@@KaizenDIYGym you made all the cuts and confirmed angles. My pieces are not lining up. Seems the main 32” piece at the 40 degrees is too long when adding the 19” piece for the main side.
Amazing build, man. Made it myself and it’s working wonders for my leg days. One side note for those who are using this on a cheaper rack: Cut a piece of wood (or pvc in my case) that measures the distance from both bottoms of the rack. Place it in between both legs while you ratchet the strap to prevent the rack from buckling at the bottom. Had this issue with the Fitness Reality rack, but now it is working perfect. Thanks again for the build!!
WRONG!!!!!!!!! Titan DOES NOT WIN. You win by a mile. In the eyes of those of us who don't have enormous piles of spare cash to buy "Titan" or any other brand name equipment, innovators such as you are our version of WINNER. I'm so glad I discovered your channel. You can bet your sweet hippie I subscribed and rang the bell.
That is so awesome to hear. I appreciate the support. The whole “Titan wins” was said tongue in cheek because becoming a sled was the biggest critique with their design.
This is exactly czcams.com/users/postUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS what I needed to get some exercise while I'm stuck at my desk all day. It's just the right size. Only downsides are that the right oeddale unscrews itself while I use it and increasing the tension causes it to squeak while in use. Both are minor issues that aren't that important to me. So I give it 5 stars.
Great job figuring out the angles, leverages and substitutions for steel components. I built it and agree that the movement feels natural and surprisingly similar to a leg press machine (which I've always wanted and will never have room for).
Well considering your leg press is about 20% the cost of theirs I think yours is still the winner, especially since it wouldn’t be difficult to either buy or build a sled. Love it. Good job sir.
Thanks for this. I was shopping for a leg press when I came across your video. Your tutorial was so well done and easy to follow and bonus, I managed to use wood I had hanging around my garage. I added a short pipe to the backside of the foot pad to hook a resistance band to. I find its smoother with the band and weight plates than with weight plates alone. Thanks again, I'm going to check out your other videos.
This is perfect! I ordered a titan stealth leg press along with a T-3 rack with all the attachments. I received everything except the leg press and after waiting 3 months titan just canceled my order without even letting me know. So I will definitely be building this ASAP! Keep up the great content!
That’s crazy that they canceled your order! Luckily this build is pretty straightforward. I’d recommend bolting in the weight holders and using a thicker crossbar if you’ll be going heavy.
This is amazing. Works just as good on a Hafl Rack. I added an extra 60'' Pipe and used Galvanized Tube Straps and mounted it to the corner of the 2x4's and where the the foot stand meet. This will replace the using of my barbell and getting extra J hooks. (also will save the barbel from possibly vending over time). The other thing I did was used some left over cable from my pully system and add to ends of the cable, a carabeaner to go from the end of the half rack to the bottom of the benchg where i goes around the bench foot. In the video Kaize used tie straps that go from across the rack. Mine is set up to go from back of rack to bench. You just have to measure the size cable you need for you settings. In all this saved me 400 + $. Awesome job. Thanks
Awesome, glad you found me! If you spend much time on Facebook, join our DIY gym equipment group (facebook.com/groups/diygymequipment/) lots of great inspiration there as well.
@@KaizenDIYGym I took a bunch but don’t have any social media to post it on. I showed my friends and compared yours and mine side by side and they were thoroughly impressed!
Love it! Thank you so much for the brilliant ideas and easy to follow instructions. With prices the way they are now for gym equipment, your videos make it easy to tackle projects and redirect that money towards equipment that you can’t make. 👍👍👍
Wow thanks, you are a genius, I could not find another solution to make a home leg press that would work for me. My other option was buying a large compact leg press machine for $900.
Dude, when you copy someone's design, You are not a genius. But he is very innovative! Innovativeness is doing things that no one else can do, and genius is doing something no one else can see!
I saw the Titan leg press on garage gym reviews and got sticker shock from the price then your video popped up in my recommendations and I'm glad it did, today I used your plans to build your leg press but I used a pipe instead of a barbell for a stop and I used a pipe and band pegs at the bottom on the front of my rack to attach a pulley and use the lat/low row cable attachment for my resistance
Awesome, make sure to check out my follow up video that answers a lot of the questions I’ve been getting. Definitely good information to have before you build. I’d love to see how yours turns out!
