DIY leg roller attachment for power rack, home gym hacks and DIY

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Check out the written version here: garagegymexperiment.com/2022/...
⏬ Materials ⏬
2 x 1”x36” Threaded rod (amzn.to/3rDOVJb )
2 x 16” Foam Pads (amzn.to/3gA8xY5)
6 x 1” Hex nuts (amzn.to/3HDpMDX)
8 x 1” Flat washers (amzn.to/3GBKVwW)
4 x 1” Lock washers (amzn.to/3uBJ0pG)
2 x PVC 1” x 24” (homedepot.sjv.io/JroXx2)
PVC 1.25” x 24” (homedepot.sjv.io/zaXG70
⏬ Tools ⏬
Dewalt sliding miter saw - Amazon link (amzn.to/3pdqFe3), Home Depot link (homedepot.sjv.io/3P7GRB) alternatively these cuts can be done with a hand saw
Dewalt chop saw - Amazon link (amzn.to/3soDPXr) alternatively this cut can be done with an angle grinder and a metal cut off wheel.
Belt sander - Amazon link (amzn.to/3ArRmA9), Home Depot link (homedepot.sjv.io/0JxBxR) alternatively this step can be done with just sand paper
Making a DIY leg roller is less expensive than buying a leg roller, but not by much. If you'd rather buy a leg roller, or any other equipment, please use my affiliate links:
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If you build this, I’d love to see it! Tag #kaizendiygym on Instagram and I’ll feature it on my page!
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Why leg rollers?
0:29 Cost and time to build
0:58 Safety first
1:24 Pad dimensions
1:40 Cuts
2:22 Assembly
2:45 Testing them out
3:52 Attempting a 5/8" version
5:15 Using weight storage pegs

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  • @KaizenDIYGym
    @KaizenDIYGym2 жыл бұрын

    Love it? Hate it? Let me know in the comment section below!

  • @britneywhitney100
    @britneywhitney10011 ай бұрын

    This is exactly kzread.infoUgkxUHHotQRjIQnfuxEeVotlkHVYWH0DXZoS what I needed to get some exercise while I'm stuck at my desk all day. It's just the right size. Only downsides are that the right oeddale unscrews itself while I use it and increasing the tension causes it to squeak while in use. Both are minor issues that aren't that important to me. So I give it 5 stars.

  • @shawnbrynelson5333
    @shawnbrynelson53332 жыл бұрын

    You could save a ton of money if you used 1" black iron pipe. To hold the foam on you could use a washer and drill a hole for a pin to retain it. You could them use a 1" black iron end cap to lock it onto the rack.

  • @ianmiller5710
    @ianmiller57102 жыл бұрын

    I made these recently using the same process. My rack uses 5/8 hardware. It’s not as strong 1 inch hardware but I have had zero issues. I mostly use them for Nordic curls. I love them.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome, I’d love to see them. Are you on Instagram?

  • @zaineridling
    @zaineridling2 жыл бұрын

    The very fact that you provide links to all of the items used to build your accessories is GOLD! I really appreciate it. Although I use an angle grinder like a maestro, I'm going down to Harbor Freight to buy a cheap chop saw just to have around. Thank you. 💯💯💯

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, I’m glad you appreciate it. I had been using an angle grinder for all of my metal cutting needs but got this chop saw used on marketplace for cheap. It was so worth it. Keep in touch! Let me know how yours turn out!

  • @killxswitch
    @killxswitch2 жыл бұрын

    I am bummed about the 5/8" rod being so weak. Thanks for testing it out and for providing some alternatives. This is a cool project, really simple too.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah man, I was sad about that too. At least there’s a workaround.

  • @Eccles_basement_gym
    @Eccles_basement_gym2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always

  • @DesignBuildLift
    @DesignBuildLift2 жыл бұрын

    I commend you for trying the 5/8” experiment! This is a very cool project!

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Someone’s gotta do it! Thanks bro!

  • @TheKurtlocker
    @TheKurtlocker2 жыл бұрын

    Kyle!!!! Amazing build man! The 1" pads look and seem to function perfectly. I am excited to see how the pads hold up with time. As for the 5/8"...the lack of support offered by threaded rod/pins is a large driver of me switching to a 1" rack. Awesome video!

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kurt! Yeah the pads feel great. I’ve never purchased leg rollers from anyone so I have no basis for comparison, but these feel super solid. I’ll follow up with you in 6 months and 1 year to let you know how they’re doing. I’m with you, I think 1” is king. If I wasn’t making content with it, I would have passed on the 2x3 rack with 5/8” holes.

