DIY Pull Up / Chin Up Bar | How to make a chin-up bar without a doorway

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[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks for the feedback! i want to hear more ideas for different attachments i should make. I think that a bracket that can hold a speed bag or heavy bag would be cool. I pulley system for lat pull type exercises is doable. tell me your suggestions below!

[@slizzardman]

For pulley systems, steel garage pulleys from Home Depot are only a few dollars and substantially outperform anything else you'll buy. I've used them for well over 200 lbs as part of a counterweight system and they work great, so 4 pulleys (two sets of 2 pulleys in parallel) could easily and safely 5-600 lbs. The line I used was a 900 lb test 1/8" braided line, synthetic fiber, purchased at REI for about 10 bucks. Worked better than what I used at the gym, seriously. If you do a speed bag platform, make sure you plan for a way to put 40-50 lbs on top of the platform you make. I'd suggest sand bags, they are cheap and they won't vibrate off or make noise, and the extra weight stabilizes the platform and provides enough mass to allow the bag to rebound with maximum speed, which is really important for speed bag work. I'd keep that simple, with a 24" square base. Two layers of 3/4" plywood is plenty for that, without being too heavy to lift conveniently. The sand can add the rest of the weight as two 25 lbs bags or four 10-15 lb bags. One 50ish lb bag would sit on top of the bolts for the swivel, and end up tearing. I've made these lol :)

[@tasoine]

HomeMadeModern bu hey this is amazing. Good job very creative.

[@avg_fit_dad]

You could also add resistance bands to an added workout. (outward press and angled curls, etc.)

[@movere358]

You should implement a squatting rack by allowing weights to be added to each side of the current bar --- I think there is a hook shape in the back that allows the different adjustment levels to stay put, and if you could somehow make it so the bar would glide over that with another attachment it would create a nice squatting rack. One step closer to a full body workout!

[@ukaszkulik2871]

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[@triky5384]

yeap, another diy I know I wouldn't be able to do

[@djangoray2665]

I know I can't.

[@aladeenmadafaka6286]

yeah, because its so complicated

[@Shhhao]

So realistic

[@VGastelu]

There is step by step, key is patience and paying attention to video... Repeat.. Think then re-start the video.. Make sure you get all the tools needed.

[@mgd9151]

I like the idea. Regardless of cost and effort, I think it is worth it to exercise your mind as well as your body. You sir are fit in both areas! Good work.

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks for the feedback and suggestions. you are 100% right when you say there are cheaper alternatives to a chin up/pull up bar. which is why the success of this design will hing upon my ability to develop different attachments for multiple exercises. stay tuned :)

[@Cinqmil]

Very cool! Will copy. Thanks;)

[@HomeMadeModern]

here is a link to the step by step instructions: www.ryobitools.com/nation/projects/diy-pull-up-bar

[@browneaction]

How far out from the wall does the triangle sit? Cant see that in your instructions, yet the first one was not big enough. So I dont want to make the same mistake

[@andrewtroon5814]

Coming from someone about to go into Product Design at university. This is incredibly creative and just gorgeously produced. Well done my friend, one sub for you

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you so much for watching and for hitting "subscribe"!

[@steffbell4811]

Honestly, I wasn't sure about this videos just based on the title alone. I put off watching it for a couple of days. However, I'm now glad I did watch. Super cool system and one of the smartest ideas I've seen on KZbin in a while. Great work!

[@infectedmentality]

Incredible. As a bodyweight/calisthenics strength practitioner myself it's exciting to see someone beginning on a 'home workout' journey, as well as producing DIY calisthenics equipment.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Incredible! Thank you very much for sharing brother.

[@ibrahimrazzaq38]

from just this one video I have learned so much how to turn my rec room into workout room without buying any equipment thank you

[@Druseff]

make a Treadmill lol

[@SpArTaNmAnR]

Bedazled haha, I wouldn't doubt if he's able to 😂😂

[@HoldFastFilms]

haha maybe ask Matthias Wandel to make one

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! he is amazing! love his work!

[@MsSomeonenew]

Kitchen floor -> soapy water, viola, you can run your ass off.