I know it’s a bit early but any updates on how well it’s holding up with the stacked weights? And aside from the second video, any other modifications/recommendations you can think of for longevity and safety? I want to start building one next week! And thank you for posting your videos. It’s hard to get a hold of one in Canada cause all the companies I contacted don’t ship to here with a heavy unit or the shipping cost more than the unit itself. I’m so glad I found your channel and your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Totally underrated and deserve more subs/likes!
Yes, it’s holding up great. If you’re on Tiktok I post workouts every week or so with it. Long term, I’d definitely recommend swapping the screws for bolts on the weight sleeves. I also recently noticed that the bar supporting all of the weight is starting to have a very slight bend. Maybe use a 1.25” steel pipe instead of the 1”
@@KaizenDIYGym that’s great info! Thank you! I’m in the process of collecting my material then starting to build next week! And do you mean the 60inch steel pipe or the two 12 inch ones? If you don’t mind me asking, how much are you pressing to notice a slight bend? I’m starting my fitness journey again after surgery and am a 5’2” female who last pressed about 200lbs awhile ago on a commercial gym machine so I have a long way to go with building strength
i am looking at building one of these soon. The question that i had was around the angle at which the weight moves. I would assume it is easier to move a weight on a pendulum sideways, rather than to move it up. Less effort from the legs is what i mean. So if the weight moves mostly sideways, instead of up, you would need to use more weight to get the same effort from your legs. It would be more effort to shift the weight upwards at a 40 degree angle as opposed to 10. I was thinking rather than have the arms hanging straight down, you put the starting position at more of an angle (ie swing it back), and maybe have chains from the rear of the rack to hold them up. Then you lower the incline on the bench to let you lift your legs higher into the air (because the leg press plate is going to be raised higher, and it changes the angle of the press). That way you are pressing a higher proportion of the weights upwards, increasing the stress on the legs and lowering the weight requirements. EDIT Actually now that i look at the pictures on your webpage, you could probably achieve what i am suggesting by simply moving the safety barbell up a couple of notches on the rack. I think that would tilt the angle of the arm back a bit. Love the design, thanks
Yeah, to be honest, I’ve tried doing it all sorts of ways. Each variation works the legs differently and has a different resistance curve. In my recent video about pulleys, I connected the leg press to two pulleys and that was probably the most effective variation so far.
@@KaizenDIYGym Heya that's ok man I'm glad it was suggested. Was interesting seeing what you built and that it works well too. You have a great talent there! Have you been making your own equipment for long?
I’ve been woodworking for about six years. I started making stuff for my gym a year ago and posting the builds on Reddit. People kept asking how to make the pieces I was making. In August of last year I started doing tutorials and posting on my website. In March I posted my first CZcams video. Ever since then I’ve been getting lots of requests and every build is more challenging. I am really active on Instagram and repost a lot of stuff that the diy home gym community builds based on my tutorials. That’s the best part of all this.
@@KaizenDIYGym nice man! I don't have an ig account but I'll see if I can check it out. Deffo Interested in seeing what you do next :) also got to say great tattoos man!
Just started looking for something like this as I can't do barbell squats anymore due to a disk issue in my middle back. I love diy lifting stuff and make all my own plates. Definitely making this!
Very Good DIY video for the Leg Press. Can you tell me the inside depth of the power rack that you are using ? Is it 24” or 30” and would your DIY Leg Press or The Stealth press work inside a 24” power rack ? Thanks
@@KaizenDIYGym I will definitely send you a picture! Question for you, did you square off your lumber or did you just leave the rounded edge on the 2x4's. Thanks
Badass brother gonna make one it's gonna help me out a lot. I'm 51 lost much muscle mass in legs, sugar going up but this definitely will help with building and maintaining muscle thanks.
R3place that diamond kick Plate with Skateboard deck tape then you just cut $40 out of your cost can get this down closer to 100$ depending on. What you already have on hand!
Which one feels better for leg grows.....leg press machine or this one rack attached ? ....whant build one but have to choose which one is better! Thanks
Awesome video Bro! Can you tell some of the dimensions of the build. Like the height from the floor. (The mounting bar) Looks like about 48". I'm building a frame to mount it in place of the rack!
