How to Build a Simple Backyard Bodyweight Gym

My website: woodspirit.net/
Link to tools I use: woodspirit.net... By using pressure treated lumber and 1" diameter black pipe you can build a simple backyard bodyweight gym. This cost me about $160 dollars to build.
Music: "Cold Funk" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@coolmusic1579]

You should do a video of you working out on the equipment you built, how it's holding up, or any changes to it.

[@jaepak756]

@Mark Hanson , yes, pls do. i don't know what those lower handles are for. and why are the dip bars on an angle (getting further apart)? is there a specific exercise or reason? thx.

[@xPostpunk]

Jae Pak In calisthenics parks, those lower handles are for incline pushups and exercises. The dip bars are angled because each width impacts difference muscles.

[@briand5047]

@@xPostpunk Closer together bars and keep body more upright focuses on triceps. Wider hands and leaning forward puts more stress on chest. I think the design is done to increase the strength of the equipment. Great idea.

[@E.A.B.]

As someone who "Would Rather Make Everything Myself," it's awesome to see people sharing their DIY projects like this! And at the same time, it sickens me to see so many other people complaining about "I don't have power tools," or, "Materials are too expensive," or, "My balls never dropped..." People, just shut the hell up and be grateful that someone is gracious enough to share their ideas. A TRUE diy person will figure it out on their own. If you're too lazy (or stupid) to do so, then go to Big 5 and spend the damn money for some made in china bullshit that's gonna break down with moderate usage. Don't take a man's proud knowledge and courtesy, and shit all over it because you "don't have what it takes," cuz that's really what it boils down to. And by that same line of logic, if you don't have what it takes to be creative enough to figure this out, then you most likely don't have what it takes to be a creative bodyweight athlete anyway, so move along trolls. This DIY video is great, the channel is great, kudos and keep up the awesome work! Thank you for the wonderful content!

[@dysfunctional83]

Didn't need to read your whole post to throw a like at it. I did read it all after the like was given... And continued to agree matey. :)

[@ToddAndrewCole]

That's awesome! Thanks for the video. I was hoping for a little demonstration. Take care.

[@BioTechEntertainment]

Who’s here because of coronavirus?

[@damu216]

BioTeck LMAO that’s EXACTLY why I’m here!!! 🤣🤣

[@dezaster0412]

Training for the ACFT and leg tucks is something I struggle with, need something now because I ship off in about a month. No gyms are willing killing me

[@66gassy66]

And me, just finished my home gym in garge , but allways nice to see others. GOOD JOB.

[@rogeliobarraza1772]

Did a similar set up a month ago. Did it in just half a day. So glad I learned a trade lol

[@chonrodriguez7572]

ya Dam right

[@jeremiahshine]

For a longer lived set up drill mortices through the posts and thread the pipe end. Screw a fitting on each end to keep it tight.

[@wampifty]

Lucky that i have welding machine only problem is my place lot of people pissed me of and use my homemade invention nice work dude

[@ranjdall]

This is awesome !! I also prefer to make my own stuff, thanks for the inspiration

[@stevenwoltering7000]

What a great design. You mentioned in the other video to extend the bottom a bit for better stabilization. Any other improvements you'd make in hindsight? Is this structure still standing 6 years later?

[@brianhackit7900]

tips: pre drill your screw holes half the size of your screw, if your not going to pre drill then use a hammer drill to drive the screws in, better still is to use through bolts and locktight as well as using braces to secure into the ground because that will last longer and is something you can maintain longer. Use what you have of course, buuuut if you can through bolt the posts and secure it well.

[@ericlema1950]

great job, I to build my equipment and believe me nothing compares to using something you visualized then create. I think you did a fantastic job , double thumbs up

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+Eric Lema thanks.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+Eric Lema thanks. There is something special about creating something from an idea you had.

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+Eric Lema thanks. There is something special about creating something from an idea you had.

[@Charlescbr954]

@ 2:50 yeah you work that pole... 😂😂 thank you!

[@plus_one]

Fantastic build! Tip: Save your drill and use an impact driver for the screwing. Thanks again for the great instruction.