[@knowledgepower7484]

MsSomeonenew run yo ass straight to the E.R. 😆

[@benmenke]

I love how you are able to work on the floor with just the tools and scrap material.

[@forestlampcraft472]

Cool and original stuff.If you put the rollers then it will be possible to suspend gravity.)))

[@yan_donyan]

Really smart to use the spacer rather than drilling holes through the support beam. Thanks for the idea.

[@nohkra]

This is an awesome diy way to build a pullup / dip bar, way to go! I also have dry walls at home, but would actually prefer to put my pullup bar to the ceiling... Since that is also a dry wall I guess the diy construction might need a little more strength to it though.

[@matt8863]

Nice advertisement for Ryobi. I'm heading out today to get that nifty little cordless orbit sander. Thanks man.

[@MrAmrmnabil]

Very inspiring this could be used as a bar holder for bench pressing and squats.

[@stupidasso77]

Great idea! Check in to DOM tubing. It is not seamed like black iron pipe is. DOM is used to be race car chassis and roll cages.

[@JeffM375]

thats awesome,but it needs some concrete.

[@craigross341]

If you'd went for the corner of the room - immediately to your left - you'd have found that a bar between the walls would have given you everything you need, assuming that there was something solid on either side. Personally a took a piece of metal pipe, opened the loft hatch, used the pipe to bridge across the corner and, he presto: done. If you do that use a piece of pipe with an "L" on one end. Place the pipe so that the natural "away from you" rotational force that your hands put on the bar is checked by the "L". You can do a lot more pull ups if you aren't hanging from your fingers on a bar that has rotated as soon as you put your weight on it.

[@japetsureinikka3778]

That is great ...and with resistance bands with that ...complete home workout...good one ,Thanks

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes!

[@slizzardman]

I think that you'd be better off using a 4x6 instead of a 2x6 as your wall anchor, and 7 inch lag screws countersunk to just barely be flush with the wood surface. I"d also personally put three 36-38" 2x6 cross-pieces, sunken across three wall studs with 5 inch lag screws (3/8 screws, tap holes with a 5/16 bit), with my vertical 4x6 centered on the middle stud. If you want minimal visual impact, I think you need to remove a chunk of drywall that exposes the wall space between two studs and either fill it with a homemade wooden beam (overkill but that's me) or 1-2 4x6s that you affix to the framing with 1/8 inch thick steel straps, two at each corner so 8 total for the one 4x6 option, and sink them with 1.5-2" lag bolts of 1/4 to 3/8 inch thickness. I'm a big guy, and I've made stuff like this before, and it is rock solid even with huge external weights added. It's always a good idea for people to consult a structural engineer to assess their wall if they don't know how sound it is, but this kind of design on a regular wood frame house should easily support a 225 lb guy like me with 100-150 lbs of extra weight, which I used to use. I like the modular design you made, the pipe with caps is smart. You could make this quite adjustable without losing integrity with the 4x6 upright.

[@myxlplik1978]

I like how it's adjustable. Think the 2"x6" is even necessary? A single 2"x4" would work, assuming you could securely fasten it to the wall. Then, instead of using the 1/2" iron pipes as pins through the support, use something like a 3/8" rod (maybe threaded for easy end pieces). Two of those would still be plenty strong to hold the sled in place, and then you could use smaller holes through the 2"x4" support - a lot easier to drill. If that support is securely fastened to the wall, it would be strong enough.

[@xSLWRTHNUx]

Hey, great video! I just noticed that when you're at the top of your pull-up, the top of the board seems to flex off the wall a little. You can see this in the 3 picture animation (thing) you used at the beginning and end of the video. I think adding that cross-board to other studs would be a good idea. Don't want you to fall and get hurt.

[@live4knot665]

Probably one of the best in home build for working out ive ever seen, job well fone my friend

[@LivefreeanddiyTv]

This is really cool, great design with lots of different uses! Nice work! 👊🏼🤓

[@TheSPIFA]

You can use elastic bands at different locations. That will give you both pull and push exercises.