@@KaizenDIYGym Your craftsmanship is top notch. I wish I had your patience and vision. I don't mind building and making things work, but my shit looks so ghetto and yours is so professional looking.
I’ve gone up to 200 pounds and that was no problem. Titan’s maxes out at 500, so I’d say that’s probably about the same for this. If you are planning on going that heavy regularly, I’d add more of the metal braces to the areas where the wood joins together.
3x3 racks are definitely more versatile for rack attachments. The rack in this video is the Ethos 1.0 and can be purchased for less than $800. I recently upgraded to a REP rack but it has similar dimensions.
Any idea of a maximum load? Have you thought about potentially connecting this to your cable machine (not sure of the orientation of your rack relating to the cable machine though)
Turns out, my half rack as 33” between the j-hooks and the wall. What would happen if I shortened the upper arms a few inches? Would it mess up the usefulness of this? TIA
YES , iM thinking.... A- PUT your heaviest DUMBBELL behind your bench .... AND how to ( addon ) to make a push sled (yuo saw my 6 x 6 wood beast , thats 120 lbs, mostly reclaimed . recycle,)....I know what to use.... NOT easy to come by...............WIFE loves this and she can use it as " PUSH BACK " for her tush....
@@KaizenDIYGym AND multi position CALF PRESS , during the week, im gonna draw up wjhat im thinking as to " BEEF UP " this project, THANKS again for everything, enjoy ther sunday !
Yes, I addressed this in a short. Basically there is zero resistance at the bottom and 50% at the top. If you put 500 pounds on there the max you’re going to feel is 250 and that’s when you’re at the top of the movement. It’s not ideal but it’s a trade off when using a rack attachment rather than a standalone leg press. I use bands to increase resistance without having to add more weights. I’ve also messed around with connecting it to a cable machine for consistent resistance.
Looks like weights are too close to vertical at the beginning of the movement. Should modify it to have weights move more vertical which would make it a more even force over the entire movement.
I’ve done so many follow up videos since posting this two years ago. Check them out if you’re really interested in seeing an improvement on the resistance curve.
I have a FEW standard barbells. SIMPLE and yet STRONG ENOUGH. AND I'm thinking using up some THICK wood, like 6 x 6 ... 4x 4 and such...SLED.........i sent yuo pics VIA FB ..
@@KaizenDIYGym thanks - I weigh about 165 lbs and like to add weight to my dips (about 90 lbs or so) - do you think 3/4" would still be okay or should i just use the 1" ?
Thanks for watching! I got this question a lot after posting this video, so I actually made a follow up video testing out the weight capacity. czcams.com/video/JXZ6dLdPL-U/video.html In that video I got up to 450 pounds before I ran out of room on the weight sleeves.
In the video I went up to 200 pounds, I think it can handle twice that. If you're planning on going heavy consistently, I'd suggest adding a few more metal support brackets.
Your measurements are little bit off . 2 x 4 is around 3.5" wide at least here in Canada. when try to assembly 32" and 26.5" I am missing .75 inch on 26.5" and on 14". Is it OK to cut 32" and 19" little bit to be able to fit with shorter boards?
This is what CZcams is for ❤️🔥
Thank you! I’m stoked to see so many people enjoying this video!
Yeah, learning 🙌🏻
@@KaizenDIYGym you made all the cuts and confirmed angles. My pieces are not lining up. Seems the main 32” piece at the 40 degrees is too long when adding the 19” piece for the main side.
Amazing build, man. Made it myself and it’s working wonders for my leg days. One side note for those who are using this on a cheaper rack: Cut a piece of wood (or pvc in my case) that measures the distance from both bottoms of the rack. Place it in between both legs while you ratchet the strap to prevent the rack from buckling at the bottom. Had this issue with the Fitness Reality rack, but now it is working perfect. Thanks again for the build!!
Good call, thanks for providing that info. If you have a picture of it, I’d love to see how yours turned out.
How bout turning it around and use the wall to support the seat!
WRONG!!!!!!!!! Titan DOES NOT WIN. You win by a mile. In the eyes of those of us who don't have enormous piles of spare cash to buy "Titan" or any other brand name equipment, innovators such as you are our version of WINNER. I'm so glad I discovered your channel. You can bet your sweet hippie I subscribed and rang the bell.
