How I DIY a CABLE MACHINE | lat pulldown & low row position | within $35

I DIY a cable machine within $35! This cable pulley system has 2 general modes, overhead and low row cable positions. You can perform numerous exercise with this system such as lat pulldown, low row, wood chop, glute kickback, chest fly, and so many more!
I'll show you how to build it from scratch in this video. All you need is some heavyweights and a pull-bar or a power cage, and you can get the rest of the parts from Home Depot within $35.
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Reference Video
How To: DIY Cable Pulley Home Gym System for $25
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Part list
#2/0 x 1 ft. Zinc Plated Steel Twisted Link Chain | 4 feet total (3' + 0.5' +0.5')
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2-1/2 in. Zinc-Plated Swivel Utility Pulley | 2 units
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1/8 in. x 30 ft. Vinyl Coated Steel Wire Rope Kit | 1 unit
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3/32 in. x 1/8 in. Zinc-Plated Clamp Set (4Pack) | 2 units
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Carabiners | as many as you need
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[@garda03]

Good idea

[@spartan_md8295]

You can use your adjustable kettlebell for the weights!

[@bd764]

Very original and excellent ideas you have there.

[@TEL1415]

Good job girl.

[@ognunohailsuodestino6976]

Sei bravissima

[@jaleesa00]

Girl, Genius. 💪

[@trunghau7952]

1:34 you draw so good

[@memolibir]

Thx for the video Maybe just buy a loading pin for the weight

[@jorge31415927]

Fantastic

[@rxndyra]

Terlihat mudah! Terimakasih, aku akan mencoba membuat itu di kamar kecil ku!🧡🧡🧡

[@Ease54]

I'd suggest a couple cheap dumbbell collars to prevent the cable sliding on your pull down bar.

[@shahjehan]

You should become DIY gym guru!

[@wah33dshah]

Awesome 👏, love and respect from Pakistan 🇵🇰 😻😻

[@balramos6276]

Wow ingenious and funny (i like the karate chop on the chain)

[@garvitsharma8448]

Thank you so much miss this video is helping me a lot ...... Enjoyiii yo life 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ferryuntunggg]

Nice video

[@nesthi]

💪 Smart!

[@koningklootzak7788]

Very impressive if a girl built it all by herself👍

[@kaspersmilez]

Would definitely use a loading pin instead of just chaining the weights. The distribution looks wonky

[@andrewstubblefield4605]

Wow you’re cool 👍🏼

[@noelv1976]

Waaayyy better than drilling holes through the ceiling.. thank you!

[@pradeepmeena4992]

Now 1k done

[@JamesSmith-ix5jd]

Nice setup, I took some inspiration from your video. The clamps needs to be 5cm apart from each other, and the coating needs to be stripped in that spot, not like it would matter for small weights, just saying.

[@chefgoyar_d]

WOW barbell for low pulley system is GENIUS!! Been searching weeks for a solution! Thanks SO MUCH!!! 🙏🏽

[@febielynremolin8778]

Please send me the details of the name of different materials used..thanks

[@farhanalighorighori9598]

Thank u veeeeeeeery much for making this video. Because after watching your video i also made my crossover cable in very low price of money. Thanks a lot again ❤

[@HeritageCast]

The Pull Up Bar is Genius never would have thought of this....

[@Johanna-cx3zp]

Auto SUBSCRIBE 😍😍😍😍😍

[@Harry_16710]

I didn't think about using the TRX strap - that's brilliant!👏👏

[@misioyoggi]

super cool video! the chopped chain is priceless!

[@GeorgeWitham-qb6ye]

Which gym equipment is best for belly fat?

[@zhilahaghbin4766]

you are so smart and motivated, bravo, so inspiring

[@Twan.neuwin]

love it , one year on , still best DIY system on youtube

[@whiskych1030]

this is the best video I came across on DIY setting up pulley system for cable machine

[@memolibir]

3:28

[@lliaolsen728]

You're very good at technical drawing. I will follow your lead and build one myself as well. Thanks

[@RamenKing2023]

Thanks for posting this video! I am putting together a home gym. I needed to know how to put together a pulley system.

[@boraaybey8686]

Thank you!

[@CC-tq3kw]

绕了一大圈，发现了一位和我一模一样经历的人

[@sengsoubankml2481]

Very good video

[@chingilo6840]

Where to get the band with the handles 4:18 for the chest flies?

[@jacksampson7711]

I built the pull down system but could not figure out the low row. Now I will follow your steps.

[@brucesummers7448]

I like the use of a second cable that attaches to the cable for lat pulls to use a second pulley mounted low. This approach would also work well with a rack.

[@nugienugraha2326]

I didnt know it can use for chest fly, i thought it need two pulley

[@MrJhwan]

Thank you for being more in depth on this guide than any of the other similar guides I’ve seen.

[@user-zl9st2pk2n]

Gut gemacht Karen Chang ! Tolles Video! Viele Grüße aus Deutschland 👍💪

[@whiskych1030]

I love the DIY videos you make, it is so thorough, please make more

[@henryfernandez2533]

Love how detailed and well put together your video is, I transitioned to home gym years ago and use a pulley system off my pull up bar, True game changer. I use The Isolator Cuff Edition to do my tricep push downs hooked to my wrists so avoid gripping tightly and I can engaged my triceps better, Also brings adjustable straps that are fully adjustable to mimic a Tricep Rope with two small carabiners to hook onto my wrists. Amazing the results Ive gotten on that alone. My gym in my living room feels like I built my own paradise and I dont miss the gym at all :)

[@DATFITNESS]

How did you do the chest flys please? I can’t see the top.

