Home Workouts: DIY cable apparatus

A cable apparatus is a very versatile piece of fitness equipment and its much easier than you might think to add it to your home gym, all you need is a set of dumbbells and some pulleys. Cables are great for ab and core exercises, lat exercises, and tricep exercises.

Build and use this untested device at your own risk. Component choice is your responsibility, I will not suggest any mfg/part numbers. If you are not 100% sure of your ability to construct this cable apparatus safely, DO NOT DO IT! If you are a minor, obtain permission from your parents before building this. Use only mountaineering quality components. Injuries can result from hardware store quality components. Do not install this cable setup anywhere children may be present. Fitness equipment presents severe safety hazard for children. All fitness equipment is dangerous if misused, this cable setup is no exception. Insure that mounting location can support the forces generated while the setup is in use as severe injury can result from a collapse. This video was designed to give you ideas how you can construct your own cable apparatus, it is not intended to be a complete set of plans. I do not and will not provide specific advice on how to securely mount pullup bars. No Warranties Expressed or Implied.

Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn't have to be expensive or take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and money. A cheap dumbbell set from a garage sale or walmart is all it takes to get started with your home workouts.

Limitation of Liability: Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program! I am not a medical professional. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate this information and with the help of your physician decide if it is appropriate for you.

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[iskfshotokan1x]

how much power do it take to do a one arm push up

[scooby1961]

Well, if you do a one-arm pushup with perfect form it takes exactly twice the strength of a two handed pushup. However, if you watch most people do one-handers they do NOT use perfect form.  They also put quite a torque on your spine that can cause problems for some.

[u2mountaindew]

hey how did you get so big? ......... i've been working out now for about year and i just turned 28, is it too late to see good results?i know its a hard sport and its takes a long timeto build muscles...any ideas on how to build a dip stand.. or any other way around the house to do dips like you would do on a dipping stand and recieve the same results?

[scooby1961]

I got so big by lifting weights for 6500hrs (25 years with five, one hour workouts a week). You have a ways to go to catch up to me :) Dip stands, you can use two chairs if you are careful.

[SerbianJudo]

Not for this, Nobel prize for your contribution to the society. You inspired many people including me to start natural bodybuilding.

And I posted the comment for Nobel prize "Thanks, Scooby! You really deserve a Nobel prize." as an answer because you care about your viewers and because you are going to make a "Killer Ab Workout" video!

[scooby1961]

Doing the killer ab workout will be fun. About the Nobel peace prize, it would be an amazing honor but I'd rather have Oprah mention the website on her show - I could reach a lot more people with an Oprah endorsement than I could with a Nobel prize. How twisted is that?

[blueBlackpurple]

I enjoy your videos because you always talk about safety and the proper way to work out.

For example, you talked about the proper way of doing push ups so as not to put too much strain on the wrist in one of your videos.

I think your videos are some of the best for people wanting to work out in a safe way.

[5513011]

thanks great video 5 star.

[xingmei818]

nice vid Scoob. trying to find out were can i install this contraption....

anyways keep up the good work

ps: were's shaggy?

[BJayDeee]

hey scoob do you think if its ok to take Animal Pak with protein shake? cause i'm doing.

do you recommend?

[alex00813]

Scooby i need some help please im 14 and i got a flat chest(male) i bech and stuff like that cause i got weighlifting class but my chest gets no bigger please help. thanks. 5 stars

[2wiceee]

hey scooby, do you have any methods i could use to build my lower chest muscles? at home, the equipment i only have are dumbbells. thank you

[cholesfriend]

I use your videos all the time your a great workout guide. i loved the lawn gnome in the video!

[Avenger7x]

Hey Scooby, just wanted to say thanks for all the great vids! Videos and tips like this make me wish my gym membership expired sooner!

[vardsmith]

Hey man, I'm a long term gym goer - like yourself no doubt. Good video, by the way.

Just a question, at the moment I try to do 3 different routines in sequence. I go to the gym every second day, so run through the workouts in order.

I've had good results so far, and I'm probably in the gym - including weights / cardio / swim - for about 2 to 3 hours total. I try limit my time there to 2 ;)

Any tips? I know this is a vague question :P Forgive me. Thanks again.