DIY HALF RACK SQUAT RACK / BENCH PRESS COMBO

HOW TO BUILD A COMPLETELY DIY HOME GYM!!
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Today we're building a completely DIY Home Gym out of lumber with Concrete weight plates!! This project is a modified Half Rack / Power Rack and is great for squats and bench press. My goal was to create a wood rack that was still sturdy and I think I achieved that! Not a gym bro... any constructive ideas are welcome, leave a comment :) Free plans are linked below, be sure to tag me on instagram if you build something similar!
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Hi, My name is Mike Montgomery and I'm a MAKER; a designer, builder, and full-time content creator. Accessibility is my focus with Modern Builds, not simply accessibility of designs, but accessibility in materials, information, and projects themselves. I've focused on creating furniture and DIY projects that are simple enough that any beginner maker can accomplish, yet interesting enough that any expert might be inspired. Building and making is becoming less and less of an exclusive hobby and profession. My goal is to reduce that separation even further.

[@ModernBuilds]

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[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks for watching everybody! Thinking of making a couple follow up videos, one on better concrete weight plates and maybe a second on upgrades to the power rack. What accessories would you add??

[@handee_maam]

Can you make a pull up bar on the back of this?

[@chubblz]

Pull up bar for sure

[@GritGrindGrow]

Maybe try making weights out of recycled aluminum cans melted and molded?

[@charlene84]

Dumbbells, a foldable bench for incline/decline, and rack to store the weight plates and dumbbells!

[@bolandbohlecke]

Pull up bar and a dip station.

[@JWB671]

I’ve been making wooden gym equipment for myself for 20 years using 2 x 4s and plywood gussets also. I only ever bolt everything together though so I can modify things more easily. Typically, you would make the holes for the bolts pretty loose so you can level the equipment on uneven floors more easily.

[@AutoMotivate]

I saw that mistake from the very beginning. I too am glad you didn't glue it all together! Great job man! I love how you show your mistakes and how you go about fixing them. Workout tip (I was a personal trainer in my past life): I highly recommend against wearing any type of raised/squishy heeled shoe while doing any leg workout. If you can, go shoeless. You'll be able to be much more planted and ultimately push more weight, among other things.

[@jrwheeland]

Looks good! One quick suggestion. All a little lip to the end of the catch bars so that the weights can’t roll off. You really don’t want them falling.

[@MikeFernando]

Super Project . . . I would love to try building it since I do love home workouts too . . . . Thanks so much Mike, you are awesome!!! :)

[@abujunayed]

Amazing build. And ideal weights too for the average person, not too heavy not too light 👌

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Awesome build, Mike!

[@reginaldstokes6897]

So talented!!! Love watching your content.

[@maxlandy7642]

Just needs a stop on the end of the spot supports to stop the bar bells rolling off the front. Would be good now to cut the concrete weights into actual plates so the weight can be varied. Also with the frame painted black it would look great in any home gym

[@doubledarefan]

No need to cut any concrete. Just use less concrete for additional weights. Agree about the stops.

[@ModernBuilds]

Agreed on the stops!

[@CoachDarren]

Awesome Mike great video. When you get time add to your list a leg press build video.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Nice job. Very cool and unique design there. Can't wait to see more videos. Hopefully you get great use out of it Mike. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

[@jackiego1]

So impressive, thanks for documenting this.

[@snbsmtb]

That was amazing!!

[@diegohuerta5287]

2 Years later, you inspired me to make my own power rack, thank you for give us the plans. greetings from México

[@Asperaetastra]

Good morning! Thanks for the idea and explanation and plans! And KUDOs for collaboration! Have a great day everyone!

[@DANIELPTFITNESS]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@flan6]

This is amazing!

[@wolfman75]

That's Awesome!!!! Thank you!!!! 👍😎

[@bradbucklin2692]

Turned out pretty nice man Good job 👍🏼

[@whataderk]

I have a Rouge rack but this made me want to build my own.

[@stRemyMartin]

Very creative. I'd like to see you do some dumbells and maybe add a pull up bar or outdoor bars to this setup! Thanks for the content

[@ModernBuilds]

That would be really cool!! I've got more planned 🤙🏼

[@hisensefiftyfive776]

The pdf on your website does not have any information… it only shows info for the 4 x wood lengths.. no info about materials or quantity or materials.. thanks for video tho

[@tenteretente]

How incredible, the ease with which the structure is made, it is very gratifying to see this video. God keep blessing. 💞💞💞💞💎💎💎💎

[@reuma7823]

Oh my goodness, you are amazeballs!!!! I love it. Have you ever done a rowing machine? Now that would be kool. Loving your vidz keep up your awesome work.