  • @Stephen-yk5ik
    @Stephen-yk5ik2 жыл бұрын

    This is great! thanks for the links to the foam. Been looking at designing and building something very similar for my Titat T2. Since I doesn't have side holes, so it is a little less straight forward.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Let me know how yours turn out!

  • @torsakdev
    @torsakdev9 ай бұрын

    That's amazing!

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @BasementBrandon
    @BasementBrandon2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! This was an awesome project.

  • @tigerwoodcourt
    @tigerwoodcourt2 жыл бұрын

    I've also found a plate storage holder with added foam works effectively. Tip - use a foam plyo box to lay on for nordic curls. Save you $600 from buying an actual nordic from Rogue.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome! Thanks for the tip!

  • @Max12258
    @Max122582 жыл бұрын

    If you're not in an hurry aliexpress sells 2 similar foam for like 12$ a pair (and there's plenty of different shapes, colors and sizes) Try searching all these words: Sponge Foam Rubber Tube Wrap Cool project bud !

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is really good to know. I don’t understand why foam is so hard to find. There are only a handful of varieties on Amazon. Now I need to check out aliexpress! Thanks man!

  • @GarageGymRadio
    @GarageGymRadio2 жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think we should probably shoot at your place more often. It looks great in this video!

  • @kylen6430
    @kylen64302 жыл бұрын

    God damn it kyle, this is awesome

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kyle! I really appreciate it. I wasn’t sure if people would be into this one but I’m stoked to see the love.

  • @kylen6430

    @kylen6430

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaizenDIYGym I was looking for t fringe sport weight storage posts but I don’t think they are sold separately. I have the discontinued Titan X2. It’s 2x3 tube with 5/8. Very hard to find accessories

  • @jestprogres
    @jestprogres2 жыл бұрын

    another great video my frient. thank you for sharing, I'll put it on my to do list. 💪🙂 Greetings

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! Let me know how yours turns out!

  • @dlroto
    @dlroto2 жыл бұрын

    For the 5/8 holed racks you could just use the pin pipes safeties with padding on them, you just need to use them in the rack for it to work.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s probably the easiest way to accomplish this

  • @dlroto

    @dlroto

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaizenDIYGym and it’ll be rock solid

  • @robramirez440
    @robramirez4402 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate you brotha, thank you for trying this out with the 5/8s

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I really thought it would work.

  • @robramirez440

    @robramirez440

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaizenDIYGym the moment I saw that bend I thought no es bueno. I is the the type of steel? My rogue leg rollers don’t bend or bow.

  • @fencingrocks3
    @fencingrocks32 жыл бұрын

    I made these a couple years ago for way less money by purchasing a piece of 1" round steel bar from my local steel supplier and drilling a hole through the end for a hitch pin to secure it. Then I used a pipe clamp to hold the foam onto the other end. Total cost for 2 of them was $75.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s pretty clever! I’ll have to try that out.

  • @jd6197

    @jd6197

    6 ай бұрын

    did you add your time you spent on it?

  • @jacks0004
    @jacks00042 жыл бұрын

    This looks a great build. Very useful. Do you think this could be done with black iron pipe cheaper? (malleable iron)

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll have to do a little more research on that. The .75” black pipe I currently have has an outside diameter just over an inch, so it doesn’t fit in the holes on my rack. The .5” fits loosely. I’ll keep digging and see if I can find anything that works.

  • @garydunnjr8176
    @garydunnjr81762 жыл бұрын

    I believe CFT has leg rollers too for 1” and 5/8 that are affordable

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is correct. A great option for people who live in the US.

  • @KLJ100
    @KLJ100 Жыл бұрын

    Barbell Ingenuity is offer a 5/8 straight bar leg roller an some other unique items.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s an excellent option!

  • @HickLif3
    @HickLif3 Жыл бұрын

    You can also cut pvc with string

  • @JLThisisMe
    @JLThisisMe2 жыл бұрын

    I was actually a little surprised that the 5/8" didn't work, but I'm glad you took the high road and pointed out that it was a non-starter. I guess the sheer length of the threaded rod subjects it to too much torque.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I totally went into it thinking the 5/8” would be fine. I’m bummed it didn’t work but at least I saved you the trouble of trying.

  • @JLThisisMe

    @JLThisisMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaizenDIYGym Having a Titan T3 rack, which has 5/8" spacing, I went and bought a finished leg roller attachment instead.

  • @CubicleJ0ckey

    @CubicleJ0ckey

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JLThisisMe can you link which one you got? I’m looking for a 5/8th version as well

  • @JLThisisMe

    @JLThisisMe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CubicleJ0ckey I ended up getting a combination threaded weight pin and foam covering from CFT Performance. I'm sure that if my rack had 1" holes, the approach on the video would have worked just fine, but I'm happy with the store bought alternative.