That is so awesome to hear. I appreciate the support. The whole “Titan wins” was said tongue in cheek because becoming a sled was the biggest critique with their design.
This is exactly czcams.com/users/postUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS what I needed to get some exercise while I'm stuck at my desk all day. It's just the right size. Only downsides are that the right oeddale unscrews itself while I use it and increasing the tension causes it to squeak while in use. Both are minor issues that aren't that important to me. So I give it 5 stars.
Hands down the best DIY leg press. Thank you for sharing sir.
Hey thanks! I’m glad you like it!
Great job figuring out the angles, leverages and substitutions for steel components. I built it and agree that the movement feels natural and surprisingly similar to a leg press machine (which I've always wanted and will never have room for).
Yeah, I am glad it works for you. I've been using mine every leg day since I built it.
The guy who invented this has a lot of innovative great products.... This is a great DIY version
Thanks man! I'll have to check out the inventor!
@@KaizenDIYGym I believe you follow him on instagram 😎 PhenoXFitness
Oh heck yeah, I didn't realize. That's amazing!
looks great! Another awesome build. Glad to see the channel seems to be taking off
It's an honor hearing that from you! Thanks again man!
Well considering your leg press is about 20% the cost of theirs I think yours is still the winner, especially since it wouldn’t be difficult to either buy or build a sled. Love it. Good job sir.
Haha, yes! That’s awesome. Thanks so much!
Thanks for this. I was shopping for a leg press when I came across your video. Your tutorial was so well done and easy to follow and bonus, I managed to use wood I had hanging around my garage. I added a short pipe to the backside of the foot pad to hook a resistance band to. I find its smoother with the band and weight plates than with weight plates alone. Thanks again, I'm going to check out your other videos.
Awesome, I’m glad it worked for you! Mine is still holding up we’ll just over a year later.
This is perfect! I ordered a titan stealth leg press along with a T-3 rack with all the attachments. I received everything except the leg press and after waiting 3 months titan just canceled my order without even letting me know. So I will definitely be building this ASAP! Keep up the great content!
That’s crazy that they canceled your order! Luckily this build is pretty straightforward. I’d recommend bolting in the weight holders and using a thicker crossbar if you’ll be going heavy.
This is amazing. Works just as good on a Hafl Rack. I added an extra 60'' Pipe and used Galvanized Tube Straps and mounted it to the corner of the 2x4's and where the the foot stand meet. This will replace the using of my barbell and getting extra J hooks. (also will save the barbel from possibly vending over time). The other thing I did was used some left over cable from my pully system and add to ends of the cable, a carabeaner to go from the end of the half rack to the bottom of the benchg where i goes around the bench foot. In the video Kaize used tie straps that go from across the rack. Mine is set up to go from back of rack to bench. You just have to measure the size cable you need for you settings. In all this saved me 400 + $. Awesome job. Thanks
Very cool! If you have photos I’d love to see it.
I just finished building mines today thanks to you man! Great tutorial and very well explained step by step. Can’t wait to try it out!!
Excellent, let me know how you like it!
Tremendous project! I love that you can do dips on it too! Great video as usual!
Thank you so much Peej!
Bro your the reason I watch CZcams!! I built my own power rack and needed a leg press. This is awesome, great job!
I love to hear it! Please connect on Facebook, Instagram, or Reddit. I’d love to see your DIYs
Wow! I saw a fb reel on DIY gym and started looking again for a leg press and BOOM! There ya are! I Love You! Thank you!
Awesome, glad you found me! If you spend much time on Facebook, join our DIY gym equipment group (facebook.com/groups/diygymequipment/) lots of great inspiration there as well.
I feel like you could add handles and have a row machine on the back side too.. there would probably be enough room to modify grip as well.
I did it!! I finally built one…thank you so much for your template and instructions!
That is so awesome! Do you have pictures of it? I’d love to see how it turned out.
@@KaizenDIYGym I took a bunch but don’t have any social media to post it on. I showed my friends and compared yours and mine side by side and they were thoroughly impressed!
