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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
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    full build plans with dimensioned drawings here: www.homemade-mo...
    This DIY Weight bench for bench pressing is made out 2x4s, a little bit of 3/4" plywood and some kaizen foam.
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  • @John_Malecki
    @John_Malecki 6 років тому +70

    Swole is the goal, size is the prize. nice little build dude

  • @aceoft3482
    @aceoft3482 6 років тому +84

    Having built more than a few things from 2x4s, this thing is built like a tank and will easily hold many times more weight than a normal person can lift.
    Wood is an amazing material and is very study when used properly. Well done!

  • @russellborrego1689
    @russellborrego1689 6 років тому +109

    I'd love to see a follow up video where you load this thing up with 45s and everything else you can.
    Just to shut the haters up.

  • @schrebra
    @schrebra 6 років тому +431

    People are only saying it's dangerous because they don't know how strong wood actually is. People use it to build houses. Surely it can hold a few hundred pounds no problem. I don't believe the wood itself failing is dangerous at all.

    • @Bertziethegreat
      @Bertziethegreat 6 років тому +21

      It's dangerous cus it aint got no safeties on it.

    • @JourneyToTheCage
      @JourneyToTheCage 5 років тому +39

      Bertziethegreat you can easily add some

  • @120Livi
    @120Livi 6 років тому +8

    Looks so much better than you'd think possible from such basic materials

  • @Tomtombong
    @Tomtombong 6 років тому +177

    How to make a Squat rack?

  • @ThoenWorks
    @ThoenWorks 6 років тому +23

    Love this project ! Would definitely be sturdy enough for most people. - Been there and made my own lifting equipment, but out of square tubing.

  • @oojagapivy
    @oojagapivy 6 років тому +21

    I like it! My only suggestion is the addition of feet perpendicular to the "weight" end to minimise the chance of tip-back when no-one is on the bench to provide counterweight. Other than that, looks rock-solid.

  • @drumavenger83
    @drumavenger83 6 років тому +29

    Cutting a 45 on the upright 2x4 would help when racking the bar. Otherwise it's a nice setup!

  • @EveryDadDIY
    @EveryDadDIY 6 років тому +2

    Looks good and is more than strong enough for what most people lift. It's great to see something so practical from basic materials.

  • @ZacJones
    @ZacJones 6 років тому +2

    Turned out great! Would not have thought about building a bench out of 2x4's look effective and cheap!

  • @RefinerSimilitude
    @RefinerSimilitude 6 років тому +95

    Now you can ask guys using store-bought equipment; "Do you even MAKE bro?"

  • @yashuwalia19
    @yashuwalia19 5 років тому +10

    Bro can u please share the full video of making with dimensions as buff dudes did to the bench ..ur work is great but tough to understand through a picture

  • @jarojoe6938
    @jarojoe6938 5 років тому +1

    Why is this video strangely relaxing

  • @ads7795679
    @ads7795679 6 років тому +10

    Please! Do a series of videos about gym equipment! It would be amazing

  • @HomeMadeModern
    @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +20

    link to build plans and dimensioned drawings: www.homemade-modern.com/ep133-diy-benchpress/
    A Douglas Fir 2x4 has a compressive strength perpendicular to the grain of about 625 PSI and parallel to the grain of about 1700psi. The glued and screwed lamination of additional 2x4s on either side add additional support and prevent against failure do to a woodgrain anomaly. source: www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wood-beams-strength-d_1480.html

  • @raraavis7782
    @raraavis7782 6 років тому +101

    Huh...I would never have considered wood for this kind of thing....should be sturdy enough though.
    I would have maybe cut the ends of the support beams in the front at a slight angle, to make sure the bar slides into the rack on it’s own if you plan to do reps to failure...just a little safety measure in case you’re struggling or get dizzy or something and only barely manage to get the thing back into the rack. Especially if you lift while alone.
    Oh, and DON‘T put on the clamps/clips (not sure what they‘re called in English) when benchpressing alone. If you ever get stuck with the barbel on your chest you want to be able to unload it by tilting it!
    Next video: how to install a panic button on your bench press rack 😂

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +9

      good tips! thank you!

