Isometric Bar-and-Chain Training Device - DIY VIDEO

Build your own isometric Bar-and-Chain device and train like Bruce Lee and the strongman Zass!
You can probably pick up everything you need at a local hardware store.
You'll need
1 - 6'-7' Steel Chain - tested up to 1,000lb.+
1 - Interlocking Snap Spring
2 - Quick Links
10 2.5" Wood Screws
A Drill/Screwdriver
A Wrench or something like it
BASE:
1 - 24" x 12" x 1" Wood Plank
2 - 11" x 12" x 1" Wood Plank
1 - 6" x 1/2" Eye Bolt
2 - 1/2" Flanged Nuts
2 - 1/2" Lock Washers
2 - 1/2" Large Washers
HANDLE:
1 - Steel Pipe with a 3/8" hole drilled in the center
Or
1 - Perforated Steel Tube
1 - 4" x 3/8" Eye Bolt
2 - 3/8" Flanged Washers
2 - 3/8" Lock Washers
2 - 3/8' Large Washers
Legal Notice: Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program. This video does not replace a doctor's visit or physical therapy program.
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[@izapetrichor6194]

Why are your video's so underrated?! They are so good!

[@shawnclem]

It’s because he doesn’t tell us to like, comment, and subscribe, like everyone else. Good for us, bad for our Brother, Hampton :(

[@bobjamer8956]

@@shawnclem This is my 3rd or 4th video I've watched of his content. Having read many of the comments from other viewers and listening to his content I can automatically see why his channel will grow naturally by itself WITHOUT him asking for subs and thumbs ups, etc....he delivers practical and informative material and the #1 reason he is growing...he vibes like a guy you want as a good friend. I agree with other comments and that's why I just subbed a moment ago myself.

[@shawnclem]

@@bobjamer8956 Absolutely Agree.

[@LilA-zl6tf]

@@bobjamer8956 Me too. Agree. Subbed some time ago. Of all the "get fit" videos, I seem to enjoy these the most - because of Hampton himself and his straight forward, no nonsense, keep it simple, practical style. Without any ads to pay for something.... He is doing so good work for the common good, which I highly appreciate.

[@Genethagenius]

I am a JKD practitioner and built a similar device based on one Bruce Lee had. They are amazing for isometric strength development. In addition to what is given in this video, you can see Lee’s original program from his notes in “The Art of Expressing the Human Body”.

[@mreverybody1150]

Great for building muscle to if you do long enough holds!

[@wolfchanel2879]

How many hearts got broke when he said "I have to pick up my girlfriend after this"? 😂

[@devincolon1271]

I'm 6'5" and your small comment 'scratch that I know some of you a very tall' was very thoughtful and appreciated. Keep doing you!

[@ultimatebanana9302]

He’s an amazing guy AND knows bob the builder

[@harisreenivasan6454]

Lmao

[@STBRetired1]

$ 500 for the commercial Iso-Chain exerciser is a real heart stopper. Thank God there are people like you who take the time and effort to show us how to save money and still have a fully functional exerciser. Thanks. Let's see, 1,800 Thumbs Up X $ 400 savings = $ 720,000 you've saved folks and it's probably even more than that. That should get you some rewards in the next life.

[@Seruna9]

Lol

[@mreverybody1150]

True, but they allow you to split the payment through PayPal over 3-4 months or you can use a low interest credit card. It is well worth the cost but the DIY one will definitely do for many. In my opinion the real game changer is the spring. Such a simple addition changes everything!

[@simonp4832]

Would love to see some exercises on this!(if you haven't posted some already, new to the channel!) Thanks and be blessed brother!🙏🏽💪🏽

[@tiffanyr.l.peters4226]

Jesus would roll up His sleeves and help you work, Hampton. You are doing great!

[@peteryanev51]

Thank you Hampton! You just saved me 400 dollars, and the process of making it by myself makes it 10 times better than money. Bless you my friend ❤

[@jonathanziegler8126]

Were you looking at the IsoChain by Dragon Door?

[@charlesevans9139]

We use to make and use these back in the 1960's lot of guys got strong fast great for power workouts. It was a device used by strongmen like Sandow, Cyrus and many others in years gone by. Remember grasshopper.... The most important thing about living a long life is..... your still enjoying at the end! God keep you.