[@nicolailarsen5225]

Thanks, I just built this, but added longer vertical fronts and a pull-up bar

[@djthyrax]

To help with the screwing on/off of the spotting bits without tools, just sink a nut in the board that keeps the bolt fastened to it at all times - so then it just needs to go through the stand hole and a final winged nut you can put by hand.

[@ModernBuilds]

Nice tip!!

[@teresabell1014]

That was really smart.

[@handee_maam]

I........freakn.........love.........this!!!!!

[@sum24u]

Love to see a boxing bag stand. Great video 👍

[@reuma7823]

I just seen the Athletic greens you promoted.... made in Aotearoa (New Zealand) awesome product not just because it's made here, but I've heard alot of good things from my son.

[@nelsonvelasquez4251]

nice project

[@rm.builds]

Mike’s out here getting swole! Let’s get it 👏🏽

[@TrapperWorks]

Nice!

[@abdlwahedkuissi2002]

Good job

[@bikEarth]

nice project and with some more higth you could add a bar for traction

[@MichaelGalletly]

After curing, your weights were really... NICE.

[@SeenD]

Maybe get a copy of the HomeMadeModern Uyeda regime for your workouts. Btw, awesome build. 2x4s can do anything.

[@alexisperez2447]

When doing longer than 4” screws it’s best to use normal 1/2” chuck drill it can burn up those clutches in the impact

[@aaronalquiza9680]

hey mike, i love you and all, so please be careful with your squat form.

[@thatguywithamustache9455]

He's throwing them ass back for that extra gainz

[@Ezratal]

He's fine. I assume you're talking about hinging? Hinging is fine, more of it with low bar, more of it when you have long femurs.

[@Ezratal]

Wtf never mind, got to the end and watched him squat there too. dkwtf is going on.

[@dustinmerkel6477]

Only be a problem once he starts hitting over 250, you can do good mornings with that kind of weight.

[@mitchd949]

I like the overall design. Only thing I would do differently is to add a diagonal brace (corner to corner) on each of the three sides. Don't want any racking when the weights get heavy.

[@bcorbett111]

Would it be an idea to cut the concrete into slices to allow for adjustable amounts of weight? This might require a bit of wire mesh throughout but it could help to have those concrete weights cut in half or thirds to allow them to be used for more exercises. What do you think?

[@SH-sq6pz]

Mike you’re such a babe, the fact you’re creative is a bonus

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 12 and top 4 likes and comments. Love your channel. Happy holidays to all.

[@chrisdutson9894]

Are you going to post the plans for the bench and rack?

[@tremendous6732]

Tremendous.

[@Schrumbl]

7:33 best moment 🤣 But nice work done, looks great

[@roggie77777]

Great build. You might consider a 2x4 in the front part of the legs to prevent the rack from splaying apart. Yes it is a pain the to move the bench but safer. All The Best.

[@nottheone582]

how do you unrack safetly with a support beam in the front?

[@JoaoLucas-vn8zw]

I have a question, if I can fit a parallel bar into one of these wooden columns, would it be safe to do the dips exercise?

[@benjamin.kelley]

New meaning to the name Modern "Builds"...Mike is about to start getting jacked.

[@geekatari4391]

I was wondering about DIY squat racks and found your video. My wife loves working with machines, and she wants to build this rack for me. As cheap as it might be compared to an already made one made with metal, we don't have the tools, so it will be pretty expensive regardless 😂

[@edwardtse8631]

should extend the rack to be full height to be able to add pull up bar.

[@asddsa-uy9ko]

a quick tip...use epoxy mix..dive dumbells in it...let extra epoxy spill down...after it dries, it kinda wrap around the concrete and do a protective layer . if u do this 2-3 times better .)

[@billi5920]

Is the shop big enough to accommodate it tho ? Is it possible to store it out in the shed or something ? like epoxying it for weather protection ?

[@SunAlucard]

you could add rebar in the concrete to increase the weight considering iron weighs more ?

[@kyliejohn3813]

Nice Fred Flintstone gym.

[@AnthonyLoPrimo]

The sudden cuts at the end of the video keep getting me 😂😂

[@johndiamond2548]

Excellent work Mike! This one has the most functionality of any I have looked at on KZbin. I'm 56. The max weight I would ever put on this w/b 300lbs. Do think 300lbs would work on this? I was going to go to HD to get the lumber and supplies tomorrow - Saturday. Thanks in advance! JD.....Anyone else who can tell me their experience with greater than or equal to 300lbs - I'd appreciate it.

[@DavidMartinez-yf6fd]

How much did you end up spending?

[@TheLotek1]

There's vids out there on DIY upper/lower pulley systems.

[@ask43242flight]

May you please share all used bolt size?

[@sifo510]

Can u make a foldable one please thank u 🙏

[@TheLotek1]

Get/make molds like the ones from caveman weights or Stix & stone. Get a set with 45, 25, & the 10/5. I made mine with rebar & wire inside but I don't think it's necessary.

