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 balls to pull up bars and power blocks, you are sure to find some things you need to make for your home gym. Check out the step by step tutorials to learn how and get in shape at home!
DIY Exercise Equipment Projects
1. DIY Sandbag For Your Home Gym
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Make these easy sandbag weights yourself and get in shape at home, even if you are on a budget. Mine took no time at all to make, and this one has lasted me over a year so far. For a weight workout that doesn’t require an expensive gym membership, here is your go to item you need to make when it comes to inexpensive DIY exercise equipment. Check out some of these home exercise routines and a personal trainer won’t have anything on you.
2. DIY Slamball
Need a multi purpose gym accessory for weight lifting? Try this DIY slamball for a versatile weight you can use in lots of different exercises. Every garage and home gym needs at least one of these! You can make this weighted exercise ball as light or as heavy as you need it to be. A perfect addition to any home gym, this DIY project is fun to make, too!
3. DIY Parallettes
When I first saw these cool parallel bars made from PVC pipe, I said, “Oh wow!” I had no idea they were actually super sturdy and one of the best pieces of DIY exercise equipment you could make. Create these yourself for around $30 and put them together in less than 15 minutes. An easy to get in shape quick, literally!
4. DIY 3 In 1 Wood Plyo Box
Until recently, my home gym consisted of free weights and a treadmill. When I went looking to add some variety to my boring workout routine, I found this 3 in 1 wood plyo box. Perfect for working out the lower body, I simply love mine. DIY one for yourself and you will soon feel the same way.
5. DIY Climbing Peg Board
Forget joining an expensive climbing gym and having to go there to get a good climbing workout. Exercise your arms like you never have before with this DIY climbing pegboard you can build at home. I was able to really challenge myself with this one! Going occasionally to a rock gym is still fun, but the only way I ever really built the strength I needed for climbing was by having an accessible practice wall at home. Build this one for a few dollars, you’ll be glad you did!
6. Homemade Power Rack
So these racks cost SO much money when you buy them made out of metal. Really sill to pay that much for home exercise equipment when your mad DIY skills can net you this weight lifting power rack for you garage or home gym. Add weights and you are in business. Get in shape without spending a ton of money on a gym membership or personal trainer, as it is really not necessary.
7. DIY Battle Ropes
Do you love diy exercise equipment? This diy battle ropes idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the battle ropes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Gymperson has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
8. DIY Wall Mounted Makiwara
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this diy wall mounted makiwara idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Abieneman at the link.
9. DIY Pull Up Bar
This diy pull up bar idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Yourfitnesspath to see every step.
11. Homemade Weight Lifting Bench
Homemade Weight Lifting Bench – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Home Gym Bodybuilding’s full tutorial for all the details.
12. Fire Hose Battle Ropes
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the hose battle ropes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Crossfit4fire has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Homemade Free Weights
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this homemade free weights idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Thehomeaway’s full tutorial for all the details.
18. DIY Homemade Punching Bag
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy homemade punching bag idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Livingapex has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
19. Build Your Own Power Rack
I have always loved fun crafts, and this build your own power rack idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Jerredmoon at the link.
20. DIY Agility Ladder
This diy agility ladder idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Craftybridge to see every step.
21. Homemade Medicine Ball
Why make it complicated? This homemade medicine ball idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the medicine ball. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Hubpages for the complete recipe.
22. DIY Tire Sled Pull with Straps and Belt Under $30
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DIY Tire Sled Pull with Straps and Belt Under $30? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. The complete step by step version is linked above.
23. Bungee Cord Resistance Bands
Here is a fun DIY, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Dailyburn has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
24. DIY Squat Rack And Pull Up Bar
From a quiet night in to a full house, this diy squat rack and pull up bar idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the pull up bar. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Simplysadiejane at the link.
25. Ball Grip Pull Ups
Try this ball grip pull ups idea next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Allthingsgym to see every step.
26. DIY Squat Rack
Guppytales really knows an easy tutorial, and this diy squat rack idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Guppytales for the complete recipe.
27. DIY Sandbag And Bucket Carry
Around here, this diy sandbag and bucket carry idea disappears fast whenever I make a fun DIY. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Mitchandmajken’s full tutorial for all the details.
28. DIY TRX For $6
Looking for fun crafts that actually works? This diy trx for $6 idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Scoobysworkshop has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
29. DIY Stall Bars
I will admit it, I am obsessed with a clear how-to, and this diy stall bars idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the stall bars. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Garagegymreviews at the link.
30. DIY Parkour Gym Equipment
This diy parkour gym equipment idea is fuss free and delivers on a fun DIY. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Simplifiedbuilding to see every step.
