A sports horizontal bar is a sports equipment or a simulator in the form of a round metal bar. It was created to maintain various muscle groups in good shape, to relax and stretch the spine, for rehabilitation.
The size of the horizontal bar depends largely on the preferences of the person and his physiological characteristics.
Horizontal bars are different both in appearance and functionality. They can be located at home, and in the country, and on the street. The horizontal bar is the simulator that you can do yourself.
Types of shells
Depending on the location and placement, the types of horizontal bars also differ. Horizontal bars can be outdoor and for home indoor use.
Street horizontal bars, in turn, are also divided into the following subspecies:
- regular;
- double - triple;
- for the press;
- Swedish wall;
- sports street complex.
Second group, i.e. simulators for home use are conditionally divided:
- Wall horizontal bars.
- Swedish walls (usuallyoften used for training children and teenagers, as well as during rehabilitation).
- Floor horizontal bars.
Requirements for horizontal bars
If a person decides to make a sports bar for himself on his own, then before designing and installing it, you need to clearly understand what requirements such a projectile must meet.
Firstly, the seams made by welding must be of high quality, reliable, neat, without flaws.
Secondly, all bearing elements of the horizontal bar must be made of metal. The tree is not applicable in this case for a number of reasons.
Third, the choice of pipe is one of the most basic rules. It is better if the pipe is round, because, unlike a square one, it bends smoothly. The second option is impractical, since it can bend sharply under loads, and injuries in this case will not be avoided. Sometimes it is still possible to use a square pipe, but on condition that the tensile strength is not exceeded. By the way, in the Brezhnev era in the USSR, high-quality metal curtains were made, you can use them. They are among the first in strength.
Fourthly, during training on the projectile, a special load falls on its corners. Therefore, special attention should be paid to these places.
Fifth, if it is decided to place a projectile at home, then the walls under it must be solid, strong, strong, ready to withstand heavy loads.
Sizes of horizontal bars
Based on the practice of application, there are certain requirements for the size of horizontal bars, namely:
- bars shouldbe about 55cm wide;
- beams - 110cm wide;
- handles should be 35mm in diameter with pads and 27mm without;
- load on the simulator - no more than 250 kg.
When making the horizontal bar yourself, you can choose the sizes "for yourself", making them appropriate for your height and weight.
Wall horizontal bar
3 in 1 wall horizontal bar, which includes a horizontal bar, bars and a press, is a fairly popular, multifunctional and ergonomic projectile. On such a horizontal bar, you can perform exercises for various muscle groups of the arms, legs, abdomen, chest, and abs. Also, the 3-in-1 wall-mounted horizontal bar is perfect for rehabilitation after injuries or diseases of the musculoskeletal system. And, of course, it helps in relaxing the spine, which in turn has a great effect on the overall he alth and well-being of a person.
Such a projectile is located on any solid, preferably solid wall, fixed with anchor bolts (possible with studs). You can place the wall bar in any room, even a small one, and at any height, taking into account the height of the athlete.
Swedish wall
It is a ladder, often metal, durable and strong. Wood is also allowed as a raw material, but larch or oak species. You can hang a small wall horizontal bar on it, as well as rings and a trapezoid. Such a projectile is intended, as a rule, for children, as it is calculated on a weight of approximately 100-150 kg.
It must be remembered thatthe user's weight increases by 2.5-3 times, this should always be taken into account. In this case, you need to multiply your weight by this coefficient.
Floor horizontal bars
This is a fairly complex projectile. It is intended mainly for athletes. It includes: hinged crossbars for pull-ups, leg swings and coups, bars and shells for push-ups, for the press, etc. It is better to make this design detachable so that one part hangs and the other stands on the floor so that the floor does not fail. In addition, it must be taken into account that it takes up a lot of space.
Street options
The street horizontal bar is divided into several subspecies (they have already been described above). This is:
- regular horizontal bars;
- double-triple horizontal bars;
- for the press;
- wall bars;
- sports complexes.
The first subspecies is the simplest design, which is one round bar fixed on the sides. It can be a welded structure, or just a well-fixed pipe.
The second subspecies is a variation of the first, but the crossbars are located at different levels.
The third subspecies, as a rule, is not used independently, but is placed together with the pull-up bar.
The fourth subspecies is a ladder, various crossbars and bars for the press.