    • @BKLYF
      @BKLYF 6 років тому +9

      2x4's are a very good wood for constructing load bearing constructions. I've made an aquarium stand out of 2x4 and now there rests some 200kg (or 440lbs) of water and glass on it for around 4 years (by now)

  • @born2burn1
    @born2burn1 6 років тому +11

    you should do a 2x4 furniture series for people living in small flats that can be done with minimal tools

  • @anthonyquiroz1998
    @anthonyquiroz1998 5 років тому +1

    Very nice build looks great

  • @ZainRiza
    @ZainRiza 6 років тому

    I love when you make gym equipment. True function and form design

  • @NoPlaceLikeMauiClothing
    @NoPlaceLikeMauiClothing 6 років тому +5

    damn thats some solid WORK ! dope

  • @RafaelPerez-kc9tt
    @RafaelPerez-kc9tt 5 років тому +3

    Buen trabajo pero como es de madera con el tiempo se va aflojando

  • @andrewarcher880
    @andrewarcher880 6 років тому +4

    Incline option would be nice too 😃

  • @isabelahr2585
    @isabelahr2585 6 років тому +7

    I love this Chanel! Kisses from Brazil!!! ♥️

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +2

      thank you!

    • @luiscortex1326
      @luiscortex1326 6 років тому

      Isabela H R you are cute❣can we be friends? I'm from Chicago

    • @JoNesBlacKkrafkini
      @JoNesBlacKkrafkini 5 років тому +1

      @@luiscortex1326 virgin detected looking friends by youtube... jesus so sad it's your life?

  • @lecobra418
    @lecobra418 6 років тому +29

    A 2x4 (roughly 50x100mm) has an allowable load of a bit more than 1300lbs (600kg) trust me you will never bench that much weight no one will.
    The sole danger could be structural but this seems well made so basically this is way sturdier than any (low quality and hollow) steel bench you can buy. This is also more educationnal, less expensive, customisable ...
    Don't underestimate wood, this material is realiable. I once made a two-pole squat rack made out of wood (cement feet) and it could hold much than 400kg without problem, it cost me 10€ (cement + bucket, got the two 20x10x150cm for free) I still has it and it still make its job better than any 500€ squat rack would. I estimated (before doing it) that it could hold up as much as a ton, I think I'm good !
    I've also seen (on youtube) a lot of people (including jacked up powerlifters) having homegym exclusively made out of wood, so please be a little less doubtful about the sturdyness of an humanity well known, and well studied, material. Educate yourselves.

  • @ryancyr845
    @ryancyr845 6 років тому +3

    Wow great timing, I wonder how I can make the bench incline hmm...

  • @raynoladominguez4730
    @raynoladominguez4730 6 років тому

    Pretty cool Mr. Dude. I like your color choice too.

  • @higherpower254
    @higherpower254 6 років тому +81

    Never skip leg day.

  • @TheBeardedBrosChannel
    @TheBeardedBrosChannel 6 років тому +5

    I just came across your channel! ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW EVERYTHING IS SO SIMPLE!! Subscribed!(:

  • @saowczarek7671
    @saowczarek7671 6 років тому

    Muito legal!!! Normalmente vc só consegue esse suporte de ferro, esse de madeira com certeza é uma opção bem bacana!!! Parabéns

  • @_MSD75_
    @_MSD75_ 6 років тому +21

    Disappointed this didn't end with shirtless, sweaty workout compilation. Or is that on a different website? ;)

  • @dans9882
    @dans9882 6 років тому +1

    Yeah it looks sturdy as ill get out but I believe you are missing an important piece: Where's the safety bars? Like I don't generally need them myself cause all though I do go all out I keep it within a safe parameter. But I just would not feel safe pushing myself without there either being a spotter or some safety bars (cause sometimes you can't get a spotter). Its just a critique I'm surprised that you didn't have them is all, again though it is a nice build and ill look into making it myself.

  • @reforzar
    @reforzar 6 років тому

    Bangin out those bench presses!

  • @chriscro4615
    @chriscro4615 5 років тому

    Really great job!

  • @JFKARTTV
    @JFKARTTV 6 років тому +2

    Great video bro!

  • @EASYALEX
    @EASYALEX 6 років тому +3

    sooo cool! I need to build this! :)

  • @davidchristianbuilds
    @davidchristianbuilds 6 років тому +1

    Great video. Super easy. Have you done a video on building a Murphy bed? Would love to see that if you haven't.

