This was a very good video. Also I think this is one of the most professional looking DIY projects you have done. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and ideas.
Thank you! Just built mine. Built another bench so when I put it on the rack it’s nice and wide to lay on. Works great. Only thing it did cost more for the parts but still a killer value and works great! Thanks for the video! I was gonna post a pic or video but won’t let me
Great idea.. how much does it hold? Any comments on the smoothness of the range of motion by just having the pipe slide in the hole you did, compaired to pillow bearing blocks.. and does the arm annoy the legs, when the pendulum swings away from you, and the legs potential go as far under as possible….. thanks✌️
Thank you so much! I am not a structural engineer - so I cannot accurately you how much weight it will hold. All I can do is test it to failure - deliberately breaking it - to determine the capacity…and I am not going to do that. Even if I did this, this does not mean that you would have the same results. If my lumber was drier than yours - we would have different results. What I did test: it held my body weight (200 LBS) and 180 in plates. This is more than enough weight for me. If you want it to be EVEN STRONGER than my version - you can double up on the 2x12s (glue and screw them together). This will also allow you to use longer screws/lag bolts than I used. However, I did not do this because I wanted to keep the unit as lightweight as possible. However, you should feel free to make this design your own! You want it to be heavier duty…Go for it! It feels plenty smooth as-is. The 3/4" Plumbing nipples that I used will not fit in 1" Pillow Block Bearings, because 3/4" Plumbing nipples are actually slightly larger than 1" in diameter. So if I used pillow blocks I could not use Plumbing nipples. I find it to not be annoying on my legs at all. Feels great! 🤟
@@DesignBuildLift thanks for quick answer.. i made a diy reverse hyper once, but it was to much spaceconsuming, so i got rid of it.. i build a pendulum with blacksmith , that welded a regular pipe, to a T-fitting, down to other nipple pipes.... im surprised you put that much weight on yours, and that is very good news to me…I recentlig build a similair platform to i put up on my wall mounted atx captains chair (like a foldable heavy duty dip bar, thing, with exstra long arms, so i could get really far out and thus, made reverse hyper an option..so up untill now, i basicly just jumped up, with just a plate hanging on a chain, to the belt, and toggled the plate to the back of the legs, and even thou weight is very small, the presure from the weight beeing behind, gives it tremendous great feel, as theres no slack, if you go to fast, so in some ways, its very good for high reps.. but yea your pendulum under the boards was an eyeopener, as i was already thinking on some wall mounted foldable solution… on a side note, i think you should get the padding to curve over the edge, to really create comfort for the hips.. i actually just stripped the seat of an office chair, that has the rounded profile, and its incredible comfortable to lean into… anyways.. thanks for inspiration.✌️
You mention there are better DIY belt squat options that can hold more weight. Not sure I'm to that point, lol, but any chance you could link what you were thinking about when you said that?
Sure Thing! Here is a lever belt squat: ruclips.net/video/xkzrnGmSnFo/видео.htmlsi=KcOFV_klmwa5QfP9 …But free weight belt squats are better IMO… So here is a rack mounted version: ruclips.net/video/vkKDpGE2eH0/видео.htmlsi=97304KaOnh1cZudd But here is my absolute favorite: ruclips.net/video/qMdxr2vM_Bc/видео.htmlsi=Zw9yNLTbSe-UC0UK
I'm in GA and just put everything in my cart through HD, Walmart, & Lowes to pick it up in an hour and it's totaling about $150. I didn't need any of the fabric section.
Awesome build! This incorporates a lot of what I want to include in my garage gym. I’ll be giving this one a go in the coming weeks! Do you have any suggestions for how to keep constant tension when the weight is not in use? For example, when doing leg extensions and in the relaxed state there’s no tension on the muscle in the stretched position. It would be nice to keep tension there pulling back towards the rack to stretch the muscle and get more out of the movement. Thank you for all the videos!
Thank you so much for your support!!!! For my next video, I am currently planning on an UPDATE video for this project (adding Oly Plate Adapters, kickstand for belt squats, and a few more exercise demos, etc…)… one such demo is how to use the reverse hyper for leg extensions…in The video you just watched, my form sucks…so I will resolve that. To get full ROM….you should lean back, holding onto pullup bar…doing this provides full ROM and absolutely destroys your quads (in a good way). 🤘🙏💪
I use my plank a lot for seal rows so I need to figure out if offsetting the hyper mount will allow both functions. Otherwise, I'll just make a separate bench.
