Isometric Bar-and-Chain Training Device - DIY VIDEO

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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[devincolon]

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!

[Genethagenius]

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”.

[izapetrichor]

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

[STBRetired]

$ 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.

[ij]

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

[peteryanev]

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 ❤

[charlesevans]

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 your still enjoying at the end! God keep you.

[ultimatebanana]

He’s an amazing guy AND knows bob the builder

[MindScienceAlchemy]

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

[darylwaltz]

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

[simonp]

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

[larrywallace]

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.

[stevepimentel]

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

[wolfchanel]

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

[tiffanyr.l.peters]

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

[kimrossjensen]

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

[addressunknown]

Loved the video Please make another video on this

[jonathanziegler]

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!

[ataru]

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.

[corystreat]

Happy to be a new subscriber!
Thank you, Cory