Isometric Bar-and-Chain Training Device

Isometric Bar-and-Chain Training Device - DIY VIDEO

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3 жыл бұрын

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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@Yup712 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@devincolon1271 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@izapetrichor6194 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shawnandnickiclem5613 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@shawnandnickiclem5613 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.

@shawnandnickiclem5613 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobjamer8956 Absolutely Agree.

@LilA-zl6tf Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@STBRetired1 2 жыл бұрын

$ 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 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@mreverybody1150 Жыл бұрын

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!

@peteryanev51 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Were you looking at the IsoChain by Dragon Door?

@ultimatebanana9302 3 жыл бұрын

He’s an amazing guy AND knows bob the builder

@harisreenivasan6454 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@charlesevans9139 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@wolfchanel2879 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MindScienceAlchemy 3 жыл бұрын

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

@darylwaltz8588 3 жыл бұрын

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

@alifalif6986 3 жыл бұрын

Sameeee

@Latenightg4ming 3 жыл бұрын

Part of the ship, part of the crew

@simonp4832 3 жыл бұрын

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

@addressunknown983 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video Please make another video on this

@corystreat5420 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to be a new subscriber! Thank you,Cory

@markstephenson9426 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tiffanyr.l.peters4226 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mamakitty6549 3 жыл бұрын

I love this diy! ❤️

@kimrossjensen3077 3 жыл бұрын

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

@stevepimentel237 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Auctor137 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ProdigalNomad 2 жыл бұрын

This is Bruce Lee's program. Try this for starters. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ar53hc2T0J_Io2w.html

@larrywallace2881 10 ай бұрын

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.

@hscoelho 4 ай бұрын

Very nice. Thank you.

@justacatusingcellphone1247 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, my favorite video, hybrid carpentry

@jonathanziegler8126 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@DaleAmigaman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Very useful.

@BRUCELEE-uf5yt 3 жыл бұрын

Thenks ♥️🥀😍

@christopherwinrow3878 3 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant

@scooterholmes1174 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@ataru1966 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

This information seems awfully familiar...

@lakeshatheman3106 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jacobt1827 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MAX_Ceazer 2 жыл бұрын

You saved me at least $400. Thank you.

@kynannicholls8770 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this

@Guimoist 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Bob :-)

@snazdogdbfan251 2 жыл бұрын

Grateful to have Hampton as a brother 🥲

@allenjones6737 Жыл бұрын

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!"

@JM-qz3ps 3 ай бұрын

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.

@ij6806 7 ай бұрын

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

@renegonzalez8309 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

"back squat"

@ryanhawley3030 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Part of the ship part of the crew

@kevinholbrook4316 3 жыл бұрын

Part of the ship part of the crew

@BlueEyedAmerican 3 жыл бұрын

Part of the ship part of the crew

@Xenon-rl1me 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rylansheesley1308 3 жыл бұрын

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

@chrismunz8262 2 жыл бұрын

Hanging Scales are available 110-11,000lbs

@StircrzyGRAMLING Жыл бұрын

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

@mreverybody1150 Жыл бұрын

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

@bernicevanwinkle1769 2 жыл бұрын

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

@daveelliston1255 3 жыл бұрын

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

@phoirahlan1910 3 жыл бұрын

Living and learn

@xaklr 3 жыл бұрын

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

@samkingsly1636 3 жыл бұрын

Bro need a video on lower back pain

@albertojkd164 11 ай бұрын

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

@MrJohnNinja 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

He is true Asian

@priyaj5283 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kewnst Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rauf2610 Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@bigmanpigman1337 Жыл бұрын

You CAN make a DIY chair my friend!

@codeitude 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Odinson224 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@WillyEast 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@vin5388 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelVash7886 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find a heavier spring?

@DaniRobinsom 3 жыл бұрын

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

@timberling 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mreverybody1150 Жыл бұрын

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

@BenSemisch 3 жыл бұрын

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

@m.b.593 3 жыл бұрын

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

@STBRetired1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@jenna333081 3 жыл бұрын

Part of the ship part of the crew

@Niborino9409 2 жыл бұрын

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

@STBRetired1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ProdigalNomad 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

@@kirstenbuckman3202 Excellent suggestion. Thanks.

@SweemTim89 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ticker8379 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Hampton, I am early :)

@HybridCalisthenics 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mathisfamily2765 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@nobo1682 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wolfthenics6286 3 жыл бұрын

spring link please

@DivaRoach 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have the same flip flops

@gatoryak7332 2 жыл бұрын

Well, aren't you special little man.

@DivaRoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@gatoryak7332 yes

@snappingearth6968 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iN14lbqGveCdaH0.html&ab_channel=TheBioneer (you may have already seen it though😊)

@mohd.asaads.279 2 жыл бұрын

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

@STBRetired1 2 жыл бұрын

"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.

@salvadorpaniagua4016 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood should I use?

@STBRetired1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@milliondollarmule2517 6 ай бұрын

Stair tread would work well.

@Cooleditscool 3 жыл бұрын

You missed “have a beautiful day”🙁

@radiantmind8729 8 ай бұрын

♠️♠️♠️♠️♠️

@liroon0253 3 жыл бұрын

He's a pasta guy oi

@hideout1316 3 жыл бұрын

Why is there dislikes

@MAX_Ceazer 2 жыл бұрын

Dragon's door.

@ezioadonis8039 3 жыл бұрын

So how do you use it ? Lol

@ellissampson8699 3 жыл бұрын

Please where closed toed shoes. Be safe

@gatoryak7332 2 жыл бұрын

Please spell correctly.

@sol31957 2 жыл бұрын

would you sell me one?,

@Ulixes83 3 жыл бұрын

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

@qatza1003 3 жыл бұрын

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 kzfaq.info for an unboxing and use review where he discusses the pro's and con's.

@mohd.asaads.279 2 жыл бұрын

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