Love it! Thank you so much for the brilliant ideas and easy to follow instructions. With prices the way they are now for gym equipment, your videos make it easy to tackle projects and redirect that money towards equipment that you can’t make. 👍👍👍
Hey, thanks for the great feedback. That’s what makes these videos worthwhile!
Wow thanks, you are a genius, I could not find another solution to make a home leg press that would work for me. My other option was buying a large compact leg press machine for $900.
Hey thanks! I’m glad this tutorial has been useful for you. I’d love to see how yours turns out.
Dude, when you copy someone's design, You are not a genius. But he is very innovative! Innovativeness is doing things that no one else can do, and genius is doing something no one else can see!
We made ours and use a chain to hold the bench in place.. Thank you for sharing.
That's a great idea!
With how expensive rack attachments are, you’re a damn legend bro.
Would love to see a leg press attachment for lever arms!
Hey thanks! I’ve seen quite a few diy footplates for lever arms. If you can find me on instagram I’ll send you the posts.
Thanks for sharing your build and instructions, i used it to build my own, and am so happy, thanks
That is amazing to hear, I’m happy to help!
I saw the Titan leg press on garage gym reviews and got sticker shock from the price then your video popped up in my recommendations and I'm glad it did, today I used your plans to build your leg press but I used a pipe instead of a barbell for a stop and I used a pipe and band pegs at the bottom on the front of my rack to attach a pulley and use the lat/low row cable attachment for my resistance
Hey, that sounds like a pretty great mod. I’d love to see yours. Are you on IG?
@@KaizenDIYGym no instagram
Absolutely brilliant Bud👍👌
Thank you Simon! I really appreciate it!
I don't have a home gym or any of the tools or wood to build this...yet I watched the video... The power of suggested videos
That’s amazing to hear, thank you for watching!
Great video been looking at getting a leg press but limited room already got a rack so this is perfect cheers
Awesome, make sure to check out my follow up video that answers a lot of the questions I’ve been getting. Definitely good information to have before you build. I’d love to see how yours turns out!
Not much of a DYI person but going to give this a shot. Looks just as good as other options and way cheaper
Awesome, I love to hear it!
READY TO BUILT MINE. THANKS FOR VIDEO.
Awesome!
Another awesome build. Best diy gym equipment channel
Thank you so much!
I know it’s a bit early but any updates on how well it’s holding up with the stacked weights? And aside from the second video, any other modifications/recommendations you can think of for longevity and safety? I want to start building one next week! And thank you for posting your videos. It’s hard to get a hold of one in Canada cause all the companies I contacted don’t ship to here with a heavy unit or the shipping cost more than the unit itself. I’m so glad I found your channel and your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Totally underrated and deserve more subs/likes!
Yes, it’s holding up great. If you’re on Tiktok I post workouts every week or so with it. Long term, I’d definitely recommend swapping the screws for bolts on the weight sleeves. I also recently noticed that the bar supporting all of the weight is starting to have a very slight bend. Maybe use a 1.25” steel pipe instead of the 1”
@@KaizenDIYGym that’s great info! Thank you! I’m in the process of collecting my material then starting to build next week! And do you mean the 60inch steel pipe or the two 12 inch ones? If you don’t mind me asking, how much are you pressing to notice a slight bend? I’m starting my fitness journey again after surgery and am a 5’2” female who last pressed about 200lbs awhile ago on a commercial gym machine so I have a long way to go with building strength
@@KaizenDIYGym I took the sleeves off an Olympic bar. Works a treat and can handle serious weight over the 1 inch bar
Great video. Finished mines and my family loves it. Mines cost only $39 due to me having most of the material already!
That’s amazing!
i am looking at building one of these soon. The question that i had was around the angle at which the weight moves. I would assume it is easier to move a weight on a pendulum sideways, rather than to move it up. Less effort from the legs is what i mean. So if the weight moves mostly sideways, instead of up, you would need to use more weight to get the same effort from your legs. It would be more effort to shift the weight upwards at a 40 degree angle as opposed to 10.
I was thinking rather than have the arms hanging straight down, you put the starting position at more of an angle (ie swing it back), and maybe have chains from the rear of the rack to hold them up. Then you lower the incline on the bench to let you lift your legs higher into the air (because the leg press plate is going to be raised higher, and it changes the angle of the press). That way you are pressing a higher proportion of the weights upwards, increasing the stress on the legs and lowering the weight requirements.