The hyper attachment is detachable, and I placed its mount in the center of the board. So anyone should be able to do seals rows on this. Hope this helps.
Great question. I wondered the same thing. It depends what is on the underside of the product. It would definitely be cool if they had something to connect to on the bottom.
@@DesignBuildLift that would be so cool . But I feel like it needs welding to attach the reverse hyper . But your idea is really cool . I will be subscribing
@@OscarGonzalez-pc4lx Absolutely! If a company could make a utility seat with welded-on bracket on the bottom and then also sold a separate “Reverse Hyper Arm”…. I think people would line up to buy that!
Great project...but that cut at 1:35...LOL Going to make mine using doubled up, maybe tripled up glued and screwed 3/4" plywood for stability...no twisting or warping.
Sounds like it will be solid as a rock! In the article linked below I explain that if people want it to be stronger than my version, I encourage doubling up on the 2x12. However, I wanted to keep mine light weight so I stuck with one layer. There is always a tradeoff with each design decision. Article here: diyfitnessclub.com/projects/2-in-1-utility-seat-amp-reverse-hyper
Could you use the low row on the ares connected to an ankle strap to do the leg extension/curl/reverse hyper? Or would you need a some type of cable or chain extension to pull it off? I think that would load the weight more evenly through the movement if you could find a way to make it happen
Great question! I added a soft loop tiedown strap to the arm of the “reverse hyper” and connected a chain from this strap to the low pulleys on the Ares. My opinion: Works great for leg extensions…. Not great for reverse hyper. I prefer just plate loaded for reverse hyper. 🙏🤘💪
I am not a structural engineer - so I cannot answer that. All I can do is test it to failure - deliberately breaking it - to determine the capacity…and I am not going to do that. Even if I did this, this does not mean that you would have the same results. If my lumber was drier than yours - we would have different results. What I did test: it held my body weight (200 LBS) and 180 in plates. This is more than enough for me. If you want it to be EVEN STRONGER than my version - double up on the 2x12s (glue and screw them together). This will also allow you to use longer screws/lag bolts than I used. However, I did not do this because I wanted to keep the unit as lightweight as possible. However, you should feel free to make this design your own! You want it to be heavier duty…Go for it!
@@DesignBuildLift difficult for me in France to translate and in addition the units of measurement are not the same and the links do not work for the most part it is very frustrating I would love to have that in my gym WAAWW cheer !
I made a reverse hyper like that about 6-7 yrs ago…it will rock and bounce around if you put any amount of good weight on it. It’s not very sturdy or safe.
You must have light weight rack? 4 post , 2”x2”? You can weigh down the rear of the rack to prevent wobble by adding weight horns to the rear, and and store your 45s on the bottom weight horns...If you decide to try a new design after adding the weight horns, my design is very sturdy and does not rock at all. I use hitch pins to attach to the spotter arms (which are connected to my stable rack). Full details here: diyfitnessclub.com/projects/2-in-1-utility-seat-amp-reverse-hyper 🙏🤘💪
This was a very good video. Also I think this is one of the most professional looking DIY projects you have done. Thanks for sharing the knowledge and ideas.
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it! 🤘🙏💪
I saw the short for this first and immediately looked for the long version. A new favorite.
New sub because I just bought a rack but attachments are expensive. So now I've decided I want to be Barbra the builder. You make it look so easy.
Thank you so much for supporting the channel!!! I greatly appreciate it!!! 🤘🙏💪
Thank you! Just built mine. Built another bench so when I put it on the rack it’s nice and wide to lay on. Works great. Only thing it did cost more for the parts but still a killer value and works great! Thanks for the video! I was gonna post a pic or video but won’t let me
Awesome! Glad to hear it! If you post to Instagram, tag me, and I will repost it! 🤘🙏💪
Man your channel is great!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much!!!!! 🤘🙏💪
Great idea.. how much does it hold? Any comments on the smoothness of the range of motion by just having the pipe slide in the hole you did, compaired to pillow bearing blocks.. and does the arm annoy the legs, when the pendulum swings away from you, and the legs potential go as far under as possible….. thanks✌️
Thank you so much!
