Homemade workout equipment

Use these tricks to make homemade weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, and sandbags so you can get a cheap workout at home.

Make your own DIY dumbbells with things you already have around your house. This list will give you ideas for things to use plus what workouts to do and tips on what to look for.

Starting a new workout regime? We often find no matter how much we want to work out and get in shape, finding time to hit the gym is not always possible. Never fear, you can actually create a home gym on a budget by making these cool ideas for DIY exercise equipment. From weights and

I have to admit, I love working out. Honestly, I get so much satisfaction from breaking a sweat. A couple of years ago, I was going to the gym every single day, which I have to admit does have its benefits. Unfortunately, it can also be a bit expensive. Even at the cheapest gym membership...

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The leg press is a common specialty machine in commercial gyms. In fact, it is one of the things people say they miss the most when building a home gym. There are companies that sell a version of the leg press that is a bit more home gym friendly, but it tends to be expensive and take up a lot of sp

Sometime ago I decided to improve my punches and strengthen my knuckles at the same time. After a quick look online I found out that I need a Makiwara – a padded wooden board mostly use…

My Home Gym on a budget. DIY Bumper barbell DIY compact screw-in barbell DIY Weight plates cut from 20mm sheet metal. Small netball ball filled with chrome dust for 6kg medicine ball. Hammers, ropes, axe, kettlebells.