Awesome camera work. Appreciate how you don't skip steps in the narration. 👍 For my own calf block, I cut 6-inch section of schedule-80 PVC in half lengthwise yet slightly off center so that one is a tad larger than the other. Tuck and glue the smaller half inside the other, and then drill four holes in the base edges, insert bolts and nuts, and finish with common stairway nonslip. It makes a calf block that is easy to handle and will last longer than you will ever live!

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I don’t often get compliments on my camera work but I really appreciate it.

@shotparrot

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Any chance you could maybe link to a photo? Sounds interesting.

It's like you are my long lost brother. I like to do wood working and lift and I am always trying to come up with ideas how to blend them together.

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, nice to meet you long lost bro! It is amazing how much stuff you can build for the gym. With the right tools, you can save a lot of money.

This my type of DIY. Simple and effective! I liked the different options you presented for boards and the thought behind the build.

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I really appreciate your input.

Aaaaaawesome build! Mime follows the same principles, but is fugly. I will redo it with your input

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

As long as it is study you’re good! I love how mine turned out but a lot of the design elements were necessary.

Just the ticket. Thanks

@KaizenDIYGym

28 күн бұрын

You’re welcome!

Suggest raising it a bit and adding two shallow grooves to the top for dumbell holders, so it can be used for a situp toe anchor as well.

@KaizenDIYGym

3 ай бұрын

I’m probably not going to build another one but if you build yours, tag me, I’d love to see it.

@jasonfults1125

3 ай бұрын

@@KaizenDIYGym I'll post a pic. I really just want to save the carpet on my stairs, and the skateboard tape is an awesome idea. I also saw someone else just using dumbells for situp toe holders, so they might not be that useful. Of course any excuse to use my router ;)

Welcome Back!!!

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It feels good to be back in the workshop and gym again after such a long break!

Nice easy build Kyle. FOr the record, I love the radial arm saw...partially due to its "sketchiness"

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Ha, yikes! Yeah they’re fine, just a bit older with fewer safety mechanisms built in.

Really nice project. Well explained and the calf block is beautiful. Thanks much!

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words

Brilliant video. I've just made one of my own. Same design as yours but a little smaller. First time of using my mitre saw like that, and it won't be the last. Absolutely fantastic mate.

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear it! Thank you for the support!

First to comment and 5th view haha. But really love the content! Keep it up my home gym has been helped by you

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I love to hear it. I’ve got some bigger projects on the way!

Thanks great tutorial! Question: Do you recommend using a larger round over for the edge of the 4x4 where your feet will be working? Like 1/2" bit? Lap joints tip: After you've made the first 10 or so cuts, instead of laboriously going back and forth cutting out all the wood bits until they're gone, you can "cheat" and just take a chisel and hammer and knock them out. Much easier/faster. Then clean up surface with sander or chisel or miter saw or whatever you have... Personally I'll go ahead and make this, but use an English Chestnut stain probably (left over) then a few coats of poly. Thanks for the skateboard deck idea!

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

The 4x4 I used for the top already had the edges rounded, but it wouldn’t hurt to use a larger bit. I am aware of the chisel method, I actually prefer doing it this way for more consistent results, even if it takes a little longer. Thanks for the support!

@shotparrot

2 жыл бұрын

@@KaizenDIYGym Sounds good! Re: round over edges, I guess one could also just leave the original 4x4 corner radius (~1/8") on one side, and round over 1/2" on the other side. Then decide. Overthinking it ;) Thanks again, Cheers!

Looks great!!!!

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always buddy!

I love this calf block! If you would have done a full measurements schematic that would have rocked. Measurements like how deep you have cut in each piece for the lap joints, at what height it's the 45° cut made. Can you please do a schematic and post it on your web site? You would help so many people out! Thanks!

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea. I’ll try to go back and take measurements for you.

@AexoeroV

Жыл бұрын

@@KaizenDIYGym thanks, that would be mega awesome. If you want i will try to make a sketch in a jpg format of the three pieces needed for the calf block. I'll send it to you somehow then you could edit and add the measurements then post it to your web site and Instagram if you would like so or just send me the exact measurements that i mentioned and i will make a full sketch my self and send it for you, measurements would be cool in centimeters or both. I want to ask someone to help me build the same calf block you made, measurement wise it looks you nailed in every way, looks great, looks like factory made. Seen a few of your other videos, you are very creative, you should patent some of your work. Companies like Rogue could hire you for new ideas and new piece development! Sometimes i ask my self why they dont do this and that....