[@Latenightg4ming]

Part of the ship, part of the crew

[@kimrossjensen3077]

pls start doing vlogs fam... i never been a big vlog guy but u might actually pull it off.. such nice vibes

[@justacatusingcellphone1247]

Ah yes, my favorite video, hybrid carpentry

[@MrJohnNinja]

Hi Hampton, Great Video! Next time would you p l e a s e wear safety glasses when drilling..... We'd to keep you around with good eyesight... :) Best, John R. PS - please consider shoes vs sandals when drilling too.... :)

[@AnmolJain1]

He is true Asian

[@priyaj5283]

Yes.. we need to protect this man at all cost

[@marsman01]

One thing you could add to this is a crane scale. It'll show you how much you're pulling isometrically and show strength increases. Also helps to train within certain % ratios

[@Auctor137]

I would like to see a video where you show different types of exercises you can do with it

[@ProdigalNomad]

This is Bruce Lee's program. Try this for starters. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aomqg52YoJ6XqZo

[@stevepimentel237]

The way all these restrictions are going on people should really take this advice and really think that this is how we will be getting our work out Ingenuity and innovation and of course persistence

[@Odinson224]

Honestly have you and your friend thought about making and selling these at a reasonable price. You would make a killing and be helping people.

[@MindScienceAlchemy]

Thank you. I slapped one together weeks ago. Now I can improve thanks to your video.

[@addressunknown983]

Loved the video Please make another video on this

[@darylwaltz8588]

Your videos are so entertaining. Even if it's about something I already know, I just can't stop watching

[@alifalif6986]

Sameeee

[@chrismunz8262]

Hanging Scales are available 110-11,000lbs

[@xaklr]

Your future self could be doing hybrid carpentry you'll never know

[@ryanhawley3030]

Love the videos.. actually accidentally ran across them on iFunny of all places but really liked the content and figured I'd drop a comment and subscribe.. thanks for the vids..

[@AsianCookieBoy]

Part of the ship part of the crew

[@kevinholbrook4316]

Part of the ship part of the crew

[@BlueEyedAmerican]

Part of the ship part of the crew

[@Xenon-rl1me]

DELETE YOUR COMMENT YOU COWARD. Do NOT speak of us on the outside.

[@rylansheesley1308]

You do not speak the name of our ship brother change this comment outsiders are NOT welcome

[@codeitude]

If you need close to 1000 pounds, you could conceivably put three 300lb springs in parallel somehow

[@ataru1966]

Cool. Another option for the handle: Take an EZ curl bar, attach a short climbing sling in the middle. I find the shape more wrist friendly, and it is also very comfy for Zercher style holds (holding in the crook of the elbow). Chains are rather noisy and expensive. Tie-down straps with a cam lock (for securing loads) probably won't last forever, but adjust easily and are cheap.

[@rustyyoung7980]

This information seems awfully familiar...

[@MichaelVash7886]

Did you ever find a heavier spring?

[@markstephenson9426]

Nicely done video, and a really useful tool. Thanks!

[@jacobt1827]

Hey, love the channel and the video. I would love to see a video on you making your pull up bar station outside. I want to build one of my own and just want your input on how you did yours.

[@Niborino9409]

Can't you also use a lat pulldown handle? Thinking for ease of use/less work 😆

[@STBRetired1]

That was the first thought that went through my mind, too. As long as I have one, I might as well use it.

[@corystreat5420]

Happy to be a new subscriber! Thank you,Cory

[@MAX_Ceazer]

You saved me at least $400. Thank you.

[@marcchrys]

Looks great. I like the spring component (years ago I used to use my toddlers' bouncy swing mechanism as an isometric device!). I have seen 2 chain variants with individual handles (so you can work one arm at a time). Just one thing: I would think one of those big screw-in eye hooks would be more than adequate..rather than a bolt, though?

[@jonathanziegler8126]

In the early 60s a very similar model was sold with Mickey Mantle's endorsement. Interesting how good items will come back again. Good job on this!

[@mreverybody1150]

Yes, but apparently that went out of use because people couldn't measure progress.

[@pedroraizo3872]

Super vidéo , et bonne idée avec une alternative au isomax , je suis intéressé de reproduire cette objet isométrie . Mais où trouver ce gros ressort a double crochet , je le cherche et j'ai pas trouver . Est-ce que y a pas une marque ou une boutique en ligne ou on pouvait acheter ?

[@kingporo]

Can you make a chest expander version of this??

[@renegonzalez8309]

Great video!! I would suggest lake the same device but with two chains and two spring. One un each side. That would vive more diversity of exercises, like back squat and bench press

[@renegonzalez8309]

"back squat"

[@mamakitty6549]

I love this diy! ❤️

[@Srindal4657]

Has anyone considered an isometric hold within a repetition?