I am not a structural engineer - so I cannot accurately you how much weight it will hold. All I can do is test it to failure - deliberately breaking it - to determine the capacity…and I am not going to do that. Even if I did this, this does not mean that you would have the same results. If my lumber was drier than yours - we would have different results.
What I did test: it held my body weight (200 LBS) and 180 in plates. This is more than enough weight for me. If you want it to be EVEN STRONGER than my version - you can double up on the 2x12s (glue and screw them together). This will also allow you to use longer screws/lag bolts than I used. However, I did not do this because I wanted to keep the unit as lightweight as possible. However, you should feel free to make this design your own! You want it to be heavier duty…Go for it!
It feels plenty smooth as-is. The 3/4" Plumbing nipples that I used will not fit in 1" Pillow Block Bearings, because 3/4" Plumbing nipples are actually slightly larger than 1" in diameter. So if I used pillow blocks I could not use Plumbing nipples.
I find it to not be annoying on my legs at all. Feels great!
🤟
@@DesignBuildLift thanks for quick answer.. i made a diy reverse hyper once, but it was to much spaceconsuming, so i got rid of it.. i build a pendulum with blacksmith , that welded a regular pipe, to a T-fitting, down to other nipple pipes.... im surprised you put that much weight on yours, and that is very good news to me…I recentlig build a similair platform to i put up on my wall mounted atx captains chair (like a foldable heavy duty dip bar, thing, with exstra long arms, so i could get really far out and thus, made reverse hyper an option..so up untill now, i basicly just jumped up, with just a plate hanging on a chain, to the belt, and toggled the plate to the back of the legs, and even thou weight is very small, the presure from the weight beeing behind, gives it tremendous great feel, as theres no slack, if you go to fast, so in some ways, its very good for high reps.. but yea your pendulum under the boards was an eyeopener, as i was already thinking on some wall mounted foldable solution… on a side note, i think you should get the padding to curve over the edge, to really create comfort for the hips.. i actually just stripped the seat of an office chair, that has the rounded profile, and its incredible comfortable to lean into… anyways.. thanks for inspiration.✌️
You mention there are better DIY belt squat options that can hold more weight. Not sure I'm to that point, lol, but any chance you could link what you were thinking about when you said that?
Sure Thing!
Here is a lever belt squat: ruclips.net/video/xkzrnGmSnFo/видео.htmlsi=KcOFV_klmwa5QfP9
…But free weight belt squats are better IMO…
So here is a rack mounted version: ruclips.net/video/vkKDpGE2eH0/видео.htmlsi=97304KaOnh1cZudd
But here is my absolute favorite: ruclips.net/video/qMdxr2vM_Bc/видео.htmlsi=Zw9yNLTbSe-UC0UK
I'm in GA and just put everything in my cart through HD, Walmart, & Lowes to pick it up in an hour and it's totaling about $150. I didn't need any of the fabric section.
Please let me know how the project turns out for you (and please post it to Instagram and tag me @DesignBuildLift) 📸
Awesome build! This incorporates a lot of what I want to include in my garage gym. I’ll be giving this one a go in the coming weeks! Do you have any suggestions for how to keep constant tension when the weight is not in use? For example, when doing leg extensions and in the relaxed state there’s no tension on the muscle in the stretched position. It would be nice to keep tension there pulling back towards the rack to stretch the muscle and get more out of the movement.
Thank you for all the videos!
Thank you so much for your support!!!! For my next video, I am currently planning on an UPDATE video for this project (adding Oly Plate Adapters, kickstand for belt squats, and a few more exercise demos, etc…)… one such demo is how to use the reverse hyper for leg extensions…in The video you just watched, my form sucks…so I will resolve that. To get full ROM….you should lean back, holding onto pullup bar…doing this provides full ROM and absolutely destroys your quads (in a good way). 🤘🙏💪
@@DesignBuildLift Awesome! Looking forward to that video!
