How to Build a Backyard Calisthenics Gym | Ninja Warrior Course

Working out in your backyard can be fun! Follow along as I take you behind the scenes of how I built my outdoor Calisthenics gym park that also functions as a Ninja Warrior Course and a Jungle Gym.
Within my backyard gym, you can do Pull ups, Push ups, and Dips on the bars. I also have built monkey bars into the setup as well. I have attached mountain climber grips, various ninja holds and a climbing rope to build up your upper body strength as well. Every want to try out the Salmon Ladder? well I have that too! There are even gymnastics rings and a play swing attached to the jungle gym. This project took about three weeks to build but it was well worth it!
COST BREAKDOWN
• WOOD (Pressure Treated)
Nine - 4x6x12 Pressure Treated Wood Posts $42 each. Total $378
Two - 4x6x8 Pressure Treated Wood Posts $26 each. Total $52
Two - 2x10x12 Pressure Treated Wood beams $32 each. Total $64
Four -2x4x8 Pressure Treated Wood $9 each. Total $36
• BARS (Galvanized)
Six - 10ft x 1.25 in. Galvanized Steel Pipes. $32 each. Total $192
One - 4ft x 3/4 in. Steel Pipe for salmon ladder. $13
• FLANGES (The clamps that connects the bars to the wood)
38 Galvanized 1-1/4 in. Flanges. Total $285
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• LAG SCREWS, WASHERS, HEX BOLTS
144 Hex Head Lag Screws 5/16 in. x 3-1/2 in. & washers (Galvanized) $185
64 Hex Bolts 5/16 in. x 2-1/2 in. (Galvanized) $34
64 Nuts (Galvanized)
128 washers (Galvanized)
FAST SETTING CONCRETE MIX (Quikrete)
36 - 50lb Bags - $195
4 Bags of Gravel - $14
• MOUNTAIN CLIMBER GRIPS $40 on amazon.
GRAND TOTAL FOR STRUCTURE - about $1,500
The foot print is about 14ft x 10ft
I did not include Paint, or Mulch. A lot of the add ons I have are optional.
My setup includes a lot. You do not have to go as big as I did if you want to spend less.
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[@VFit4life]

The cost for this setup was about $1,500. I have a cost breakdown in the description. I went all out but you can build a good setup for much less. Feel free to ask me specific questions about the build. Thanks!

[@giannahaselrig7255]

Can we get a clearer blueprint shared? How far are the post from each other

[@Pablodwnunda]

@@giannahaselrig7255 maybe be grateful that he posted this instead of sounding like a spoilt kid.. say please.. not hard... also, figure it out, he has shown more than enough.

[@esnmb]

Did you use the piping from electrical or plumbing? Home Depot said the plumbing pipe is thicker. Thanks!!

[@VFit4life]

@@esnmb You definitely want to use the plumbing pipe. The electrical pipe will bend and not hold up to the movements of the exercises.

[@esnmb]

@@VFit4life thanks! I bought the plumbing pipe and am about to start cutting to length. Thanks again for such a great video!

[@moosehead4497]

These should be mandatory in every city park and playground I guarantee you would have way more active healthy kids and adults

[@Piucidchampion]

Chile has in most of the park this calisthenics bars and helps a lot to keep people busy doing exercises and incentive more people join into street workout!

[@johnmichaels4330]

100%. Although we have several parks like that here in Texas and people seem afraid to use them where others may see their weakness or short comings. Very sad

[@moosehead4497]

@@johnmichaels4330 yeah true people are intimidated when in reality 99% of people will be nothing but encouraging and want people to join them same is true for the gym though really

[@amberclasen5640]

I just wanted to let you know that have used your videos, plans, and parts list to recreate this in our backyard. We are so grateful for all your hard work and attention to detail! Thank you so much!!! We all LOVE this course!

[@VFit4life]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help! Enjoy and have fun!

[@mysticandroid57]

I need proof!

Awesome breakdown and great execution of the project! Thank you so much 😀.

[@RubenRodriguez-tc9lz]

This is AMAZING. I need this in my backyard asap!