  • @calcifires
    @calcifires2 жыл бұрын

    Great build! Do you think using a series of 1 inch pipe nipples would accomplish something similar? I'm thinking a 12 inch nipple with an end cap for the foam roller section itself, with a connector acting as the inside washer/nut to hold the foam in place, and then another nipple the length of my rack's upright with another end cap?

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    I tried but the outside diameter of the .75” pipe nipples was too big for the 1” holes on my rack.

  • @SweatiestToes
    @SweatiestToes9 ай бұрын

    Seeing how the 5/8" bolts failed on the leg rollers, I'm wondering if the 5/8" bolts I just got (with the inclusion of PVC pipes) would do well in making a DIY dip station by inserting them in some safety arms

  • @jacobliston7339
    @jacobliston73394 ай бұрын

    Would the 5/8” be reliable enough just as a leg holder for lat pull-downs? I’m tempted to try

  • @David-hy7rn
    @David-hy7rn2 жыл бұрын

    3/4" gas pipe could be used cheaper and drilled for the same quick release pins.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to see your version. It sounds like it’ll probably work. Let me know how it goes.

  • @austinkindig5235
    @austinkindig5235Ай бұрын

    What brand is your black sweatshirt with the samurai on the front of it from the beginning of the video?

  • @plugger410
    @plugger410 Жыл бұрын

    How is the foam density? Is it from enough? How does it hold up overtime? Thanks for a great video.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    Жыл бұрын

    Density is perfect. These have held up well over the last year. They still look and feel brand new.

  • @jeanbiroute
    @jeanbiroute2 ай бұрын

    do you think it's possible to make one with 2 pads? one on each side of the rack bar? I mean using the same hole?

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 ай бұрын

    That seems plausible

  • @futbol1972
    @futbol1972 Жыл бұрын

    I bought the strengh stray dog goat and a 1" leg roller and a 5/8" foam roller from rogue to use rhe goat for leg curls the 5/8" rogue roller won't go into the home I need it to go do to the way it attaches like a j cup and it gets in the way with goat:( i just need the 5/8" roller to put it under leg for support when doing leg curls. Do you think it will bend or will it be better to make the 5/8" hole to a 1" hole and just buy another 1" leg roller ??

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    Жыл бұрын

    If you purchased a 5/8” leg roller, I think it’ll be strong enough. If you’re considering building a 5/8” leg roller I don’t think it’ll work.

  • @Ram3s
    @Ram3s Жыл бұрын

    Bonjour les materiaux Sont indisponible avez vous d'autres lien ? Merci beaucoup

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    Жыл бұрын

    Ce sont les seuls liens que j'ai pour ces documents

  • @Ram3s
    @Ram3s Жыл бұрын

    Pensez vous que ça supporte combien de poids svp ? Merci pour les vidéos

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    Жыл бұрын

    Oui, il soutenait un homme de 250 livres pendu par les pieds

  • @pmorbidelli
    @pmorbidelli2 жыл бұрын

    What are you making next, a whole hack squat machine? Lol

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Next build is a preacher pad 👍

  • @pmorbidelli

    @pmorbidelli

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KaizenDIYGym nice! Enjoying your work. Motivating!

  • @scottjablow
    @scottjablow2 жыл бұрын

    Who makes that hoodie???

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s my tattooer’s design. He sells them on Store Frontier www.storefrontier.com/product/deathhannya

  • @TheKurtlocker
    @TheKurtlocker2 жыл бұрын

    That safety video always cracks me up...safety third Kyle, safety third

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha, yes! I’m taking submissions if you’re interested in being the safety video sometime.

  • @MetalsForBrunch
    @MetalsForBrunch2 жыл бұрын

    use your flat bench as a leg roller.

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s definitely an option. I like the idea of easily being able to raise and lower the height of my leg rollers but I also love working with what you have. Thanks man!

  • @dakotamoore7070
    @dakotamoore7070 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a project idea…DIY safety straps since they cost a fortune 😂

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen some decent DIYs using tow straps

  • @jd6197
    @jd61976 ай бұрын

    I've just ordered on rogue, 120$ per piece. I'm not sure how much of a saving DIY would actually save considering far lower quality and low user friendly "interface"

  • @GlucksGym
    @GlucksGym2 жыл бұрын

    Oh baby who's taking these pretty b rolls?! Is Jake a camera man now?

  • @KaizenDIYGym

    @KaizenDIYGym

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, he’s a natural

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