[@BenSemisch]

Nice, I've been interested in this since RKC announced theirs but that price tag felt a bit much for me.

[@m.b.593]

Funny, I ordered the Isochain over 2 months ago and accidentally found this video today and just canceled my Dragon Door order, lol.

[@BRUCELEE-uf5yt]

Thenks ♥️🥀😍

[@StircrzyGRAMLING]

just made one myself, minus the spring, what a rush, love it after using 550 cord for past 6mo

[@mreverybody1150]

The spring is one of the most important parts needed to avoid cortical inhibition.

[@Cooleditscool]

You missed “have a beautiful day”🙁

[@JM-qz3ps]

I just made an Isomax-like static training device, based on Hampton's videos. I needed one each 10 foot long, 2x4 board from Home Depot, drill, screwdriver, screws, one ring dip strap (sold in pairs on Amazon for < $30), one repurposed cable training machine bar ($10 on Facebook Marketplace) and one o-ring carabiner that I've had for years. Caution...2x4 wood is actually ~ 1 3/8 x 3 3/8 in size. Measure carefully before cutting. Home Depot cut my 2x4 board as part of the purchase cost.

[@samkingsly1636]

Bro need a video on lower back pain

[@WillyEast]

Good video. My only questions are whether the bar could have a dual chain design to accommodate squat and bench press. Also do you think doing these isometrics alone can translate into strength on movements such as bench press and squats using free weights?

[@gaspaonrocks]

You can put 3 chains, 2 on the sides and 1 in the center, that way you can squat and press. They are more parts and price goes up, but I'm thinking of doing it.

[@STBRetired1]

I just noticed - isn't the base made from 2" x 12" lumber planks instead of that 1 inch you posted? Now 2" in lumber is really only 1.5" nowadays. It used to be a full 2" long, long ago in the Before Times. So, actually, someone building this exerciser will need a 2" x 12" x 8' (2 inch thick x 12 inch wide x 8 feet long). The real dimensions would be 1.5" thick x 11.25" wide x 8' long.

[@bernicevanwinkle1769]

oooops!!!! I thought it said ball 'n chain, LOL!!!! You're the BEST Hampton!!!!!!!!

[@albertojkd164]

Epic job! Just the spring is useless and makes lighter the work on joints.(for this Bruce didn’t use it) but great job man

[@allenjones6737]

Can't send pic but I made mine with a shoulder width wide piece of strut ( construction materials), three keychain type spring loaded links and Paracord with loop knots every 16". The cord has a little stretch so I ease up to full power in 4 seconds and am now doing 6 sets of 6 second full power holds. The isochain may be wonderful for some folks but all it takes for this is " all you got!"

[@larrywallace2881]

I'm glad I checked out your video because I decided to build one of these after 56 years. Your base is more solid than I was thinking about, I'm going to use your base design > If you look at the old picture of Bruce using one of these I believe the Carabiner clip just slips over your pipe, well that's what it looks like to me by studying the picture.

[@timberling]

I guess you can add some kind of a luggage scale to measure the resistance like the isochain does?

[@mreverybody1150]

People have done that in the past but it needed another person to see it due to location.

[@ij6806]

these things are priced ridiculously high if you were to buy them online. Good thing this video exists

[@ellissampson8699]

Please where closed toed shoes. Be safe

[@gatoryak7332]

Please spell correctly.

[@SweemTim89]

In an isometric machine (leg press) I was able to generate 1300kg of force (almost 2900lbs)

[@willardjr6257]

And hibriyd carpentry dabbles in fitnes and he's terrible, but your to nice to laugh at him

[@DaniRobinsom]

Hampton, just curious what was the price tag on this? I'm looking at roughly $80 and its probably a better idea to make 3 than one for me lol 😆 if I can find chain cheap enough

[@nobo1682]

wow making one but would wear a cup though, a just worse case scenario safety net lol

[@Guimoist]

thanks Bob :-)

[@ProdigalNomad]

Good stuff, bro. I have recently discovered the isochain that another youtuber promotes. He has a great channel but the device is 500 dollars, a little too steep a price for me at the moment. I think I will make this in the meantime until I can afford it. Do you think you can attach some sort of dynamometer to this to measure your progress? And do you have a set of exercises to perform on these? Thanks for your content.

[@kirstenbuckman3202]

You can get a small hanging scale on Amazon that will read up to 600 lbs. My set up is essentially like this with scale attached next to the bar or down by the anchor point. Gives real numbers so you can track and see your strength go up. Beats 500 clams for same thing.