EDIT Actually now that i look at the pictures on your webpage, you could probably achieve what i am suggesting by simply moving the safety barbell up a couple of notches on the rack. I think that would tilt the angle of the arm back a bit. Love the design, thanks
Yeah, to be honest, I’ve tried doing it all sorts of ways. Each variation works the legs differently and has a different resistance curve. In my recent video about pulleys, I connected the leg press to two pulleys and that was probably the most effective variation so far.
@@KaizenDIYGym i will check that out. I am also considering some sort of resistance bands attachment
His video came up in my suggestions and gotta say That's really awesome man! Excellent work!
That is so cool to hear! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks!
@@KaizenDIYGym Heya that's ok man I'm glad it was suggested. Was interesting seeing what you built and that it works well too. You have a great talent there! Have you been making your own equipment for long?
I’ve been woodworking for about six years. I started making stuff for my gym a year ago and posting the builds on Reddit. People kept asking how to make the pieces I was making. In August of last year I started doing tutorials and posting on my website. In March I posted my first CZcams video. Ever since then I’ve been getting lots of requests and every build is more challenging. I am really active on Instagram and repost a lot of stuff that the diy home gym community builds based on my tutorials. That’s the best part of all this.
@@KaizenDIYGym nice man! I don't have an ig account but I'll see if I can check it out. Deffo Interested in seeing what you do next :) also got to say great tattoos man!
Just started looking for something like this as I can't do barbell squats anymore due to a disk issue in my middle back. I love diy lifting stuff and make all my own plates. Definitely making this!
You should make a hip thrust machine!
I have one done just haven’t posted the video yet
Very Good DIY video for the Leg Press. Can you tell me the inside depth of the power rack that you are using ? Is it 24” or 30” and would your DIY Leg Press or The Stealth press work inside a 24” power rack ?
Thanks
Mine is 30” but the design will work with a 24” rack as well.
You absolutely rock man, game changer and now my home gym will be complete!!
Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to seeing yours when it is done!
@@KaizenDIYGym I will definitely send you a picture! Question for you, did you square off your lumber or did you just leave the rounded edge on the 2x4's. Thanks
@@marcusvickers5645 I just left the rounded edges on the 2x4s
Great channel mate. Really high quality content and build skills. My new favourite channel. Namaste x
Thank you so much! I love hearing that! These videos are definitely a lot of work and it’s nice to know people appreciate it.
Are that going to support the huuuuge weights needed for lower body stimulation? Maybe unilateral work would spare the gadget....
Thank god I can weld and have a horizontal band saw and drill press. I’m going to copy titans exactly lol.
Awesome! I’d love to see it when you’re done
Badass brother gonna make one it's gonna help me out a lot. I'm 51 lost much muscle mass in legs, sugar going up but this definitely will help with building and maintaining muscle thanks.
Glad you like it! As long as you keep moving and pushing forward, you're on the right track.
Nice Channel! Found you on IG thru other gym IG Pages. You deserve more views and subs! Looking forward to see what you do next.
Thank you so much! I’d love more views and subs. I’m working every day to get there. Lots of awesome content in the works!
Great video. I started making the project.how can I use resistance bands. For the first half of the movement
This is quality! Subbed to the channel.
I bet you can easily add bands too
Thanks for the sub! I haven't tried bands yet but I bet you're right
This is such a brilliant idea mate
I appreciate the kind words! I love building this stuff!
Would it be possible to know the measurements of the original device or see some steel construction?
R3place that diamond kick Plate with Skateboard deck tape then you just cut $40 out of your cost can get this down closer to 100$ depending on. What you already have on hand!
That’s a great suggestion
Which one feels better for leg grows.....leg press machine or this one rack attached ? ....whant build one but have to choose which one is better! Thanks
Leg press machine will always be better than this rack attachment. The downside is the cost and space of a full machine.
Awesome video Bro! Can you tell some of the dimensions of the build. Like the height from the floor. (The mounting bar) Looks like about 48". I'm building a frame to mount it in place of the rack!
It’s really a matter of preference. Mine is about 48” off the ground.
Wow that's awesome! Congrats!