[@jimmiller6915]

Great job on the build and design! It's awesome you went through a workout example. I will definitely be incorporating some of your ideas into mine. 💪

[@60SecondCalisthenics]

This is AMAZING! Some day in my backyard... 💣 💥

[@spreadthefunk]

Fantastic video guide. I’m going to give this a go for me and my boys over here in the UK. Thanks for sharing with us 👍💪🏼

[@alliz7707]

You are awesome! This is exactly what I was looking to build for my kids and myself. Thank you for the idea!

[@edward3553]

Perfect. Definitely copying this.

[@nickt3316]

WOW! This is awesome. Well done

[@heatheresteubing-fisher9729]

This is awesome!!! Thank you!!! I’m going to build this!!!

[@waltcox9224]

Super impressive! Great work sir 👏

[@akumabito2008]

This is a really cool design. Thanks for sharing!

[@JBuckenmeyer]

Great vídeo, great to see also how you put it together.

[@pawelkapica5363]

Very cool setup. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@uglygator1]

Great design and build!! The best one that I have seen so far.... Excellent utilization of the space to include just about everything that a family would need for complete workouts!!

[@VFit4life]

Thank you!

[@OU8Aspark]

This is a very nice installation.

[@Katana_00]

5 Stars bro!!! Incredible execution!

[@vkbowers]

This is exactly what I was looking for-thank you!!

[@gem934]

Thanks for the video. Good job. Workout just building it, well done, looks great.

[@TheyCallMeVic]

WOW. My brother, this is legit the BEST set up I have ever seen DIY. I will definitely be incorporating some of these ideas on mine. Amazing work. Thanks for sharing everything.

[@VFit4life]

Thanks for watching and have fun building yours.

[@josephthejuggler]

THIS IS AMAZING!!! I AM SO EXCITED TO BUILD PLAY ON THIS! TOTALLY GOING TO BUILD ONE! THANKS SO MUCH FOR BREAKING THIS DOWN AND SHOWING US HOW TO DO IT!!!!

[@VFit4life]

Cool! Hopefully this will help you out with yours.

[@joshmxvi]

Awesome build! Thanks for the video

[@nascarfreak45]

That looks amazing! I wanna do something like that but I plan on moving in 2-3 years so maybe do a more temporary thing. Great work sir!

[@jasonphillips150]

This turned out so very nice! I love your design. Great work and thank you for sharing. :)

[@ShauPhanLay]

THIS IS AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@ThePiitteri]

Legend. Thank you. Great base for my plans.

[@ACAIDC]

I TOTALLY NEED THIS IN MY LIFE. Gonna get building this weekend!

[@VFit4life]

Great! Have fun!

[@hundred.billion]

Thank you so much for making this video. This is the best tutorial on how to make a ninja warrior course!

[@VFit4life]

Glad to be able to help!

[@remymxo]

you have done a fantastic job. Love the little white dog too.

[@doktordice9219]

Great job … very impressive set up :)

[@christravis8572]

Thanks for the inspiration - I built one almost exactly like yours.

[@shanefitt]

Quality my friend 👌 Bravo 👏

[@dannyqu8187]

You deserve more attention !

[@rickymetzenbomb7548]

This is awesome, I want to build something similar.

[@briantorkelson4395]

dude! this is awesome! great job!

[@centuryfreud]

Legit build. I will copy this.

[@ok2x]

Epic Build , I need this. Thank you for the video it helps visualize that anyone can do this project. :)

[@dirtsmiles8098]

Looks great.

[@flomax_actual]

Really Awesome Job!

[@Ravi-hp5uh]

So very very impressive!! Bravo! I want one!😂

[@garrettshoughton9886]

thats awesome man!

[@powerplantpipe]

what a cool project

[@DavidTolansProfile]

Great job!

[@bananaman287]

Damn. Looks really good

[@cipriannemet519]

Your Backyard Calisthenics Gym looks like a dream to me. I think it's the best I have ever seen. Well done for the work and the result. Enjoy the workouts! I'm from Bucharest, Romania and I workout wherever I can. Park, behind the block, hang the rings from the trees, etc

[@VFit4life]

Thanks, and I'm glad you like the setup. Yes, the world can be your gym! Get your workout in wherever you can. 💪

[@johnboss3562]

Well done Sir, your video inspired me to build mine, a lot simpler though...:)

[@refuter]

this is excellent!