[@STBRetired1]

@@kirstenbuckman3202 Excellent suggestion. Thanks.

[@phoirahlan1910]

Living and learn

[@bigmanpigman1337]

You CAN make a DIY chair my friend!

[@daveelliston1255]

Very helpful video. I don't see the spring in your list of things needed to build this.

[@cavisel]

There are some unused muscles working😃💪👍🦾

[@salvadorpaniagua4016]

What kind of wood should I use?

[@STBRetired1]

Looks like just regular pine. But, if you wanted to pay a bit more then you could choose any hardwood.

[@milliondollarmule2517]

Stair tread would work well.

[@radiantmind8729]

♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️

[@scooterholmes1174]

THANK YOU!!!

[@DaleAmigaman]

Thanks for this video. Very useful.

[@hscoelho]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@sochinese]

You did violate a rule, never wear open toed shoes, especially around a drill that close. Yikes!

[@snazdogdbfan251]

Grateful to have Hampton as a brother 🥲

[@vin5388]

Thanks! Can you please tell me what wood you used?

[@hideout1316]

Why is there dislikes

[@MAX_Ceazer]

Dragon's door.

[@sol31957]

would you sell me one?,

[@kewnst]

hopefully you iwoll make a work out video for this. and a version 2 .. with the bent handle options? an updated plans would also be helpful.

[@mreverybody1150]

Check out the Isochain Isomax Pre-order. That looks even easier to do a DIY of. I bet there are many ready-made boards that will do. For the rest you can use a vulken strap and a Lat pull-down handle.

[@alb5590]

@@mreverybody1150 Hey i don't understand the inches in the video. If you know, can you help me about turning them to CM's and the tools i need?

[@ezioadonis8039]

So how do you use it ? Lol

[@jenna333081]

Part of the ship part of the crew

[@snappingearth6968]

Do Isometrics really strengthen your muscles? And if so which is more effective weight training or isometrics? (Googled it but too many contradictory answers.)

[@jacksheppard3629]

Weight lifting = gain more muscle isometrics = gain the ability to use more of the muscle you already have the bioneer has some good videos on it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKirk4qLjd9sbqs&ab_channel=TheBioneer (you may have already seen it though😊)

[@mohd.asaads.279]

@@jacksheppard3629 ah I see a man of culture here eh

[@STBRetired1]

"More effective" is too vague. More effective for what - bodybuilding, strength building etc.? Do some Google searches about Isometric benefits and see what you find. I believe that isometrics is more for strength building as it increases muscle, tendon and ligament strength and not so much for building big, water filled bodybuilder muscles. You would look more like a Special Forces soldier rather than an Arnold Schwarzenegger or Dwayne Johnson. In other words, you would have useful, functional muscles and not just useless showy muscles.

[@liroon0253]

He's a pasta guy oi

[@wolfthenics6286]

spring link please

[@ticker8379]

Hello, Hampton, I am early :)

[@HybridCalisthenics]

Hey! Thanks for being up. I stayed up late uploading the video and I'm really excited to have others see it.

[@mathisfamily2765]

Scrap metal yards are a good resource for material to make the handle and possibly acquire an industrial heavy duty spring. Great video. A video utilizing the device is a must!

[@christopherwinrow3878]

That was brilliant

[@lakeshatheman3106]

Thank you!

[@kynannicholls8770]

Thanks for this

[@DivaRoach]

I think I have the same flip flops

[@gatoryak7332]

Well, aren't you special little man.

[@DivaRoach]

@@gatoryak7332 yes

[@Ulixes83]

Why is no company producing and selling this kind of product?

[@qatza1003]

DragonDoor.com is selling an "IsoChain" unit with electronic measurement and timing on the handle (www.dragondoor.com/store/isochain_training_preorder/). It is new and pricey but does provide the advantage of being able to determine how much force is being applied. See kzbin.info for an unboxing and use review where he discusses the pro's and con's.

[@mohd.asaads.279]

@@qatza1003 ah I see a man of culture here eh..

[@alb5590]

Can someone tell what i need to build that with Cm's ? Not inches.

[@ahanafrahman9498]

Can you cut the long hair

[@willardjr6257]

Why

[@luxurybuzz3681]

Long hair is difficult to maintain

[@Birdieout]

No Rick, it doesn’t make sense.

[@HybridCalisthenics]

?

[@BobHolster-om8rf]

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE SPRING?

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Thumbs up if you iFunny gang.

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@@swarthybullxxx holy crap we found Hamptons first toxic fan