Thanks man! I really love this one!
@@KaizenDIYGym Your craftsmanship is top notch. I wish I had your patience and vision. I don't mind building and making things work, but my shit looks so ghetto and yours is so professional looking.
Sub'd, this will be the perfect project to add an additional function to my power rack.
Awesome, thank you! I'd love to see how yours turns out!
A flywheel trainer would be awesome!
Getting a lot of votes for this today!
Great tutorial! Do you have any idea how much weight this holds?
I’ve gone up to 200 pounds and that was no problem. Titan’s maxes out at 500, so I’d say that’s probably about the same for this. If you are planning on going that heavy regularly, I’d add more of the metal braces to the areas where the wood joins together.
Awesome work dude!
Thank you so much!
Hackenschmidt that would be very interessting.
thank you!
In Spain I can't find any distributor that sells it and buying in the USA from the Canary Islands would be very expensive.
Hi just double checking do you measure at the longest side of the angle cut or the shortest to get the length of the 2x4s
So awesome!!
Thank you so much!
I gotta sell my Nautulis rack that has the cable pulleys on the back for a square rack like this one.
3x3 racks are definitely more versatile for rack attachments. The rack in this video is the Ethos 1.0 and can be purchased for less than $800. I recently upgraded to a REP rack but it has similar dimensions.
Great idea.
Thanks!
wow. i need this
Yeah, you should try it out
awesome video, what is the max load for the leg press?
I have another video answering that exact question
Waow THX!
Heck yeah, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great idea🔥
Thank you!
I am considering making it myself in 50 mm x 50 mm steel tube and I would like to see a design that I cannot find.
Any idea of a maximum load? Have you thought about potentially connecting this to your cable machine (not sure of the orientation of your rack relating to the cable machine though)
Yes, I have videos on this channel where I do both of those things
Turns out, my half rack as 33” between the j-hooks and the wall. What would happen if I shortened the upper arms a few inches? Would it mess up the usefulness of this? TIA
I don’t think it would make a huge difference but I don’t know for sure
@@KaizenDIYGym ok. I’m going to give it a shot and test it. Thanks!
Maybe since this leg press doesn’t work as a sled, maybe a sled/torque can be the next project?
That's a great idea, I've added it to the list!
If you use magnetic resistance like the Torque does, it avoids the hassle of loading it up with plates to provide resistance.
Anyone figured out how to make bench to stay in the place without straps? I am thinking to do something with 2x4, like T bar to connect to the rack.
Pendulum squat! It’s what the people want, it’s what the people need
You must have read my mind 🤯 check out the short I posted yesterday
@@KaizenDIYGym yes! Just found your channel last night. You are making some cool stuff!
YES , iM thinking.... A- PUT your heaviest DUMBBELL behind your bench .... AND how to ( addon ) to make a push sled (yuo saw my 6 x 6 wood beast , thats 120 lbs, mostly reclaimed . recycle,)....I know what to use.... NOT easy to come by...............WIFE loves this and she can use it as " PUSH BACK " for her tush....
Haha, that’s awesome!
@@KaizenDIYGym AND multi position CALF PRESS , during the week, im gonna draw up wjhat im thinking as to " BEEF UP " this project, THANKS again for everything, enjoy ther sunday !
Brilliant!!!
Thanks man! I appreciate the support!
1 question, can I use this diy leg press on a Rogue half rack 2 foot from the wall??
I built one. Not sure if anyone is experiencing this? I can load a ton of weight and it seems really light? Is it the angle?
Yes, I addressed this in a short. Basically there is zero resistance at the bottom and 50% at the top. If you put 500 pounds on there the max you’re going to feel is 250 and that’s when you’re at the top of the movement. It’s not ideal but it’s a trade off when using a rack attachment rather than a standalone leg press. I use bands to increase resistance without having to add more weights. I’ve also messed around with connecting it to a cable machine for consistent resistance.
Looks like weights are too close to vertical at the beginning of the movement. Should modify it to have weights move more vertical which would make it a more even force over the entire movement.
I’ve done so many follow up videos since posting this two years ago. Check them out if you’re really interested in seeing an improvement on the resistance curve.
How much depth is required for the press? I have a PRX rack that only comes about two feet off the wall.