[@neogx148]

nice job I was trying to figure out how to make a wall pullup this past week and this is perfect

[@briantrend1263]

plywood is beautiful reminds me of my mecano sets when I was a kid. plumbing looks ugly in close proximity so try cutting a galve pipe 7 inches from the ends half way through and bend the grip handle angles down then weld the cuts and its neat strong and tidy . nice idea thankyou

[@landminehopscotch3617]

Cool, original and innovative! Good job...

[@T70781]

I like that design. Have you considered submitting it to some companies to see if they are interested in licensing the idea. With a little bit of engineering that system could be made to fold up completely and tuck under the bed with no board on the wall.

[@flimbonimbo7259]

They make systems standalone systems like that already. This only works because it is screwed to the wall/stud behind the way. If it weren't screwed into the wall it would just topple over.

[@bmwi35]

This is awesome! You are truly skilled. I look forward to seeing more projects from you. Thanks!!

[@tscomponents33]

This should be called "The Plywood Channel".

[@FrancisOpoku]

this is absolutely innovative and very creative. really love watching your videos

[@SandraOriana]

That's a great idea, I wish my apartment would allow improvements like this

[@simonj48]

The secret is in not telling them :)

[@GeneJordan]

"Oh that thing? That was already there when I moved in. I don't have any idea what it could have been used for. Do you?"

[@HANENG18]

This is such a great platform, all sorts of equipment can be made to attach onto it. Only problem for me is storing the parts your attaching to the main pillar. Possibly you could make them into some sort of side table for example.

[@HoldFastFilms]

This turned out great man!

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you

[@syoung68]

Add a simple eye hook for a TRX style trainer. They can connect with a simple carabiner

[@lokalnyork]

Nice idea (door frame bars are BS unless You have REALLY wide door) but You can buy something similar (made from metal, with wall mounts) for reasonable money. I also wouldn't trust wooden dowel at all, just use 3/4' or 1' pipe. That being said, this "rail" thing is really clever idea, I like it.

[@phil.pinsky]

This is really fantastic and a great addition to the loft!

[@Gantzz321]

so ideally you only need to make 1 set triangle sliders, an with it you could get both the pull up and the dip bars both attached at the same time.

[@ValiousTV]

Nice project, clean looking. Was looking for ideas for a homemade pull up/chin up bar.

[@achyutakrishna]

Great video..love to make one. I am just just thinking.. the central triangle unit, if you can make those more and ship it intertested people, that would make us to use this tool frequently. Great thought..keep doing new interesting things..

[@rafaelbezerra9178]

great work! Any date for the full instructions? 😃

[@abhinavsixfaces]

I see many people arguing about the cost. His solution also includes the fun of building it and the pride that comes along with that. Its also visually very interesting. Im just worried about the stability. It looks to be okay with a static load, but is it safe when used dynamically? have you done any tests?

[@ksp1278]

ok. I understand the comments saying that this was a waste of time as you can buy a chin up bar for very little money. However this is a great idea because you can make different add-ons for it that can be stored away easily.

[@michor10]

Damn, I'm amazed by how nicely you made those cuts with the circular saw. I suck at that. Darn thing is either always slanted or I end up cutting a curve :(

[@patrikkarlsson9523]

i just have two i bolts in the ceiling and a couple of rings. works great and isn't invasive at all.

[@antstott7017]

Fantastic idea, some inspiration to get some more fitness into my day for 2017. Makes you realise how little you need to do so many exercises

[@YumFalafal]

Was gonna just stay get an iron-gym, but this is actually much better. Awesome build.

[@workshop_edits]

this...is really awesome - thought it was a great idea to show the different ways you were discovering you could use it at the end as well. Cheers

[@aaahbeeeh3374]

very nice, i like very much when people show innovations and progress existing designs. its what the world needs a lot. but to be honest in this case: with all that time, wood, metal, machines, etc needed, it would be surely smarter to simply buy a cheap metal pull up bar construction on ebay. mine costed new 35euros and holds high weights.

[@browneaction]

I think you've missed the point entirely

[@thorgyn666]

Nice video and construction. i bild a dip bar by using a broken yard trampolin my kids used to have. works for both dips and rows.