[@NightWolf-vv5me]

I did the same bro. I got the mold from stix and stone and make weight plates. I just sprinkle strengthening fibers from Amazon in not rebar

[@gamaliellucena8878]

Awsome

[@kyra03200]

could have made the spotting bar a little declined towards the rack to avoid the barbell from rolling outside

[@nomoremuda]

Hey Mike, would you consider adding a cable machine diy accessory to your system?

[@ModernBuilds]

That could be cool.. not sure how to do it off the top of my head but it'd probably work!

[@nomoremuda]

@@ModernBuilds I’ve drawn a few up in sketch up, but haven’t pulled the trigger on building it yet

[@locoxellas]

Hi, i can´t find the Free Plans for this tutorial, do you have a link to share? thanks

[@DilliwalaYT]

Wow so cool. How much weight it can hold?

[@christopherrector7461]

when you were ripping the 2x4's for the spotting system. YIKES. fine build tho

[@DaniellaFagan]

What a fucking brilliant idea! 👏🏼❤️

[@TennisJournal]

great build!!!! you should build a musical instrument. like a drumset or guitar

[@c.a.g.1977]

You made the Yabba Dabba Do It Yourself DIY SQUAT RACK / BENCH PRESS COMBO

[@TallGuyDIY]

this mans be squattin in jeans. born different! 😤

[@koenr100]

Where are the plans? I have not found them on your website

[@tabo5936]

Spray diesel on the forms before pouring concrete and it will be easier to remove

[@leiwang8635]

Nice idea Glue can be omitted

[@draregocnic]

In todays episode of videos i have no plans of doing but enjoy watching

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Mike! that set up is much better than many of the gym equipment that I have seen. Just be careful doing those deep knee bends with that much weight as it's terrible on you knee joints and your lower back. Be well & stay safe! Happy Holidays to you & your family! 👍👍🎄🎄👍👍

[@cristianosilva8675]

Top d+

[@phototouchmd]

roughly how much did this cost to build?

[@NightWolf-vv5me]

How did you get the weights both 69lb? Same amount of water?

[@MyplayLists4Y2Y]

What was total cost?

[@billi5920]

Me looking at those drills : what are those !

[@tomconway6808]

In the bench video he used a Hart drill. In this video he used a couple Craftsman drills. He painted them to make it harder to tell what they are because they aren't paying him anymore, or his new sponsors don't want him showing competitors' brands. It's kinda like on television shows when you see stickers/tape strategically placed over brand logos.

[@nestr2007]

Why are your Craftsman Drills yellow? Is it because HD doesn’t sell them?

[@FullRythym]

Mike, why is your workshop so empty?! Are you going to fill it eventually?

[@MenemonGamer]

I just saved a ton of money 💰

[@genecreamers5233]

“The concrete expert” 😂

[@eooey]

stoP YELLING AT ME

[@Lambo_567]

How many kg can the reck hold?

[@user-jn7wf3wp7k]

How much exactly is a 2x4 in cm? Doing this from brazil 🇧🇷

[@matt_matt_matt6775]

What was the total cost?

[@garethsnaim8174]

Soylent Green

[@bobsanders5488]

Total cost of materials?

[@JohnDoe-hy2ky]

Why did you spray paint your drill all yellow

[@jschrademusic9511]

Do a drop test on it

[@picklethepepper]

For the price of wood these days, may as well just buy a combo rack hahahaha Nice video though!

[@karmudeen]

can you build a leg press machine ?

[@CoachDarren]

Yes Mike we need that leg press video.

[@Waterwave37]

great build. that squat form gives me anixety tho

[@maranathashalom9402]

Dude you say you're not a gym bro, but you benched and squatted 60+ kg repetitively. Respect. You should have great results in half a year of training with 2 rest days in between each workout.

[@Lambo_567]

That was 80kg

[@sahiljiwani2893]

can u use 4x4 instead of glueing 2 2x4s

[@stormsa-coming4315]

Yeah, you'll pay 50-60 more dollars though.

[@Matthew.Gonzales]

Is this cheaper to build than just buying one? Wondering especially after the prices of lumber has significantly has gone up this past year.

[@rolfbjorn9937]

I'm counting very roughly 20 2X4, 24 Bolts and nuts+washer, half a sheet of plywood, insignificant amount of wood glue (should be substituted for some PL Premium 8x polyurethane adhesive since it's rated for structural applications with impact/live load and creep resistance), and some miscellaneous other things, so basically around 270$, and that's july 2022 Canadian dollars. Look online to find a cheap squat rack with bench safety accessories to compare. I find prices below 200$, but I'd rather trust laminated 2x4 for strength, rather than thin gauge steel tubes.