  • @zanmk69
    @zanmk69 6 років тому +6

    Can you make a power rack?

  • @mike3418
    @mike3418 6 років тому

    I would add security elements on the sides, if there is not enough force to lift the bar

  • @andreaswalker5926
    @andreaswalker5926 6 років тому

    Now we're talking. keep the great work

  • @FlukeTog
    @FlukeTog 6 років тому

    Or Craig’s list always has some for 1/4 the price of materials. But if ya have them laying around then cool. Add a couple supports to combat any tipping w heavier weight & maybe 4x4’s I’ll use since I have em. The cheap stores sell long swimming pool kick-boards for closed cell foam cheap. Anyways thanks for the video. Sunday project

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 5 років тому

    Really cool Been! 👍👊

  • @robertspies789
    @robertspies789 5 років тому

    Very cool

  • @alexreith4877
    @alexreith4877 6 років тому

    With the black fabric, I hope this is going in the shade or you only plan to use it in the wee hours. Looks great though!

  • @chrispowell3785
    @chrispowell3785 6 років тому

    Good video buddy.

  • @furthernorthfab
    @furthernorthfab 6 років тому +8

    Lift off with Melacki this weekend?

  • @frankie7033
    @frankie7033 5 років тому

    Awesome

  • @michaelrutledge3750
    @michaelrutledge3750 6 років тому

    Interesting. I'm curious. Can you do a Roman chair for outside? I don't have room for one inside, but they wouldn't last long outside in the weather. It is the only thing that works on my back.

  • @hakugin15
    @hakugin15 6 років тому

    You could have stretched the vinyl/faux leather over the foam and stapled prior to attaching (with brackets or pocket holes) to make it look a bit nicer.

  • @omarperez7368
    @omarperez7368 6 років тому

    Wow cool

  • @pedrohack2869
    @pedrohack2869 5 років тому +1

    Why not include spotter bars?

  • @liverslap8249
    @liverslap8249 5 років тому

    I wonder if you could use a 4 by 4. Would that be stronger or does it matter???

  • @lifeisrandom23
    @lifeisrandom23 5 років тому +2

    how many 2x4's are needed for this project?

    • @adolfoortiz5692
      @adolfoortiz5692 5 років тому +5

      Hector A if you still needed an answer, just built mine and I used 8 you might get away with 7 though

  • @erikedwards2594
    @erikedwards2594 6 років тому +4

    What do you think the weight capacity on a bench like this would be?

    • @samuelyi9189
      @samuelyi9189 6 років тому +1

      Erik Edwards Wouldn't trust it with anything over 100.

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +4

      A Douglas Fir 2x4 has a compressive strength perpendicular to the grain of about 625 PSI and parallel to the grain of about 1700psi. The glued and screwed lamination of additional 2x4s on either side add additional support and prevent against failure do to a woodgrain anomaly. source: www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wood-beams-strength-d_1480.html

    • @thisistheendpt2
      @thisistheendpt2 6 років тому

      Zero

    • @augmenseke6131
      @augmenseke6131 6 років тому

      You can’t repeatedly slam a loaded bar onto it. So zero. It’s rated for zero. It shouldn’t exist. For several reasons. Inherent wear from intended use, width, lack of safety catch. It’s a whole mess. It needs to withstand repeating slamming of a fully loaded bar. Without wear.

    • @lmeza1983
      @lmeza1983 6 років тому +1

      at least 250 Kilograms easily (551.156 lbs)

  • @johnmcnutt8089
    @johnmcnutt8089 5 років тому

    I guess my only questions is its durability. What would be the lifespan?

  • @bighud20
    @bighud20 6 років тому

    I like the idea. But won’t wood will wear down on the rack after loading and unloading the metal bar? I see you’ve responded to many other comments about the strength of wood, which I don’t argue, just can’t help but feel like this wouldn’t work for bigger/stronger lifters. I would think after months of a 250+ pound person racking and unracking up to 350lbs of weight on the barbell and the combined weight on the bench would lead to at least some wiggle/wobble/loosening of the joints. Seems like a great idea for a beginner, just not for everyone and not a long term solution.