Get a bench pad from an existing 2nd hand bench
@@realalbertan That definitely works too!
Danke für das Video
Thank you Memoli!!!!! Please let me know if you build this! 🤘🙏💪
@@DesignBuildLift I will never be able to do this
You are a macgyver in my eyes
I am just a clumsy goofy guy 🤣😅
Just bought a nordic Bison rack
Subscribed 💪
Be awesome just for space saving. My reverse hyper is a monster lol
Thank you! Agreed! Great space saver! 🤘🙏💪
I use my plank a lot for seal rows so I need to figure out if offsetting the hyper mount will allow both functions. Otherwise, I'll just make a separate bench.
The hyper attachment is detachable, and I placed its mount in the center of the board. So anyone should be able to do seals rows on this. Hope this helps.
@@DesignBuildLift Thanks, I think you may be right about that. I'll test it out next seal row day.
Very nice
Thank you! This has been my favorite DIY project to date! 🤘🙏💪
Think something like this is possible with the rep Utility seat?
Great question. I wondered the same thing. It depends what is on the underside of the product. It would definitely be cool if they had something to connect to on the bottom.
@@DesignBuildLift that would be so cool . But I feel like it needs welding to attach the reverse hyper . But your idea is really cool . I will be subscribing
@@OscarGonzalez-pc4lx Absolutely! If a company could make a utility seat with welded-on bracket on the bottom and then also sold a separate “Reverse Hyper Arm”…. I think people would line up to buy that!
Great project...but that cut at 1:35...LOL
Going to make mine using doubled up, maybe tripled up glued and screwed 3/4" plywood for stability...no twisting or warping.
Sounds like it will be solid as a rock! In the article linked below I explain that if people want it to be stronger than my version, I encourage doubling up on the 2x12. However, I wanted to keep mine light weight so I stuck with one layer. There is always a tradeoff with each design decision. Article here: diyfitnessclub.com/projects/2-in-1-utility-seat-amp-reverse-hyper
Could you use the low row on the ares connected to an ankle strap to do the leg extension/curl/reverse hyper? Or would you need a some type of cable or chain extension to pull it off? I think that would load the weight more evenly through the movement if you could find a way to make it happen
Great question! I added a soft loop tiedown strap to the arm of the “reverse hyper” and connected a chain from this strap to the low pulleys on the Ares. My opinion: Works great for leg extensions…. Not great for reverse hyper. I prefer just plate loaded for reverse hyper. 🙏🤘💪
How much weight can it hold?
I am not a structural engineer - so I cannot answer that. All I can do is test it to failure - deliberately breaking it - to determine the capacity…and I am not going to do that.
Even if I did this, this does not mean that you would
have the same results. If my lumber was drier than yours - we would have different results.
What I did test: it held my body weight (200 LBS) and 180 in plates. This is more than enough for me.
If you want it to be EVEN STRONGER than my version - double up on the 2x12s (glue and screw them together). This will also allow you to use longer screws/lag bolts than I used.
However, I did not do this because I wanted to keep the unit as lightweight as possible. However, you should feel free to make this design your own! You want it to be heavier duty…Go for it!
@@DesignBuildLift thank you, your vids are an inspiration!
Amazing
Thank you! Cheers!🤘🙏💪
@@DesignBuildLift difficult for me in France to translate and in addition the units of measurement are not the same and the links do not work for the most part it is very frustrating I would love to have that in my gym WAAWW cheer !
I made a reverse hyper like that about 6-7 yrs ago…it will rock and bounce around if you put any amount of good weight on it. It’s not very sturdy or safe.
You must have light weight rack? 4 post , 2”x2”? You can weigh down the rear of the rack to prevent wobble by adding weight horns to the rear, and and store your 45s on the bottom weight horns...If you decide to try a new design after adding the weight horns, my design is very sturdy and does not rock at all. I use hitch pins to attach to the spotter arms (which are connected to my stable rack). Full details here: diyfitnessclub.com/projects/2-in-1-utility-seat-amp-reverse-hyper 🙏🤘💪
@@DesignBuildLift I bought an actual one about 5 yrs ago…so much better
A “store bought” Reverse Hyper will definitely be better than a rack mounted DIY version. No contest.