And the fifth subspecies is a complex structure that includes a Swedish wall, horizontal barsdifferent heights, rings, bars, trapezoids.
And so, a street horizontal bar, this is room for creativity and work. Depending on what result a person pursues, it will depend on what suits him. Designing and installing a horizontal bar will require knowledge and skills in the field of drafting, metalwork and welding.
Gymnastics horizontal bar
The horizontal bar, despite the simplicity of its manufacture, has many functions. It is used by patients during rehabilitation and treatment, helps to pump up certain muscles, tones, improves he alth. Also this projectile is suitable for gymnastics. The gymnastic horizontal bar is a special crossbar that must be properly and securely fixed. On such a horizontal bar, you can just hang and pull yourself up.
This horizontal bar can be placed on a ceiling beam indoors or placed in a doorway.
Such a horizontal bar is made of pipes, more precisely, from one pipe. To do this, you need a crossbar (pipe) and two chains of the desired length, on which the crossbar will be attached. Two pins are driven into the wall, a crossbar is hung on them, for example, from a pipe, and in order for the horizontal bar to be securely fixed, two more pins with hats of a larger diameter than chain links are placed on the sides of the pipe.
Such a horizontal bar is suitable for those who care about relaxation and stretching of the spine (often used by those who suffer from intervertebral hernia, various degenerative processes or sciatica, as well as for children and adolescents).
For best results,hanging on such a horizontal bar is good after a bath, with a steamed body.
Components of horizontal bars
Before you make a horizontal bar with your own hands, you need to stock up on certain materials for its manufacture.
To grip you will need steel pipes with a diameter of 26-40 mm. For a more accurate size, it is better to measure the palm of the practitioner at the level of the beginning of the fingers and multiply by a factor of 3.3. Otherwise, there will be no reliable grip, which will affect the quality of classes. And the thickness of the pipes should be 2 mm for a home tunic and 3 mm for a street one (since the load there is greater and stronger), and if seamless steel is used, then 1.5 mm.
Sizes of square steel pipes for home horizontal bar should be from 40mm x 40mm x 2mm, and outdoor from 50mm x 50mm x 3mm or from 60mm x 60mm x 2mm. Racks are made from a round pipe, ranging in size from 80 mm x 2 mm. If square ones are used, then with rounded corners. Pipes with sharp corners may break without warning.
Straps are a necessary accessory for horizontal bars, which is used to insure those involved. Safety straps are used, usually for flips or difficult pull-ups.
Fortunately, the days when the straps for the horizontal bar had to be made from improvised materials have passed, now they can be ordered in specialized stores. They are made up of cotton and nylon. The second option is the most practical because it does not stretch, does not deform and has sufficient rigidity.
The length of the straps for the horizontal bar depends on the girth of the wrist:
| Wrist circumference, cm | Strap length, cm |
| 10 – 11 | 56 |
| 11 – 12 | 58 |
| 12 – 13 | 60 |
| 13 - 14 | 62 |
| 14 - 15 | 64 |
| 15 – 16 | 66 |
| 16 – 17 | 68 |
| 17 – 19 | 70 |
| 19 – 21 | 72 |
| 21 – 23 | 74 |
The main purpose of safety straps is the insurance of an athlete, so the safety of the user directly depends on their quality.
How to make at home?
You can make your own sports equipment. The main thing is to choose the necessary drawings of the horizontal bar for the house, and adjust the dimensions of the parts according to your parameters.
Here is an approximate scheme for making a horizontal bar from a steel pipe and a pair of wooden bars. In wooden supports, holes are drilled in the center with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the pipe. At the ends of the pipe itself, you will need to make two cross cuts, about 5-7 centimeters deep. Two opposite petals are cut off on the sides (the location of the remaining petals should be the same). And then they do this:
- On the pipestringing wooden bars.
- Petals unbend and tightly adjoin to the wooden base.
- In the opening, the place of installation of elements is marked.
- Holes are drilled in the wall, on wooden blanks and metal petals.
- Fixation of pipes with the help of wooden bars.
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And if you start making a horizontal bar for your hands, then you will need plumbing angles and steel flanges. ㅤ
Production of is carried out according to the following scheme: ㅤ
- To steel pipe cuts, approx.
- On the other hand, a water pipe corner is installed on the cut (you need to prepare the thread in advance).
- A long piece of steel pipe, which will be the basis of the horizontal bar, is screwed to the scraps with the corners already installed.