[@fazapops]

Thanks for the in depth tutorial.

[@preppingforlife264]

Careful with that pipe I had a chin up bar tear on me doing regular pull ups! Some of the threads are a little week

[@Exist_Outdoors_]

That's awesome man, thanks for sharing.

[@TEAMEXTREMEORTIZ]

8:00 Mr. Suave LLL😁😂😅LLL Great project!!!!!!!!!

[@timtrainage]

Great build, BUT why not use white paint? I notice this on lots of home builds and you may reconsider your color choice come summer time.

[@jahreigns888]

It's beautiful.

[@mahmudisazade7091]

Really good work👍 and I try made it in my home.

[@tompurchase7466]

it's not really practical. show me a video of you dipping that wide

[@memolibir]

What about Straight bar dips ?

[@kbanghart]

Yeah I agree, you could build something a lot simpler with just some steel pipe to resemble any power tower thing you could normally buy.

[@giggityeffyou]

Fuck you

[@Lazyguy2112]

Was Galvanized pipe more expensive than black? With Galvanized pipe, you wouldn't have to worry about the rust. Still a cool project.

[@zedspoint4614]

you need a better camera that can auto focus. Amazing job there! Really good, at first i thought this was one of those "simple" designs where you buy expensive equipment, good thing i was wrong. this is really helpful as i might make my own thanks :D but what's the bars below for?

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Yes, I bought a better one since shooting this. The bars below are for pushups. My wrists tend to hurt if I do regular ones on the floor. Thanks for the comment.

[@FLIGHT1234321]

great build

[@Rasheedamcclintock77]

nice,but wish you used that spray paint on the wood!

[@matt94372]

That's a great unique outdoor gym you have made. I am about to make my own but I wanted to know if you had any problems with the pressure treated wood warping? Also has the paint held off the rust well? Thank you so much for posting this!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

One of the two taller uprights did warp some but it is still useable as is. I have had some paint come off with use. I'll probably have to reapply some every two or three years or so. Thanks for watching.

[@w1o2l3f4i5e]

In the uk you can buy galvanised pipe I.e. Zinc coated which will remove the need to paint it regularly.

[@divereviews6752]

That's an awesome idea and example of craftsmanship. Can you post up a materials list and measurements (legnths and degree cuts)? Also how deep did you notch the posts together?

[@timpethtel5217]

Did you ever get these?

[@bryanmartin9420]

Nice job, cool!

[@19stoney64]

Pretty neat! Merry Christmas!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+19stoney64 Thanks! It would have been easier to build if it weren't so cold. :) Merry Christmas.

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Excellent!

[@kansasbandito]

You should list the material in the description

[@fredd4741]

nice. u should swap the screws out for nails tho. more sheer force

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+Fred D thanks. Hadn't thought of that.

[@georgehock4169]

Screws>nails... Bolts>Screws. Drill holes and bolt it together through the 4x with some nice fat bolts with oversized washers.Or use decking braces. You will get a lot more life out of it. No criticism intended though, I took some great ideas from this! I'll definitely use that inspiration to build my own

[@justinriley8651]

Fred D those big ass screws will hold fine. he has four of em nails pull out.and if you use ring sharks you can't remove em without tearing up the wood. if your worried about sheer force use grade 8 bolts. nails blow

[@smartiegamer]

Great job!

[@jepeuxlefaire3374]

*Very cool man! I make diy too, and let me tell you it's very good!*

[@maxcarter3413]

Nice job. it would have been helpful if you demonstrated it in use at the beginning of the video.

[@khoil5817]

Well done! Just curious, do you need to secure it to the floor?

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+Khoi Ly it makes it more stable. Its not 100 percent necessary but it does help prevent it from tipping

[@khoil5817]

Thanks. I try to avoid drilling into my existing concrete floor.

[@yupyupj522]

Nice

[@AJ_Creative]

lol so many "why didnt you...." comments... why dont, Y'ALL! lol smh.... bro you coulda shoulda just spent more money on metal and have a bunch of other tools most people dont have to build something more difficult and less affordable for us to bitch about. nice build thanks, when i saw your yard/outside i felt like i was back in Milwaukee for a minute lol

[@ngatiwaihitman]

Good job

[@Gonzomedic1]

Nice job!

