DIY belt squat machine using the Titan Fitness wall mounted pulley tower

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@SignorAveya 2 года назад

Oh wow, fantastic, well done, thank you for sharing!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@giannipastore7963 2 года назад

Awesome as usual!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

I appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@kpath74 2 года назад

You have helped so many ppl with this idea.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Awesome! I am glad to hear it!

@PraveensFitnessFamily 2 года назад

Awesome 💪 😊

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@kpath74 2 года назад

We the people need a diy build for an inverse curl machine.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

I’ll add it to my list!

@shannonmcdowell4189 Год назад

My basement gym is similar to yours. Instead of a squat buddy I use a chain bolted to a joist and connect and connect the chain with an extra caribiner to not have to start from the lowest position. Thanks for helping me turn my extra Titan pulley system in to a very functional belt squat machine!

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

That’s a great options too! Glad you got some inspiration out of the video.

@CamaronesFuegos 2 года назад

Awesome video! I'm starting my journey towards building a home gym and will use your belt squat as inspo. I envision having the pulley attached to the power rack so I can do belt/barbell squats to really get the legs burning. Plus it can be used for weighted pull ups and dips. Keep up the good work!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

That’s awesome, I look forward to hearing about your progress

@aldobruno712 2 года назад

I liked the video, shared and I am commenting to help with the algo. Good work Kyle! as always, an aficionado subscriber :)

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Haha, thanks so much! You’re the best

@HagakureJunkie Год назад

This is such an amazing channel!

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Thank you so much. Lots of good stuff planned for the next year as well. Thanks for the support!

@RyanTreadaway 2 года назад

I’m almost certainly going to be doing this for both the leg ext/curl and belt squat.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Nice, I can’t wait to see it. This set up is a real game changer. I’d love to hear what you think after yours is set up.

@RyanTreadaway 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym I like it for the leg ext/curl the most. You can still add plates to the ext/curl itself if you max out the cable.

@Eric-oo5pn 2 года назад

Love this! I just made a version out of steel and it performs pretty well. I need to make the belt squat buddy next as the range of motion is somewhat limited without it (which I believe you do say in the video).

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

That’s awesome. I’d love to see your steel version. The best squat buddy helps with starting from the standing position, not so much with range of motion but it’s a pretty simple build and definitely worth a shot.

@carloscamargo5579 2 года назад

Perfect!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Thank you so much bro!

@bclaydon1 2 года назад

That's awesome! I was thinking, maybe there's a way to put the belt squat buddy on hinges, so it tips forward or a 1 sided version that tips to the side. But that's a clever squat platform!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Thanks man, I really like using it. I’ve only done a few lag days with it but I can already tell it is going to be a very effective accessory exercise. The belt squat buddy serves it’s purpose but I agree that it can and should be improved. I’ll keep using it and see what modifications I can make.

@charlesarpjr1066 2 года назад

Great ideas. Clever & frugal. Suggest u research rivet nuts / inserts. Quick & cheap method for temporary ( or permanent) attachments to tube metal used in weight machines. Good & easy option for mods.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

That is awesome, thanks so much for the recommendation. I’ll add these to my arsenal

@Ram3s Год назад

J'adore cette chaîne je viens de découvrir Compliqué pour trouver les matériaux Et convertirmais c'est magnifique cette chaîne Bravo pour ton travail!

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Merci beaucoup! Je suis heureux que vous appréciiez mes vidéos

@anthonyl8959 2 года назад

Awesome idea! Could also be good for single leg squats to take advantage of the low weight rating.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

That’s true! I realized after I made the video that using both cables at the same time increases the ratio to 1:1

@evanbowen3979 2 года назад

Love this idea, and I think I've cracked the weight capacity problem. Instead of permanently connecting one side of the tower to your blue pulley, raise the tower's pulleys higher, then connect a single cable to both d rings on the tower. Run the connecting cable through the blue pulley and bam, as long as you've made your connector long enough, you won't hit the pulley with the d rings and you also double your weight capacity! Thanks so much for continuing to make these amazing videos!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Yes, you are absolutely correct. I first heard about this the day I posted the video. Several people suggested it and it blew my mind. I totally forgot to even try that before posting the video. I’ll probably make a follow up video. Thanks so much for suggesting this. Our feedback and ideas make the community as a whole smarter and more efficient!

@Eighty55 Год назад

You could double it again by connecting a pulley block to your belt, looping the cable around it, and connecting the end to a stable fixed location, like an eye hook. You're essentially inverting the pulley ratio. You exert double force and move the load twice as far.

@rftjalsma 7 месяцев назад

@@Eighty55 Could you expand on this?

@Eighty55 7 месяцев назад

@rftjalsma like how does this principle work? Or how do you do it?