[@PlattyPlayer]

Awesome man!

[@MarvelMan07]

Amazing!

[@Christopher7555]

Waow! this is amazing..

[@PilotMuse]

Very cool!

[@not_the_creator_of_blender]

nice work

[@melvinlovejones9722]

Great! Thanks!

[@excelsiortoall7967]

Very nice!!

[@jekyllhyde374]

Amazing

[@stevejoung4711]

Thanks for video. Part with the augur seemed intense, but that structure will survive a bomb!

[@VFit4life]

That was the hardest part of the build. We ran into a bunch of rocks. I started out with a post hole digger and quickly realized I was going to have to rent an augur.

[@TomPenningtonGeorgia]

Awesome!!!!

[@bteuscher6680]

This is super cool and we'll done! What are some things you wish you would have done differently? Are you planning on any additions?

[@NickandKatieMTB]

this is so cool man!!!

[@MrKrypto73]

Really enjoyed this video and your instructions. Planning to install something similar this summer. btw - great to see your family helping you some on the build too!

[@VFit4life]

That sounds great! Glad to be a help! Enjoy your build!

[@martinhorak4712]

Holy shit, thats amazing 😲

[@roberttari1787]

Great video man, it inspired me to make this in my backyard aswell. I really like that it doesnt take that much space at all , but you can do anything you want on it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@roberttari1787]

The main thing that i changed was the monkey bar wood part. I dont trust my cutting skills, so i bought 2 pc 4 x 4, which i put right on top of the columns, so i just had to use some consturction srcews, and some metal reinforcer thing, and voala...

[@VFit4life]

Glad I was able to be a help. Yes, make it your own and customize it to your liking. Have fun and enjoy!

[@CharlieTheCarpenter]

Dude! That’s really cool! I came across this video while looking for ‘how to build monkey bars’. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@VFit4life]

Thank you for checking it out. Hope it helped.

[@KA-te7nd]

Shout-out from Buffalo. This looks amazing, nice work my man. Go Bills! 🏈

[@JennyFaithalicious]

Thank you so much for the great video and all the helpful information. I'm going to be building this in about 2 weeks and couldn't find any information on the paint you used to paint the steel pipes. Would you mind sharing that information?

[@MrBsmurfy]

great job

[@timesliders]

Awsome!

[@madeleinenoble4295]

This is great! I would like to replicate something very similar to this. In the video, it's really hard to see the drawing with the dimensions. I'm wondering if you could provide the details about the measurements/distances etc. Thanks!

[@degenviking6068]

cool video! I was going to build a monkey bar I prolly add the chin-up bar too. Thanks for the content!

[@debracrowder2572]

This looks very nice...what brand and type of paint did you use for the bars?

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Great video and gym. I’m planning on building my kids one this coming up Spring. Which paint did you use for the bars for it to last in the weather?

[@jonclough6344]

Love it, a little bit jealous

[@mr.styles5559]

Great build, going to start building the side with the ladder, dip bars, and high pull up bar. On the ladder, how far from the top did you set the first pipe, and how much space is between each pipe?

[@11Elevenpunk]

Hey just stumbled across your awesome build! Could you tell me how you prepped and what type of paint you used for the galvanized pipes? I tried looking all over for what type of paint to use and how to prep for galvanized steel but couldnt find a solid answer. Thanks!

[@kagenza]

Excellent video, and very helpful! Going to borrow some ideas for my project. Buildling one in Kigali-Rwanda (East Africa). Cheers

[@VFit4life]

That's awesome!

[@alceljustineilagangonda1179]

This is what I want

[@ks1u]

Thanks for posting this video. I've been thinking about doing something like this for a couple of years and would like to have more than my pull-up bar at the end of my clothesline post.

[@VFit4life]

Thanks, build one that fits your needs. It's great when you build your own because you can customize it to your liking.