I’ll have to measure to give you an exact number but I don’t think wall racks have enough space
Do u ever get compared to CM Punk?
Haha, no but I'll take it. He's a bad ass
I have a FEW standard barbells. SIMPLE and yet STRONG ENOUGH. AND I'm thinking using up some THICK wood, like 6 x 6 ... 4x 4 and such...SLED.........i sent yuo pics VIA FB ..
Good stuff, your gear is awesome
@@KaizenDIYGym thank you
Great job - do you think using 3/4" pipe would be good enough - even for dipping ?
Lots of variables but I think 3/4” pipe would hold my weight for dips.
@@KaizenDIYGym thanks - I weigh about 165 lbs and like to add weight to my dips (about 90 lbs or so) - do you think 3/4" would still be okay or should i just use the 1" ?
Olá amigo, parabéns pelo trabalho,bom de mais,de quanto é esse tubo vermelho, é 100/100 ou 80/80?
Obrigado! Usando o Google Translate, ainda estou a ter dificuldade em compreender a tua pergunta.
@@KaizenDIYGym o rack,ele 100*100
Nice. And for the record, the angles on Titan's model are too low to be a worthwhile sled.
Thanks! I’ve definitely heard that before.
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Thank you so much!
¡Muy ingenioso!👌👍
Thank you so much!
Genius
Thanks man! I love building this stuff!
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What gauge you use for work out stand.
What gauge should be need .
My rack is made from 11 gauge steel
Pls make plates and dumbells
The only DIYs I’ve seen are the concrete one, is that what you’re requesting?
@@KaizenDIYGym yes ❤️❤️
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Awesome! I’m glad you like it!
This is fantastic. Where are those written instructions?
You can find a link to those in the video description or click here: garagegymexperiment.com/diy-leg-press-machine-rack-attachment/
@@KaizenDIYGym thank you very much. I stumbled accross your channel this morning. This addition will add some serious versatility to my home gym.
@@wadeintoit that’s awesome to hear! Tag me on Instagram after you build it, I’d love to see how yours turns out
@@KaizenDIYGym I certainly will.
Nice.
How much weight have you put on?
Thanks for watching! I got this question a lot after posting this video, so I actually made a follow up video testing out the weight capacity. czcams.com/video/JXZ6dLdPL-U/video.html
In that video I got up to 450 pounds before I ran out of room on the weight sleeves.
@@KaizenDIYGym Fantastic!!!
I'm going to wach it. Thx.
About how much weight do you think it can handle without concern? How much have you max on it.. looks good 2 x 👍
In the video I went up to 200 pounds, I think it can handle twice that. If you're planning on going heavy consistently, I'd suggest adding a few more metal support brackets.
Your measurements are little bit off . 2 x 4 is around 3.5" wide at least here in Canada. when try to assembly 32" and 26.5" I am missing .75 inch on 26.5" and on 14". Is it OK to cut 32" and 19" little bit to be able to fit with shorter boards?
Honestly, I made this video so long ago I have no idea. I’d say just modify the dimensions to work with your lumber.
I just got another 2x4 from home depot and cut little bit longer.
What should the next project be? Leave a comment and let me know!
DIY standing single leg curl rack attachment like the Sorinex one!
I literally just took a screenshot of this yesterday and added it to my to-do list! Nice!
@@KaizenDIYGym It looks awesome but waaayyy too expensive for me haha. Work your magic, man!
DIY jammer arms rack attachment!
@@valeriomastroleo9596 That'd be cool. Especially with a converging option, if possible.
Can you do a stand alone weight sled/prowler? Been wanting to build one
I can definitely do that. I’ll add it to the list!
cool, but those 4 screws holding the weight are going to rip out of the wood eventually.
Definitely. I addressed this concern in the follow up video. You can find a link to it in the description of this video.
Can you make a quick video on a board press?
Yes, definitely. That would be a quick and simple project. thanks for the recommendation!
What adjustable weight bench is that you have?
It’s the REP AB-3000, I love it. Great bench
Do you have a diy chest press vid?
Nope, I haven’t made a chest press video yet but it’s on my list
With the lengths is it to the tip of the point
Yes, to the tip 👍
@@KaizenDIYGym thanks