- The finished structure is fixed on the wall with dowels.
A more complex design is a 3 in 1 wall horizontal bar.
The assembly process looks something like this: ㅤ
- From square profiles it is necessary to weld the structure in the form of letters “H”: sidewalls on average 65 cm each, crossbar - 55 cm;
- To topparts perpendicular to the above workpiece are welded a pair of profiles on 55 cm;
- A transverse round pipe, 75 cm long, is welded between the divergent profiles, a couple more pieces of 20 cm ㅤ with a slight downward slope are welded to its ends.
- Departing from the top about 15-20 cm, between the diverging profiles, parallel to the upper tube with handles, a square profile is welded, of a length of 70 cm.
- Between the parallel profile and the pipe, a pair of transverse pieces of the 15 cm profile is fixed, serving to strengthen the entire structure.
- Between the ends of square profiles, from upper to lower, pipe cuts are welded, each 40 cm long.
- Continued handles and perpendicular handles are welded to the base of the structure in the shape of the letter “H”.
- Pieces of metal sheets are welded to the cross member in the shape of the letter “H” and on its sidewalls. Once the structure has been painted, special cushions will be installed there. ㅤ
- Fix this design preferably to the wall on steel hooks. This trainer must be removable. This is quite a practical option and suitable for use even in small spaces.ㅤ
Of course, the dimensions of the horizontal bar are given taking into accountparameters of average users. You can change them based on your own volumes.
These tips and drawing will serve as hints in the manufacture of this rather complex horizontal bar.
Scheme of a street horizontal bar without braces
If the choice fell on a street horizontal bar, then it can be made simple, or two or three levels.
Firstly, outdoor activities will have a beneficial effect on overall well-being and he alth.
Secondly, you can do some exercises outside that require more space. In addition, many believe that it is more fun to play sports on the street. So, we have decided on the place. Now let's look at the construction steps.
When making such a projectile, it is important to know that:
- The use of welding is not acceptable here.
- There should be no corners or folds in such designs.
- Uprights and thrust bearings must be at least 6 mm wide.
So, for the crossbar, you must use a chromium-nickel seamless pipe or a structural steel pipe.
Racks of the horizontal bar are made of a pipe, from 80mm x 80mm x 3mm in size or from 100mm x 3mm - round. This pipe is dug into the ground by 120 cm, and the base must be concreted.
The horizontal bar is fastened with bolts from M12. Washers from 30x2 are placed under their heads; the same bolts go under the nuts, and under them - spring split washers. The crossbar must extend beyond the post by at least 30 cm,to make it heavier, you can weld loads of 3-5 kg on it.
Mistakes
Through trial and error, the desired result is achieved. And if you consider other people's mistakes, you can avoid them in the future.
Not allowed:
- Use substandard materials (pipes, bars, bolts, nuts).
- Neglect of safety rules (all bolts, nuts, dowels must be securely fixed and screwed, their loosening threatens to injure the user).
- Poor-quality welding of seams (corrosion process may begin, which threatens to destroy the metal).
- Using fragile walls as a base (it is necessary to install horizontal bars on solid walls).
- Wrong calculations for weight and height. It must be remembered that the weight of the student increases several times when playing sports. As for height, a bar that is too low or too high can have a poor quality effect on training.
In conclusion
So, we can draw several conclusions.
First, before you start making a horizontal bar, you need to decide for what purpose it is needed. For pull-ups, it is enough to use simple gymnastic horizontal bars located on walls or doorways. If a person goes in for sports for himself and he needs to develop a large number of different muscles, then a 3 in 1 horizontal bar will suit him. And if you have a private house or cottage, your husband is an athlete and you have children, then it is better to choose a whole sports complex. However, such a projectile is difficult to design and manufacture, it would be better to entrust this matterprofessionals.
Secondly, any manufacturing must begin with a schematic image and drawing. This will make it much easier and easier to deal with the manufacturing and placement process.
Thirdly, safety precautions must be observed, both during installation (manufacturing) and when playing sports.
Fourthly, it is necessary to take into account the experience of other masters.
And, fifthly, the dimensions of the horizontal bar must correspond to the size and dimensions of the room and the user.
Classes on the horizontal bar heal, strengthen and develop different muscle groups. A do-it-yourself horizontal bar increases self-esteem and saves the family budget.