[@peterbirt7248]

I built your gym last year can't do monkey bars forward and backwards yet tho thanks for the plans much appreciated ❤

[@Rollin33087]

Woooooow encouraging its time to hit up Home Depot

[@emsbuff]

Great build! Could you please share all measurements for the build?

[@massappeal5291]

Nice.

[@liddell13]

Planning on building this with some minor tweaks. Thanks for sharing this video. It’s a great reference. Unfortunately this is gonna cost $1M to build with lumber prices the way they are lol

[@jasonfoster5285]

Dope 😎 video

[@davidurriola4235]

This is great I want to build it. Where can I get the plans?

[@LifeSharp11]

This is the best backyard build I’ve seen - great job!! What size are the auger holes in diameter? Has the structure held up well 2 years later? Thanks for sharing!

[@VFit4life]

The holes are 10 inches in diameter. That gave me wiggle room when setting the 4x6 post. It's been holding up well through two Buffalo winters! Still solid! Thanks for watching!

[@Ricosyard]

Dope af

[@user-th9ey6yc4z]

Hi, this looks really awesome. Can you share the blueprints for it please?

[@amck72]

How many years is the wood good for being it's outdoor? He whole thing looks great.

[@grantrendle8646]

I am thinking of building my own in my garden. This video is awesome, thanks for taking the time to make it and document your progress! I see the video is 3 years old so I would like to know (and I'll scan more of the comments incase this is a repetition). How well is it aging? The concern for me is that I live in the south of England and its going to get wet, frozen and some sun in the summer. Thanks again - top work!

[@VFit4life]

Thanks for watching, and it's great that you plan to build one of your own. Make sure you use pressure treated lumber, and you should be good. Mine has survived four Buffalo, New York winters. We get a lot of snow during the winter it's survived a Blizzard. I plan to do an update video on the setup this spring.

[@ericwanner7966]

I was wondering about if you put footings down at the base of the holes first? Like a layer of cement at the bottom. And how didi you get the posts to be approximately the same hight? It would be difficult to get the holes precisely the same depth, right? I'd be tempted to get them close and then trim the tops of the posts after the fact but 4x6 would be tough to do accurately. However you did it, it worked extremely well. I'd settle for just a set of adult monkey-bars to begin with. Nice work on the project and the video!

[@zacharyspence8567]

Do you think if I made the money bars 15ft long and still just braced at the halway point with 2 post would be good? Or do think it would sag between the start and halfway point?

[@jeremychen5059]

This is an awesome video. very detailed and helpful. A question: will the bar rotate along the flange?

[@VFit4life]

Thanks for watching! No the bar does not rotate. There is a hex bolt on the flange you use a hex key with to tighten it.

[@jeremychen5059]

@@VFit4life This is very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@billyhoyle5128]

My daughter just saw kids ninja warrior and is now hooked. Do you happen to have the parts list available to share and the dimensions? Love the set up and design, nice work!

[@VFit4life]

Just added what I used in the description. What specific parts did you want to know more about?

[@0862ricky]

This is awesome! I would like to have this built for my grandson. I’m in a wheelchair and my son is not good with his hands so I will pay someone to build it. Could you send me a detail list of the plans and materials.

[@armorofgod777daggers]

Cool video. Grace, peace, and love in Jesus Christ. Good job!

[@DIY_FInance_Guy]

May I ask what paint you used, and if you’ve found it to chip and/or get overly hot to the touch in summer?

[@Podzhagitel]

Can you get away using 4x4's instead of 4x6's? And is any functionality on the stall bars compromised by making the dip bars 20" (Olympic length) instead of 24"?

[@Patinator]

Did you consider 6x6x12 instead? Also, just like you cut grooves for the 10x12 planks, did you consider cutting grooves for the salmon ladder? Great build!

[@VFit4life]

Thanks, yes, 6x6x12 would have been the ideal way to go. The only thing is that they cost so much more! However, the 4x6x12's have held up great over the past three years. No wobbly movement at all. The way I have it set up in a square pattern, the weight and load are distributed very well around the build. The salmon ladder came after I set up and erected everything, so it was easier to do it that way. They are bolted on very good, however.