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +2

      i agree that this isn't for hard core lifters but in terms of the wood wearing out i would suggest that people look at how anvils are often supported on the end grain. wood is strong in compression and lamination prevents against splits. Working with rigging crews that use wood beams to support 20,000 lbs shipping containers and heavy equipment changed my views on the strength of wood in compression. They will use the same timbers for years constantly loading and unloading thousands of pounds onto them.

  • @1987luisj
    @1987luisj 6 років тому +5

    DIY squat rack next? 🤔

  • @ggsmith48906
    @ggsmith48906 6 років тому

    Great video! I need to build something like this for my garage. One thought though, first rain and the staples holding the vinyl will rust. Unless someone makes rust proof staples?

  • @UnarmedZombie
    @UnarmedZombie 6 років тому

    What is the cost of this vs a retail weight bench?

  • @illsuspect
    @illsuspect 6 років тому

    Real nice I'd like to build an incline version.

  • @LBNMKRS
    @LBNMKRS 6 років тому +6

    How much ya bench?

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +8

      I don't do 1 rep maxes but in general I like being able to rep my own body weight 12-15 times

    • @VartaBok
      @VartaBok 6 років тому +1

      Rhetorical answer : a few 2×4's , piece of boat cushion foam and presto! Glue, screws and paint not included

  • @ErkanOkman
    @ErkanOkman 6 років тому +1

    👍👏

  • @lugotopaul
    @lugotopaul 6 років тому

    Ben please do more Home Gym Projects! Gym equipment it's too expenssive

    • @grandolddrummer
      @grandolddrummer 6 років тому

      Pocket83 has a diy home gym series that just started a while ago. Pretty neat stuff

  • @tommcallister5835
    @tommcallister5835 6 років тому

    Nice, but I hope your not planning on getting all buff like John. I'm looking forward to the content that will be coming out from your guys week together with John and Brad. Have fun!

  • @ken10do47
    @ken10do47 5 років тому +3

    I would do something like this but I dont even trust the bird house i made outside..

  • @No-kx1gm
    @No-kx1gm 6 років тому

    ❤️

  • @Mikefence
    @Mikefence 6 років тому +2

    Next : make weights bar from bananas leafs

  • @justinryan5433
    @justinryan5433 6 років тому

    im not you but i would add more rungs in case you can't make it back up all the way

  • @benbell9129
    @benbell9129 5 років тому

    purpose

  • @MrMd5555
    @MrMd5555 5 років тому

    Will it even hold 350 bruh?

  • @WobyDesign
    @WobyDesign 6 років тому

    Do you even lift brah?

  • @Australopitecuz2
    @Australopitecuz2 5 років тому

    How much ya bench bruh?

  • @lmeza1983
    @lmeza1983 6 років тому

    Too many comments from people that obviously dont know shit... just because is wood it will break apart? lol
    please, a guy and 100lbs weight is not even enough to crack it... You havent worked with wood at all obviously or even know the difference between mass, force and pressure.... this thing will last longer than a cheap hollow steel pipe structure if used as intended since he is using good density wood. do you think he is using agglomerated scraps of wood or what?

  • @CameronLienhart
    @CameronLienhart 6 років тому

    Do you even lift, bro?

  • @TheClinchMagazine
    @TheClinchMagazine 5 років тому +1

    Bench Press : Shakespeare Version

  • @BillShartner
    @BillShartner 6 років тому

    Finally something useful. You'll need it to lift all that damn concrete stuff you make...

  • @tuboturborock80tuboturboro88
    @tuboturborock80tuboturboro88 5 років тому

    25 °35° 45 °°, just more hood.Rsss

  • @Homer62001
    @Homer62001 6 років тому

    Always upholster first, install second.

  • @rudtjrseen4422
    @rudtjrseen4422 6 років тому

    a

  • @ScorpionMcKillinIt
    @ScorpionMcKillinIt 5 років тому

    Not sure I would put 300-400 lbs on here...but for most people who can't live much, this is probably good for them.

  • @toonami4
    @toonami4 6 років тому +1

    Next month, how the My DIY bench broke while doing a set and now I have two broken ribs...🤣🤣🤣

  • @MusicJam214
    @MusicJam214 6 років тому

    The BENCH PRESS fails to work the inner chest!
    My last video goes into depth on this issue

  • @GGG-wm1nd
    @GGG-wm1nd 6 років тому +1

    There’s a reason why they don’t use wood for gym equipment

  • @mattesl1
    @mattesl1 6 років тому +57

    This looks like death waiting to happen...