[@forsakenmagic]

This is the best diy home cable video, thank you!!!

[@harlanwilliams8659]

Smart and fit and hot...you've got it going on! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@neerajpanchal1723]

Great job 👌👍!! Very smart

[@relaxncoffee3142]

The best video that i have see for cable machines.

[@Yannis2022]

Realized I'm over-engineering the gym I'm welding together; this was great! :)

[@bullet8598]

That low pulley is really smart why i haven't thought of that, i have the same set up but i don't have space for my barbell so im gonna use a no drill pull up bar. Thanks for the idea this is gonna add more options for my back and biceps

[@rixcast1235]

She not only created a great information, but this girl is beautiful ❤

[@maximemenard5266]

I was mentally preparing to build a complete cable machine system, then I watched this video! Thank you for the ideas!

[@Chrontard]

this is super cool. great price/performance ratio. good job lady!

[@EmperorSeneca]

this popped up on my home page. Super useful. Thanks for the resource!

[@chancelake7770]

Excellent video I’m think about making one

[@AexoeroV]

Hey girl, nice setups! The cable is 1/8 inch thick with the plastic coating or just the inner metal wire?

[@Ghritke]

Is the pull-up bar attached to the wall? Seems like it has to be or else it would just fall down

[@drturkey100]

Swing of weight plate is a big problem

[@peterjung2946]

thank you

[@Bob1Mack]

Thank you. This is very helpful.

[@Hugh_Ganus]

Coop from garage gym also got me thinking down this line. Great idea to use the barbell/dumbbell for the low row.

[@KCKCKC1314]

Thanks! I love his channel!

[@bobbullethalf]

This is a great option because hi/lo pulley machines are large and expensive.

[@martinlaw449]

Great job looking good

[@ShawnJHB]

Nice, like that cable cross over idea

[@hussainsvt9853]

Perfect setup. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing your idea with us.

[@KCKCKC1314]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wildeoscar5242]

@@KCKCKC1314 I wanna workout with you🤪🤪😜

[@TwilightOperative]

Amazing, thanks for the inspiration.

[@Ttngu106]

Best video ive seen so far

[@KristoferLindVasquez]

Wow. This video is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you so much for this!

[@bask134]

I’m lazy and just bought the two pulley system on Amazon. It works amazing.

[@arnob5386]

Great video and great system

[@lemontree515]

I made my own thanks to u. Keep up the good work and live a good life

[@gg-cr1te]

Great quality of the video - you've put a lot of effort

[@jeffreyluchow3768]

Great video ,. watching from sri lanka .

[@SoumenRoy922]

Very helpful for me. Thanks a lot

[@YourDreamsBoy]

You are looking so beautiful waooo❤️

[@abcxyz00100]

Just use paracord instead metal line or chain. Your set up is for 1000 lbs which you don't need. Paracord is much more effective, flexible and cheaper.

[@SirEmoSushi]

Nice job, but for future reference your wire cable clamps are on backwards. The loops go on the "dead end" and the nuts (the saddle) goes on the live side.

[@scotto2863]

Beauty and Brains! Great video. Loved the drawing 🔥

[@thaiga]

This is what I've been looking for

[@adri.sza.fitness8007]

Very awesome video on how to DIY cable pulley!! :)

[@Gymikera]

Thank you so much for this you're awesome 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 low row cable system is what I need in my home gym this is really helpful

[@61biglou]

Good Job and good form I also started a pulley system bolted from my living room door frame 👍🏻

[@FCS7]

Amazing drawing skills.

[@pete-mz9vr]

Great video!

[@DrMathOfficial]

GREAT job Karen!! Beauty and Brains, a verrrrry special combination! lol. 😀

[@trerideaux9418]

What is the cord that you use for flys?

[@KCKCKC1314]

It's a shoulder mobility pulley, I found it on Amazon. Here's the link www.amazon.com/Lifeline-Multi-Use-Shoulder-Pulley-Bracket/dp/B00N1Y1II0/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1984Y37ZSFAEP&keywords=shoulder+mobility+pulley&qid=1640410587&sprefix=shoulder+mobility+pull%2Caps%2C363&sr=8-5

[@JAC3DG33K]

I've been looking for months for a solution to do low pulley movements with a similar setup on my power rack with 2 pulleys on top. Never thought about using a barbell with plates to anchor the low pulley. I have been searching on Amazon for months trying to find a low pulley connector, only to find that Rogue has a connector for their racks that's an insane $200 that does the same thing as your bar in the video. Thank You and subscribed

[@terrytime1692]

Really great video. Very clear and informative. I love these home gym DIY projects!

[@Laterkids]

That was a hell of a chop

[@abdullahyusif7065]

How did you get the pull up bar to take the weight of the pulley system and weights please?

[@KCKCKC1314]

The bar is supposed to take up to 400 lbs if I remember it correctly, and I don't think I will ever pull that much weight on it. It works well so far.

[@dksantos14]

How can I work out cheap?

[@DBiggerz]

Thanks this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@beautyofgrace3915]

You did great! I have one similar to this, I just bought me a loading pin, my husband put mine together, I've had mine since last year and it is still smooth and working great😀

[@zaineridling]

I love it!

[@dessman9840]

Nice DIY projects, you always remained me to super girl 😊, thanks for you vedio, you inspired me to do my DIY gym pulley system 😊