@rftjalsma 7 месяцев назад

@@Eighty55 Well, a bit of both i guess ;) I know about pulley configurations with a 2:1 ratio (i.e. a ten pound plate produces 5 pounds of resistance), but I never heard about pulley configurations with a 1:2 ratio (i.e. a five pound plate produces 10 pounds of resistance). Is this what you are implying or did I misunderstand? And how would you go about setting this up?

@redwhiteandblueblood Год назад

Subscribed bro 👍 Elite stuff here

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Thanks so much!

@AntiGravityResearch2022 Год назад

I’m going to try to modify my old Titan lat tower to do this! Wish me luck

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

You got this bro! Let me know how it turns out!

@iksnilert Год назад

Put my Titan tower together last weekend, this weekend I'm putting the belt squat platform together.

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

@iksnilert Год назад

@Kaizen DIY Gym Had to put building the platform on hold for a week due to probably the last nice weekend for golf this year. Finally, I got everything put together, and it works awesome. I built my spotter stand rectangular, so I got some hinges to throw on so I can just flip it up and down.

@poplawsj Год назад

To double the possible resistance you can use, I think you can use a 2:1 pulley on yourself. Anchor the pulley cable to the platform and put a pulley on the cable between the platform anchor and the first pulley the cable comes through on. attach your belt squat to pulley.

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Yeah, using both cables turns it into 1:1. I don’t know why I didn’t try it while making the video.

@JP-fk6pm 2 года назад

Genius

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Awesome, thanks so much!

@DesignBuildLift 2 года назад

I watched the video twice because I am a Kaizen Super Fan!

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

Words cannot describe how much I appreciate you.

@fespinoza14 2 года назад

I know you have one but would love to see you make an adjustable bench.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

It is on my list. I am definitely excited about it but I really want to make sure I do it right.

@fespinoza14 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym going to be making a rack soon and I cant wait to apply all of your DIY's. Great job keep the video and ideas coming

@futbol1972 10 месяцев назад

Man i have one of thoese towers just in the corner of my garage and dont use it since i have pretty much everything. I just bought a rhino belt squat but thinking about selling it and getting squat max md?? Have u used squat max befire by any chance?

@JB-po3rb Год назад

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 10 Point from Germany

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

thanks so much!

@futbol1972 Год назад

Nice I was about to buy the rhino belt squat but I have one of this towers in tje corner of my garage gym so I will defwntly do this. I have two lower back buldging disk so this with my rep hex bar wil help:)

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Awesome! I’m glad this video is useful to you. After using this for a few months I have two modifications to recommend. I’d make the platform wider and set the pulley more towards the center of the platform. Otherwise perfect. Also, using both cables makes the ratio 1:1

@futbol1972 Год назад

@@KaizenDIYGym thank u for the heads up. If u don't mind asking about how wide are u thinking? Wide enough to do sumo squats? Anyways let me know..also you mentioned to put pulley more towards the center is that so it can be rigjt under me when squating?

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

@@futbol1972 my recommendation would be measure the width of your feet while doing your preferred squat and go with that. Mine could use an inch or two on each side. Yes, you want the pulley to be directly below you. Mine is a bit too far forward.

@futbol1972 Год назад

@@KaizenDIYGym thank u:)

@futbol1972 Год назад

How u doing brotha, How do u like your set up, is there any downsides to it, do u know how much weigjt I can squat on it? Can I stil use it as a cable tower .machine or not anymore?

@tas1424 2 года назад

I'm hoping to soon buy myself a single cable tower from a brand here in the UK but that is very similar in design to the Titan one. I would like to make myself a belt squat platform like yours but I was wondering if you (or anyone with any thoughts really) felt that the load capabilities of the tower would be sufficient for most regular gym goers? I'm also going to look to play with some jammer arm variations of the belt squat so was wondering how you find the DIY lever versions compare with the DIY cable versions considering maximum loads, ease of use etc? Note that I'm specifically asking about the DIY versions and their limitations/strengths as a Rogue Rhino and a Wenning belt squat are way over my budget! 🤣

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

A commenter mentioned that I could increase the ratio from 2:1 to 1:1 by using both pulley cables at the same time. I tested it out today and it is true. By connecting the cables together with a carabiner and then running a single cable from that carabiner to my belt, it becomes 1:1. It is a pretty great trick and I'll probably end up doing a follow up video.

@kylebread Год назад

Thank you! Been trying to see information on how to bolt the pulley tower to the studs. What materials did you use for that?

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

I used 1/4” lag bolts about 4” in length with a 1/4” washer

@Joe-qs2bq 9 месяцев назад

How thick is the cord you are using? ... Thank you

@tedhicks5431 7 месяцев назад

I'm suppose to get the belt with chain for Christmas gotta rigged something

@KaizenDIYGym 7 месяцев назад

Good luck!

@memolibir Год назад

This 1 for weighted push ups ?

@garretthohn 4 месяца назад

What was the reason for using the pulley housing and the pulley versus just the pulley centered up on the 2x4 underneath? It seems like it would act like less of a toe stubber when recessed within. Cheers!

