How to Build a Backyard Calisthenics Gym

How to Build a Backyard Calisthenics Gym | Ninja Warrior Course

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3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Pablodwnunda 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@moosehead4497 5 ай бұрын

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

@Piucidchampion 3 ай бұрын

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 17 күн бұрын

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 13 күн бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mysticandroid57 Жыл бұрын

I need proof!

@jimmiller6915 2 жыл бұрын

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. 💪

@spreadthefunk 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍💪🏼

@60SecondCalisthenics 3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@RubenRodriguez-tc9lz 3 жыл бұрын

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

@alliz7707 Жыл бұрын

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

@uglygator1 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@josephthejuggler 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Hopefully this will help you out with yours.

@TheyCallMeVic 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and have fun building yours.

@nickt3316 Жыл бұрын

WOW! This is awesome. Well done

@vkbowers 4 күн бұрын

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

@jasonphillips150 17 күн бұрын

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

@akumabito2008 3 ай бұрын

This is a really cool design. Thanks for sharing!

@ACAIDC 2 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Have fun!

@edward3553 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Definitely copying this.

@JBuckenmeyer 2 жыл бұрын

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

@nascarfreak45 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@waltcox9224 2 жыл бұрын

Super impressive! Great work sir 👏

@heatheresteubing-fisher9729 2 жыл бұрын

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

@OU8Aspark 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very nice installation.

@pawelkapica5363 4 ай бұрын

Very cool setup. Thanks for sharing brother.

@Katana_00 10 ай бұрын

5 Stars bro!!! Incredible execution!

@cipriannemet519 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@hundred.billion 2 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be able to help!

@ShauPhanLay 3 ай бұрын

THIS IS AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS!

@gem934 11 ай бұрын

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

@remymxo Жыл бұрын

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

@joshmxvi 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! Thanks for the video

@ThePiitteri Ай бұрын

Legend. Thank you. Great base for my plans.

@briantorkelson4395 4 ай бұрын

dude! this is awesome! great job!

@doktordice9219 2 жыл бұрын

Great job … very impressive set up :)

@ok2x 10 ай бұрын

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

@dannyqu8187 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve more attention !

@flomax_actual 4 ай бұрын

Really Awesome Job!

@rickymetzenbomb7548 3 ай бұрын

This is awesome, I want to build something similar.

@garrettshoughton9886 3 жыл бұрын

thats awesome man!

@roberttari1787 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrKrypto73 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@dirtsmiles8098 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great.

@christravis8572 9 ай бұрын

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

@DavidTolansProfile 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@bananaman287 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. Looks really good

@shanefitt 2 жыл бұрын

Quality my friend 👌 Bravo 👏

@martinhorak4712 17 сағат бұрын

Holy shit, thats amazing 😲

@CharlieTheCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out. Hope it helped.

@stevejoung4711 3 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@johnboss3562 2 жыл бұрын

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

@powerplantpipe Жыл бұрын

what a cool project

@refuter Жыл бұрын

this is excellent!

@Ravi-hp5uh Жыл бұрын

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

@PlattyPlayer Жыл бұрын

Awesome man!

@MarvelMan07 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@madeleinenoble4295 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@centuryfreud Жыл бұрын

Legit build. I will copy this.

@NickandKatieMTB Жыл бұрын

this is so cool man!!!

@PilotMuse Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@bteuscher6680 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@KA-te7nd Жыл бұрын

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

@melvinlovejones9722 5 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks!

@excelsiortoall7967 Жыл бұрын

Very nice!!

@TomPenningtonGeorgia Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!

@jekyllhyde374 5 ай бұрын

Amazing

@Christopher7555 Жыл бұрын

Waow! this is amazing..

@not_the_creator_of_blender 2 ай бұрын

nice work

@degenviking6068 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kagenza 3 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@ks1u 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@JennyFaithalicious 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@timesliders 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome!

@MrBsmurfy 5 ай бұрын

great job

@liddell13 Жыл бұрын

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

@11Elevenpunk 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@peterbirt7248 Жыл бұрын

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

@debracrowder2572 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jonboysprowash7845 Жыл бұрын

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?

@mr.styles5559 Жыл бұрын

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?

@jonclough6344 8 ай бұрын

Love it, a little bit jealous

@grantrendle8646 3 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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.

@LifeSharp11 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!

@emsbuff Жыл бұрын

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

@alceljustineilagangonda1179 8 ай бұрын

This is what I want

@Ricosyard Жыл бұрын

Dope af

@jasonfoster5285 Жыл бұрын

Dope 😎 video

@massappeal5291 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@Rollin33087 2 жыл бұрын

Woooooow encouraging its time to hit up Home Depot

@billyhoyle5128 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jeremychen5059 3 жыл бұрын

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

@VFit4life 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@davidurriola4235 Жыл бұрын

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

@amck72 Жыл бұрын

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

@danielbauman752 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done post digging by hand and I can say that machine would have save a day or two of work

@VFit4life Жыл бұрын

I started doing them by hand and then realized that was gonna take forever. So I went out and rented the augur.

@user-th9ey6yc4z 9 ай бұрын

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

@tinatiel3765 Жыл бұрын

_cries in apartment_ But seriously, gonna try and build something like this inside if I can, because damn I'm inspired! Will start with a standing pullup bar, and then see if I can make something that attaches to it for monkeybars and can be folded away when done. All that said, SOOO much nicer when you can exercise/play outside like this. Gorgeous fucking work man!

@richardhenry1969 3 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful job. I really like how you integrated the different stations but it’s all basically one setup. I’m definitely going to steal some of your ideas for mine. I’m starting on Sunday weather permitting. The only thing that is giving me pause is how tall to make it. I’m 5’6 my little nephew is 4 years old an small. I’m thinking if I make it 6’ it would benefit us both. Yours looks 9’ above ground. Anyway what do you think. I’d appreciate any advice.

@VFit4life 3 жыл бұрын

My highest point is 8 feet. I wanted the setup to work for me and my kids so that's why I incorporated different height bars. Your little cousin is gonna grow so I think you should put the bar higher than 6 feet. You want it high enough so you can hang from it without your feet touching the ground. Hope this helps and glad you like the setup.

@richardhenry1969 3 жыл бұрын

@@VFit4life Thank you for the explanation. Your absolutely right, I need to think about it as a long term build. Really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Hope you have a wonderful day

@0862ricky Жыл бұрын

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.

@Patinator Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ericwanner7966 2 ай бұрын

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!