@Watcher4187

Жыл бұрын

Just eye balling it, it looks like the lap joints are each 1.5" deep so that the top sticks out about 0.5". Making the calf raise block 4" in height. The chamfers on the side look like they are at 45 degrees and go to the halfway point (1.75").

@AexoeroV

Жыл бұрын

@@Watcher4187 hey chamfer seems higher than mid point. I dunno why its so hard for Kaizen to help out with those exact measurements, 2 minutes job but he didnt bothered to do it! I have remembered to him about the measurements in another video or on Instagram but he dont care about his audience! I would be trilled if someone would love to do the exact same piece that i designed but we are not all the same! Thanks for you reply!

Your content is awesome!

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

I built something similar, but a bit less stylish. The safety squat bar is a really neat idea, but I use a straight chin up bar. It came with my rack. That got replaced by a multigrip cambered pull up attachment. Rather than waste the straight bar, I have used lynch pins to pin it between my jammer arms. I then use a hip thrust pad for shoulders protection on the bar and the jammers are chained to the rack from the top to stop them going too far below 90 degrees so it works like a regular standing calf raise and can even be used for pendulum squats, presses and rows. Put plates on the jammer arms and it's a lot safer than the SSB. You can also set it up with the jammer arms at a lower height and do either seated calf raises or donkey calf raises. With the chains in place, you can hold on to the rack uprights and calf press more weight. The chains I use on the jammer arms are also used for regular Squat Bench and deadlift with chains. So everything is multi functional and that saves space. It's a pain to set it all up, but it's nice to have the option.

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

Damn that sounds awesome. I’d love to see it

@wadelowther2993

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Mirafit M200 rack, but apart from the different rack, it's pretty much a straight copy of the set up that Matt Rosen uses in his 35 jammer arm exercises video on KZread.

Looking good brother coming out of the ocean. :-) Thank you for your videos very interesting and gives us ideas!

@KaizenDIYGym

6 ай бұрын

I love to hear it!

The DIY is dope, but I don't have all of this F'n tools 🤣 my Pop's does. I'll give him a call💯

RAW POWER

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

Yeah dude!

Great project. Any tips on how to do a calf raise with a regular bar on your shoulders? I dont have a safety squat bar. Just a rack and a power bar. I can't seem to balance while calf raising. Am i alone in that struggle?

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You’re definitely not alone. It is extremely difficult. I’d ditch the straight bar and grab some heavy dumbbells. Having a lower center of gravity would be helpful.

@MrPanthers23

Жыл бұрын

@@KaizenDIYGym good tip. Thanks for the reply

Great video , question? How deep are you cutting the 1/2 lap joints.

@KaizenDIYGym

2 ай бұрын

No idea! I made this video a couple years ago.

Hey bro, great job! Any idea how to get a slant in the block where the feet go for more stretch?

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

I’d use a table saw to trim the edge of the top 4x4. It can probably be done with a circular saw too.

@scottweissman6883

Жыл бұрын

Slant board for stretching...squats, front split squats, sitting calf raise! I want to do this too. I think I will use a 6"x28"x 1" piece of wood attached to one side. Just need to decide on the angle, probably 15 degrees. Then make the angled cuts on the end pieces and attach the board. I also use this as a pushup stand with handles attached on the outside.

Do you think there would be a weight capacity?

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

Every structure has a weight limit but I think you’d have to hit over 1000 pounds to do any damage to this

What safety bar did you use or recommend?

@KaizenDIYGym

9 ай бұрын

I’ve owned a few but the Marrs Bar is by far my favorite

Do smith machine

@KaizenDIYGym

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a challenging one. It’ll happen but I need to up my game first.

Why bother with the joint? Can’t we just stack the 3 pieces together ?

@KaizenDIYGym

Жыл бұрын

Brother, you can do whatever you want!

@ih8mcfly

Жыл бұрын

@@KaizenDIYGym that’s true. As long as ethical and legal.