[@dougmurray8947]

Hi there, where can I buy the bars and fixings please?

[@1richkid]

great build!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+1richkid Thanks!

[@keithyoung651]

Build my own home gym also made my own weight out of cement dont think I ever go back to a gym.wonder how many people doing the same ?

[@araki916]

dude, awesome craftsmanship!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+araki916 thanks

[@defenderoftheadverb]

Wasn't that steel galvanised? If not, powder coating would be the way to go.

[@TheMbn1972]

brilliant!!!

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Thanks.

[@1beachdog]

I LIKE YOUR STYLE , ARE THOSE HOUSE SLIPPERS?

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

No. Just some odd shoes. Comfortable, but odd.

[@vladimir8445]

Awesome!

[@dailypayoutsystem]

Nice set up? Not sure what the lower floor pipes are for? Great Video

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

+Tiger Vision 101 Thanks. The lower pipes are for push-ups.

[@dailypayoutsystem]

Ahhh, that's what I thought

[@gimmpy123]

how much weight could this hold

[@josepherwin8709]

Any kind of update after 3+ years of use?

[@mrm0nty550]

How stable was it? Did it wiggle at all?

[@trappistachel]

Why did you buy black iron pipes instead of galvanized for outside?

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Galvanized can react with the treated wood. With the paint on the iron pipes they hold up pretty well. You do have to reapply paint from time to time.

[@trappistachel]

That's interesting, because I have had a 1 3/4" galvanized (not hot-dipped) pipe screwed to some 6x6s underneath my deck with floor flanges for the past 7 years with no issues.

[@Marquito76r]

Very cool bro

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

Thank you.

[@danielochoa4483]

Awesome

[@cheeesefunnel]

another way to do dips is just hang circle hoops from the top bar

[@Szechaun_Don]

is it cheaper than just buying one?

[@alittleofeverything4190]

How are the workouts going?

[@advendurehills5000]

Looks like it would wobble.

[@vinasmj]

Love You video but it would have been really nice if you demonstrated by doing some dips and Pull-Ups..lol

[@matsoom4585]

wtf are those grips for

[@theeoneeenoee3227]

What can you use to protect it from rain and weather

[@Ktxl.w]

Steel must be Stainless and wood can be protected with a layer of waterproff paint

[@tremerefury]

I'm curious... How would you do a multigrip pull up bar?

[@treyfranklin6092]

tremerefury would probably have to weld or possibly screw in maybe?Eh idk lol

[@wyrdwildman1689]

How much for the metal?

[@xpndblhero5170]

4:10 - You're probably the 3rd person I've seen in my life that uses that trick when painting w/ rattle cans.....

[@felipe3999]

Lista de los elementos en español ?? Gracias

[@pavy415]

why the wacky set up ? Everything looks out of line

[@tommythayer6753]

Because it is not set in concrete he had to use those angles for stability.

[@lawrenceshdow]

pretty sure a rectangle would be just as stable.

[@mrclyde6051]

@@lawrenceshdow A rectangle wide enough for pullups would be too wide for dips. I agree, though, that the angles look off and I would prefer a different design.

[@lawrenceshdow]

@@mrclyde6051 I can't remember what I was envisioning when I said that.. 😆 😆 Too long ago. He must not have wanted ot permanent I'm guessing or he'd just put the posts in the ground like a normal person

[@lawrenceshdow]

I didn't watch the video again so I admit that I have no idea what I'm talking about now.

[@adamnagy8591]

Dip Bars need to be parallel

[@ludwikfraczek6939]

great job! i do it the same:)

[@btlnh2001]

Nice build!

[@Ricksonkimura]

6 and a half feet tall meaning 6'6?

