building this for my 2x2 power rack. First time doing a DIY project. Took a few days and a few stitches but it was totally worth it

[@KaizenDIYGym]

That is awesome to hear! Congrats on your first build. Hopefully it’s the first of many! If you’re on IG tag me in the pic, I’d love to see it

[@BrownBarbellClub]

That's surely smart application! Great job man!

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Hey, thanks so much! It is honestly one of my favorite gym pieces now.

[@chubbie888]

Just finished making the DIY bulldog pad. Thank you for the instructions! I may make another padding and double the foam (to make it thicker).

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Awesome! I’d love to see how yours turned out. If you’re on Instagram, tag me!

[@ka3274]

Great stuff, truly. Come back in 1 year and this channel will have 100k+ subscribers. Keep up the good work

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thanks! I hope so!

[@gregwhite3267]

I'd already made one of these before i watched your vid mainly for reverse hypers (hadnt thought of half of your uses tho!) but it's not as as pro looking. I drilled 2 holes equaly distanced apart so I could use it as a double landmine station (using 2 single landmines). I folded around one of those cheap foam gym tiles , placed seating foam on top of that, then duct taped around that so the seat foam stays attched to the floor tile. These can then slide up and down the plank depneding on where it's needed, but if in the centre both landmine holes are accesible.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Sounds awesome. If you’re on instagram, find me and send a pic. I’d love to see it.

[@greatgambleino8918]

3:12 that wood looks happy to be measured...

[@KaizenDIYGym]

😂😂😂🤣

[@jnf2211]

Cool idea! I never would have thought of that

[@KaizenDIYGym]

A year later and I still use it all the time

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!! I'm off next week mon /tues /weds/ MAKING STUFF THANKS FOR ALL YOU VIDEOS !!

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Have fun! I'm looking forward to seeing what you build

[@hanzo52]

Great invention. However, there is only a matter of time before the wood will split at the attachment side. Consider reinforcing with thin metal sheets that takes up the torque.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

It’s been almost two years now and it is not yet showing signs of splitting. If things change I’ll reinforce.

[@hanzo52]

@@KaizenDIYGym Just remember you might get as lucky with any signs. Worst case is face plant in places you don't want your face to be.

[@DesignBuildLift]

Great project! Great video! Love it!

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thanks man! It is a fun project. If you make one, I'd love to see how it turns out!

[@GT-cl6ez]

03:11 rather phallic

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Very true and completely unintentional! I didn’t realize until after the video was uploaded 🤦‍♂️

[@DeusExMachina50]

Outstanding work!

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thank you so much!

[@memolibir]

I am really amazed 😅

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thank you!

[@brandong1986]

Awesome video! I have been looking for something like this. The bulldog is awesome but too expensive and won’t fit my monster lite rack. Can’t wait to give this a shot.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

That is awesome. It’s a pretty fun build. When yours is done, tag me, I’d love to see it!

[@cheunit007]

This is straight gold! Fantastic work! 1 question, how'd you measure the 2nd hole (angled) to make the adjustment?

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thank you so much! I did the same thing as the other holes - I held the wood up to the rack and drew it on with pen. You could also try clamping it on the rack so it doesn’t move around. The important thing is making sure the bottom hole is properly aligned when marking the angled hole. Hope this helps!

[@cheunit007]

@@KaizenDIYGym I meant the 3rd hole haha, that you can change the angle on. Sorry for the confusion haha.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Yeah man, I held it up to the rack at an angle with the bottom hole aligned and marked where the angled hole should go. Just like on the other holes. You don’t want the holes too close together, just to be safe. But yeah, it was a visual guesstimation.

[@MiguelNolasko]

Que medida es el pasador de bloqueo Donde lo consigo

[@ironhallgym]

This was great! I’ve been thinking about making one for a while.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Dude, that’s awesome. When you make it, tag me, I’d love to see how it turns out!

[@RickRubinesque]

Hi. Nice build. Just want to ask how tall you are because there is very little clearance between your head and the rack and I might have to adjust the measurements to accommodate me being 6'3". Thanks.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Yes, good call. That’s something I forgot to mention in my earlier videos. I’m 5’7” so you will need to make adjustments to the design to accommodate your height.

[@RickRubinesque]

@@KaizenDIYGym Thanks

[@kodiham7532]

Great build, thanks! I understand the end 2x6 boards are 24" long. How long are the 2x4's and middle 2x6's?

[@KaizenDIYGym]

all of the measurements are at 1:17

[@user-yh6hu1bx7l]

Great build, Your 13.5 inch pieces look like you trimmed the end(there's no point at the 60 degree angle cut). Was that done before or after you cut it to 13.5?

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Good question, I should have specified in the video. It is 13.5 inches total after the end is trimmed. I just measured mine and that’s how long it is. So I guess, do the angle cut first and then trim the pointy end. It doesn’t have to be super accurate.

[@brianzee2561]

do you have an estimate of the weight capacity on this thing?

[@KaizenDIYGym]

I don’t really have a way to test max weight capacity, but anecdotally I can tell you my neighbor and I use mine every week. He weighs 215 pounds and does rows using two 45 pound dumbbells. It is solid as a rock.

[@dominicpierre2343]

You could have sent these out for $125 or something. I was taught how to dissect a frog but never anything like this in high school. Now I can bake a cake but I'm fat now so that's why I need to do more exercise

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@MrPanthers23]

Why no wood glue when you bolt the wood together? It's not a real diy project if you don't have wood glue on your hands and get it everywhere.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Dang it! You're right!

[@swordofhonor2]

very cool

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Thanks!

[@Ice_Box_Gym]

What kind of foam did you use and where did you get it?

[@KaizenDIYGym]

1 inch thick upholstery foam. I got it from my local craft store. I have an Amazon link for it in the description.

[@Ice_Box_Gym]

@@KaizenDIYGym Awesome, I will add this to the list of things to make. I am also going to make a 90 degree seated bench that hooks to my rack

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Dude, that sounds awesome. Hit me up when that’s done, I’d love to see it.

[@MarantoPower]

What was the estimated cost of this build?

[@KaizenDIYGym]

No idea. I built it 3 years ago and used a lot of scrap wood.

[@garyf_3990]

This guy is the home gym MacGyver

[@KaizenDIYGym]

I’m trying 😅 thanks for the support bro!

[@killakori]

@3:12 heyoooo

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Haha, yeah, I totally didn’t notice that until after I published the video

[@davepayne2024]

Wow 🤩

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Hey thanks! I still use this one all the time!

[@dmk8791]

3:12 anyone else notice that? :P

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Yep, I didn’t realize until after the video was already published

[@marckolson]

This is awesome man! I"ve been wanting to find a way to do seal rows, and a variety of other exercises, and this is a quick and cheap fix! Thanks! @garagegymdads

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Hey! I’m glad you like it. When I saw the original Bulldog pad I thought it was an awesome idea, but I couldn’t stomach paying $300 for it. Now that I have this one, I am using it all the time. I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!

[@gpoh1007]

Nobody else gonna mention something else on the pad board that was 9 inches🤣

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Oh it's definitely been mentioned a few times. I didn't realize until after the video was already posted.

[@ronaldc8973]

Bro start selling it

[@KaizenDIYGym]

I would but Sorinex already holds a patent. The best I can do is show people how to make it!