@KaizenDIYGym 4 месяца назад

Using the housing gives it more flexibility in movement. I’ve done it both ways and prefer this option better.

@futbol1972 Год назад

I wonder if I could set up belt squats with titan selectorized lat pull down machine? However I would like to start on top due to bad knee

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Belt squats with selectorized machines is difficult because you need to get the full weight stack up before starting. With plate loaded, and can load the weight up after getting it into position.

@Avefenixfuego8 2 года назад

Hey, I have a suggestion, could you make some hooks to hang the dumbbells over a bar? I've looked in many shops and it's out of stock, when lifting heavy dumbbells in the presses it's very hard to lift them, and many times I've hurt myself. Thank you. Your videos have helped me a lot.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

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@Avefenixfuego8 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym Thanks, I live in Spain, isn't workable for me

@stephenoday3275 Год назад

If you found a way to use both those pulleys youd have a 1:1 ratio and swapping to metal pulleys would just increase the weight capacity to over 400lbs

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

Yeah, right after I published this video I learned that using both cables at the same time give it 1:1. I recently swapped out all of the pulley wheels to aluminum and plan on doing a follow up video.

@stephenoday3275 Год назад

@@KaizenDIYGym can't wait for it!

@dylano7242 2 года назад

I have a powertec bench has cables, I'll have build that belt squat platform now. And stop thinking need send + $600 for a belt squat machine

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

That is awesome. Let me know how yours turns out!

@amsterbyu 2 месяца назад

Would simply attaching a pulley to a wooden board instead of this box type design work?

@KaizenDIYGym 2 месяца назад

Try it and let me know!

@pilot1042 2 года назад

Please make a video on your power Rack ❤️ India

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

I will, it is on my list. I’ll try to work on it over the next few months

@pilot1042 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym 😊🙏

@ka3274 2 года назад

Pretty cool, however the 175lb max is a problem for a good number of people. You said upgrading the pulleys would be another $200. Is that the best option or is there another tower that would be a better option given the limitations on this one?

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

I haven’t done a ton of research but it looks like similar towers have the same (or lower) maximum weight capacity.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

A commenter mentioned that I could increase the ratio from 2:1 to 1:1 by using both pulley cables at the same time. I tested it out today and it is true. By connecting the cables together with a carabiner and then running a single cable from that carabiner to my belt, it becomes 1:1, giving me the ability to belt squat up to 350 pounds. It is a pretty great trick and I'll probably end up doing a follow up video.

@JohnSmith-ox7xc 2 года назад

How many handles does the pulley have? If it has two, have you tried carabining both together onto a single carabiner, then feeding that carabiner through your belt squat system?

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

It has two handles. That’s definitely possible but it wouldn’t increase the 2:1 weight ratio. The moving pulley attached to the weight horns is what changes the ratio from 1:1 to 2:1

@ajcarson1 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym Are you sure about this? On my pulley tower utilizing both handles provides double resistance over using a single handle.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

You’ve got me questioning my logic. I’ll check with my spring scale and get back to you.

@ajcarson1 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym When I checked on the pulley tower with titan their response was in line with the ratios being different if using 1 vs both pulleys. Curious what you find!

@JohnSmith-ox7xc 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym If my understanding is correct, if you pull on one handle, versus two, the single handle should allow you twice the distance that combining both should allow. If that's the case, the effort required should be doubled with two handles.

@themusclewizard 2 года назад

I'm only here for the Bessie.

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

She’s such a sweetie

@rasslinjd73 2 года назад

how close are you to maxing it out?

@KaizenDIYGym 2 года назад

I have to come revise my answer. A commenter mentioned that I could increase the ratio from 2:1 to 1:1 by using both pulley cables at the same time. I tested it out today and it is true! By connecting the cables together with a carabiner and then running a single cable from that carabiner to my belt, it becomes 1:1. I haven't done a leg day since having this revelation, but I should be able to belt squat up to 350 pounds.

@rasslinjd73 2 года назад

@@KaizenDIYGym nice! curious to see if that suffices or if you feel the need to go heavier

@futbol1972 Год назад

@@KaizenDIYGym that's nice. I was debating between the rhino belt squat plus rack and spud strengh ups attachment to attach it to rhino to do lat pull downs too.. or rwp fitness with ares system plus their sucky belt squat attChment

@partlysunny5402 Год назад

Why the 2:1 weight ratio?

@KaizenDIYGym Год назад

This explains it a little bit: DIY belt squat tower with 1:1 weight ratio #shorts ru-vid.comtCt4PJkmdIE?feature=share

@partlysunny5402 Год назад

@@KaizenDIYGym Ok, I get it. When you said about the 2nd cable I was thinking of a completely different set up in my mind. Thanks for the reply, and your channel is awesome.