[@VivekMishra-bl5nn]

Great video dude! I was impressed of your consideration to speed up the video and save watcher time. Cool multi-purpose installation too. regards :)

[@romekspiewak1506]

your idea is great and wonderful ! maybe this is not the simplest way to make it but i'm so inspired you create basis to stright adapt

[@bradlyfinnegan4950]

i was skeptical when i first started this but that was actually badass af

[@HomeMadeModern]

haha thanks for sticking around and watching the whole way through!

[@prakashkasaju]

I was a software engineer before I watched this video, now I am a smart ass carpenter!

[@goose003]

shiiiiit if that's the case by the time I finish this comment you'd already built your own gym in your loft of outside somewhere nicely organized. NIIIce keep up the awesome videos.

[@1stAjay]

awesome. was thinking of a way to do dips and pulls up without having to buy some rig. Im gonna give this a go

[@JapanJerry]

Nothing short of superb... Very well done.

[@aceizaki1587]

I really salute your creativity and effort dude

[@Zedster88]

So have you made any more attachments yet? Can you put up some plans or show your dip set up? I am trying to figure out a way to make inverted row set up. BTW I did make this yesterday. Thanks for the idea.

[@mattnobrega6621]

that looks wicked gnarly. That's a pretty rad setup idea dude.

[@sweetchkz]

Wow..too difficult for me and I can't understand that people have those insights as you do. Respect.

[@epplebradley9395]

what happened at 1:30, looks like that burst through at the bottom i dont think you drilled straight down?

[@iamuglypeople]

Epple Bradley it did indeed but that side of it is screwed hard against the wall so it really doesn't matter.

[@epplebradley9395]

That maybe true, I think i might have redone it or used thicker wood anyway just in-case. Its a interesting design but i think it could use some refinement. I'm going to try make one but i have a long thin (1.7m wide) hallway so I'm just going to stick a metal pipe across it and fix it with 2 brackets to either wall. Wrap a tennis racket grip over the pipe for grip. Boom!

[@iamuglypeople]

Epple Bradley also keep in mind that he drilled through the 2x4 which he then screwed a 2x6 over the top and in to the wall stud so it's plenty strong. :)

[@GeneJordan]

When you remove that much material from the 2x4 in multiple locations, it's going to decrease the structure of the board whether it is screwed hard against the wall or not. This may not be a concern of yours, but it should be for anyone else who attempts to build something similar.

[@iamuglypeople]

Gene Jordan I don't disagree with you about that, it's common sense although he screwed that 2x4 in to a wall stud which would increase the strength of it on its own...then he screwed a solid 2x6 straight through the 2x4 and in to the wall stud to secure it even more. So I completely understand your point and if he hadn't secured it with the 2x6 on top then perhaps there would be an issue, but he did so as far as I can see, it's fine. I'd be more concerned about the screws tearing out of the wall than the actual strength of the structure.

[@MrAlqthamy]

Can you right more details about the project perhaps like angles and the back side of the project

[@allluckyseven]

0:08 - Shouldn't you be measuring at the corner rather than at the middle of that wall? Or at the least using a plumb to assure that you had your tape measure vertical?

[@arrowstheorem1881]

With such good contents in your channel and viewership, you can afford to work from home in 2017👍

[@woodscrew5612]

A very successful project. Looks great and inexpensive!

[@briantran3791]

This is awesome! Now every room can be a fitness room. What a great business idea by the way.

[@britishogo]

Cool!! Love your tool selection! I'll be building a calisthenics gym in my garage this summer! Can you wait. Thanks for inspiration

[@antoromoro]

asombrosa y alucinante idea, pero sabes cuanto resiste y en que tipo de pared puede ir anclado... espero las respuestas y Muchas gracias.

[@MrStrider09er]

Hey I just found this great stuff mate. But can you give me a bit of advise I live in Namibia that is in Africa our house is made from bricks and so I would like to know can I just drill straight through or do I need to add extra supports?

[@johnduong5448]

this is amazing but we all know a doorway would've made it a whole lot better than cutting loads of plywood. Great Job

[@JosePCosta-xb8os]

Im here. The new member of your page. I can talk english but I saw this video and I feel like a Master in this business. If I had the instruments or someone to lend me...

