Homemade Cable bar system

[Ogedei]

I came across this last night,

What do you guys think?

http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejoandbryce/sfcbs.pdf

[Jason B]

I don't get it, is it supposed to mimmick a smith machine? And if so, why? There are cheaper coat racks out there. And why's he squatting in jeans?

[Steve-O-68]

I think his heart is in the right place, but I see problems...

1. Doesn't allow for deep squats
2. Have to start at the bottom of the squat position
3. I can't get Comcast in my area.

[Ogedei]

Originally Posted by Jason B

I don't get it, is it supposed to mimmick a smith machine? And if so, why? There are cheaper coat racks out there. And why's he squatting in jeans?

I don't think it's exactly like a smith machine. You wouldn't be chanelled perfectly straight up and down as the bar is on chains. I had the same thoughts on the rails though.

I suspect he is squatting in jeans because he finished his master piece and was taking a picture.

Originally Posted by Steve-O-68

I think his heart is in the right place, but I see problems...

1. Doesn't allow for deep squats
2. Have to start at the bottom of the squat position
3. I can't get Comcast in my area.

Well you could make it allow for deep squats easy enough, but yes you would have to start and end in the squat position. Also something I had thought of.

I still liked the idea, simple and cheap squat station even if it's not nearly as cool as a power rack.

Og.

[nanook]

It is called a "cable bar system". Ironmind sells a book by the late J.V. Askem that has the complete plans for the system, along with other home built equipment.