    • @samuelyi9189
      @samuelyi9189 6 років тому +2

      mattesl1 They make it out of metal for a reason. Yeah someone asking for people to die.

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +33

      Hi Sam, A Douglas Fir 2x4 has a compressive strength perpendicular to the grain of about 625 PSI and parallel to the grain of about 1700psi. The glued and screwed lamination of additional 2x4s on either side add additional support and prevent against failure do to a woodgrain anomaly. source: www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wood-beams-strength-d_1480.html

    • @russellborrego1689
      @russellborrego1689 6 років тому +9

      mattesl1, initial thoughts? I wouldve agreed. But remember, most houses, which resist hurricanes, snow loads, tornados, etc... are held up with 2x4 skeletons.

    • @oojagapivy
      @oojagapivy 6 років тому +18

      You've never seen a wooden roller coaster or bridge I take it?

    • @simo2601
      @simo2601 6 років тому +1

      BOOM!

  • @intelin123
    @intelin123 6 років тому

    Barbell is garbage. Use dumbbelss for big chest. Barbell will destroy your shoulders

  • @kimhengsrun3859
    @kimhengsrun3859 6 років тому +1

    Press bench from Wood, glue and strew? I don't know. if it's safe.

    • @martymcfly6164
      @martymcfly6164 6 років тому +5

      Kimheng Srun If you don't press 150kg or more it is more than safe, since 1. the force goes vertical along the wood and 2. the weight ist divided into 4 parts that touch the ground

    • @JHA854
      @JHA854 6 років тому +2

      To be fair, houses are made from wood and screws in North America and they are plenty strong enough.

    • @samuelyi9189
      @samuelyi9189 6 років тому

      J To be fair those houses have huge main support beams made out of 12x12 maple or even redwood. And theyre incredibly stress tested in a computer analysis. If the two layers of 2x4 fail on the bench then you have an injury waiting to happen.

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому +9

      Sam, where are you getting your information? Do you know how much 12inch by 12inch maple or redwood beams would cost? maple structural members are incredibly rare as in less than 1 out of every 10,000 homes built in the US. As for computer analysis most residential structural calculations are done from charts. I appreciate skeptics and fact based critics it makes for better designs but please don't over state things that are patently false.

    • @samuelyi9189
      @samuelyi9189 6 років тому

      HomeMadeModern Considering how many homes utitlize a single beam as a weight bearing designs older homes usually have hardwood beams, in a perfect world it would be redwood or maple. I do like many of your videos however I do not agree at all with a bench press constructed from wood. I see no angle brackets or metal brackets at all to reinforce and I truly do not think it is safe to be pressing weights on a wooden structure.

  • @muromango4415
    @muromango4415 6 років тому +2

    So many subscribers, so much money but no money for new shoes?

    • @cookiecatlv
      @cookiecatlv 6 років тому +1

      maybe he likes a lot those shoes

  • @cactus4518
    @cactus4518 6 років тому

    dangerous

  •  6 років тому

    Definitely do NOT build a CrossFit style gym if you have people who live below you.
    Someone did that to me so I left poo in front of their door.

  • @thisistheendpt2
    @thisistheendpt2 6 років тому

    Not only is this dangerous af but a gym Membership would cost half.

  • @shorty7943
    @shorty7943 6 років тому +1

    made out of wood... would no trust

    • @HomeMadeModern
      @HomeMadeModern  6 років тому

      A Douglas Fir 2x4 has a compressive strength perpendicular to the grain of about 625 PSI and parallel to the grain of about 1700psi. The glued and screwed lamination of additional 2x4s on either side add additional support and prevent against failure do to a woodgrain anomaly. source: www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wood-beams-strength-d_1480.html

    • @UnarmedZombie
      @UnarmedZombie 6 років тому +4

      Yeah, I mean I wouldn't make a house out of wood either. You know how much a roof weighs? /s

    • @lukekilah6257
      @lukekilah6257 6 років тому +1

      Sailors only traveled the world made from wooden ships centuries ago. Your right , wood is not trustworthy enough 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @slc308
    @slc308 6 років тому

    This is just plain dangerous. I’ve watched steel frame benches fail. Wood is asking for a problem. Don’t do this ever.