[@victorjsalerno]

that is amazing, simple, sturdy and looks incredible.

[@RealnameKevin]

Wayyyyy too much work . You could just buy a pull-up bar and screw it in anywhere

[@rigobertoguzmanvalderrama3557]

indeed, besides there are so many tools i dont have on this video that im afraid to ask the cost of it.

[@T0PGUNGE0]

Yeap, but I think it is kind of hobby for him and he very much enjoys the process itself.

[@eldsprutandedrake]

You can buy whatever, that´s not the point, building stuff is fun and you can make it exactly as you want it. It's not purely a work/cost/time equation to many people, me included. Also, you cannot screw in a pull-up bar wherever you want, home-made or not your are still bound by the construction of your walls, studs and such. I haven't really seen any good commercial ones, not that I've looked that much, but I've just seen the ones you put in door jambs, and while those work they aren't that versatile. But whatever, each to his own, if building stuff isn't for you then don't do it. I myself prefer to just go to the gym ^^

[@MsSomeonenew]

Even easier, buy a whole gym and have people pay to do the pull-ups for you.

[@AlkalineGamingHD]

Yea but welcome to the idea behind many DIY projects. Also it doubles as a dip bar too!

[@ShortyandCallie]

Ingenious! You sure do work fast! Lol!

[@marekbelaspkafr5856]

awesome idea

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks!

[@marekbelaspkafr5856]

HomeMadeModern When you made this fitness things, you can try make wooden log on log lift? :)

[@PrimalEdge]

love that idea! subbed, can't wait to see what else you got coming up, and what you have on your playlists! Healthy New Year!

[@seekrytayznman1]

Can you please show how to make a salmon ladder? it's the type of pull up that you can have the bar transfer to different levels vertically.

[@xXOphidianXx]

Man you are so smart and creativ, i like this video. Thanks for that. Greetings from Germany.

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks so much for watching!

[@produtor2014]

Ótima sugestão, vou fazer obrigado!

[@ChopNHack]

Well done Ben! The only thing I would have done differently was the 2x4 that attaches to the building stud - I'd use a full piece. Also check out Athlean Xero for some great workouts without equipment.

[@MASON13ification]

Very cleveer and it doesn't look too expensive to make,Thanks,

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you!

[@probopramono7955]

try to make anchor points for suspension training or maybe even for floating yoga stuffs...

[@itamar9764]

can you maybe do a video about how to build a punching bag wall bracket?

[@robhimself79]

you could benefit from a track saw bro! only because I can't afford one and I like watching people use them

[@kcwing6536]

omg you just combined two things I keep watching but never do

[@spapi3880]

Nice idea but I bought one that hangs on a door frame for $20.

[@HomeMadeModern]

i used to have one of those and it was great but i like doing hanging knee raises and other hanging ab exercises and those are too low. also i live in a loft so not a lot of doors :)

[@DxBlack]

Not to mention doors that may be close to other doors, shit plastered walls, and other stipulations that mean putting holes in the wall = no deposit back.

[@sergioj.c.5632]

I have one but isn't really stable and damage the frame of the door and the wall to. I continue using it because is what I have and just costed me used 9 $. But this project is simple, versatile and so good.

[@barratrazioni3606]

This is amazing, very well done!

[@1canadarules1]

this is an absolutely amazing idea

[@joscis5870]

No concrete? I'm dissapointed. Jokes apart. It's awesome.

[@rickdeckard9810]

Wonder if a metal french cleat system would work there to adjust at different heights.

[@Lordacin]

Well Made. I like it, I am looking for something to have in the house while we have 2 feet of snow and single digit temps.

[@monkeyhammer137]

Lucky for me i have all the materials ! Let's build this thing !

[@sisca.d]

What a brilliant idea you have there!

[@adammcmillen977]

The old cinder block bench press!

[@browneaction]

just a plyometric box

[@ShadowMosses]

when u do dips, face the other way so you can do leg raises. doing sit up on the floor suks. great vid!! i really need to save money to do this.