[@JEREMIELEE]

👍

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

Couple of this that are strange lol : 4:05 He's painting with a weird look on his face so focused ike hes Micheal Angelo - 5:55 He works in slippers out in the garage - 10:58 He works the saw like its casual with the other hand in his pocket- 8:33 Hes still working in his slippers but now he wears them outside and you see snow in the background / apparently he couldn't afford boots as he spend all his money on the materials.- 10:58 He is still wearing the slippers outside but wears gloves to keep his hands warm lol

[@cgwoodworks1861]

Wow I hope to have that many views in 4 years

[@joe_3y3s]

0:40

[@reuvenal]

Thumbs up . contact me through facebook .

[@АртемБабенко-ц2у]

бля и как этим пользоваться то?

[@NFINTTERNTY]

There’s no leverage if you swing either your whole shit is guna Rock

[@davidstocks4763]

I like the setup but think I want to cement it into the ground

[@IdRatherMakeItMyself-Net]

It is mostly steady if I am careful with my movements. If I had a permanent place for it I would have cemented it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@iliasoumarri9282]

OMG! This the greatest thing I've seen this month. Believe me, you have made my week. I appreciate you work man, big fan. It's a great design. I've seen so far many designs, but this one is way better. Not that I dislike the others but they seem little bit old fashioned. What you built here is very motivating. Thanks.

[@tvi82]

Just priced this up for the UK from "big brand" stores.. comes in at £185 ($230) should be able to know something off the price shopping around.

[@ThePANDA1885]

Did you make it?

[@garybryant7274]

It needs a couple of feet of base in from of the chin station. You could use that for Gironda style calf work.

[@joeblow3844]

Gary Bryant havent heard anyone refrence Gironda in yrs

[@Life_and_Love]

@Mark Hanson Would you now that it has been just over 4 years change anything about the design? Like the angled dip set up or bolts vs nails vs screws? Also how has it held up? The push-up bars at the bottom are a nice touch and also why I inquired about the angle. Thank you for posting this build.

[@jimbobly4624]

can u make a list of materials for this projects?

[@clirimgashi8864]

Just one question who is going to do dips that wider 🤣🤣

[@Ma4iM]

lif3style alternatives and sow low...if u r tall u need to put it higher I reckon

[@mikeyb9115]

@@Ma4iM f

[@jasoncarter3921]

I bet you could do some hanging rows

[@drsev61]

He did say he is 6'6". That's the size of an NBA Forward, big dude. The answer to your question... he'll do dips that wide... he's a big man. Just look at him in the vid bro. Ppl always so quick to make fun. Smh

[@jasoncarter3921]

@@drsev61 I get he's 6'6" but I doubt he's doing dips as wide as the pullup bar (4 foot long). He can start at the thin side and go as wide as he wants. Show me the 4ft wide dip video :P

[@AllMyHobbies970]

Building in the Moccasins, I like your style.

[@timeless_realm]

First requirement is to have a backyard

[@kbanghart]

Or a room, or a garage

[@FlyingBeerman]

People should be aware that power towers are only $100 new and $50 used, so it's possible to get this set-up without all that work, and for around the same amount of money as what he spent on parts here.

[@rawindersingh8014]

FlyingBeerman You can not buy the feeling of accomplishment

[@linda07030]

Yeah most of them are cheap and wobbly POS

[@MichaelSmith-ny9qh]

Cant find them now so get building

[@nickybjammin7629]

The best one I’ve seen yet especially the dip bars!! (Not just one width) Dude you get it!! 😅 this’s gonna sounds crazy but you must get everything. You know what I’m sayin?.

[@gonzalezliu86]

thanks for sharing this project with the rest of the world. great job

[@MrRuff-cc3lg]

Awesome!

[@paz8811]

how much did you spend on all this amigo???

[@congabonga7104]

In description mi amigo

[@xTRIPLExOGx]

Not gonna lie that’s a pretty boss build lol

[@otatted1]

How much did you spend on materials?

[@jorgeg922]

nice build!!

[@djjoeykmusic]

Great video Thank you

[@hermandebeer8389]

Nice project but dip bars far too wide

[@kennethcarroll5420]

End result looks great

[@KruchaiFC]

Work

[@realbigmic]

Nice backing track

[@vaiona5156]

Wheres the demo my thoughts the back pulls up once you're hanging on the bar?