Homemade gym equipment

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

This is the best DIY belt squat option for the home gym. Most people already have a landmine, a barbell, and weights. Add a little DIY t-bar row platform and you're good to go!

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

If you don’t have the funds to get the Elite FTS Collegiate Power Rack check out this good looking homemade power rack built by a redditor. This looks like a great DIY project for your holidays. Here is the thread where you can ask questions. Below is another wooden squat rack option from here. Update: This wooden power […]

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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.

Lifting bench plans

You might be looking to bulk up on a budget, gaining pounds but saving dollars. Look no further — here's the definitive guide to making your own gear, so you can break a sweat without breaking the bank.