Homemade Kettlebell Handles

Kettlebells are a useful exercise tool for leg, arm and back exercises. One problem is, though, they are expensive to buy. You can save some cash by making a kettlebell yourself at home. You'll need supplies from a hardware or big box store, plus one to four circular 10 lb. weights. In just a short time, you'll be ready to pump some iron.

Things You'll Need

  • 16-inch piece of 1-inch galvanized steel pipe
  • 1-inch steel female floor flange
  • 1-inch galvanized steel T
  • 2 4-inch galvanized steel threaded pipe
  • 10 lb. weights (up to 4)
  • Steel sleeve collar
  • Allen wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Thread the floor flange onto one end of the 16-inch pipe.

    • 2

      Slide one to four of the 10 lb. weights onto the pipe depending on how heavy you would like your kettlebell to be.

    • 3

      Slide the sleeve collar onto the pipe and then onto the top of the weights.

    • 4

      Tighten the sleeve collar with an Allen wrench.

    • 5

      Thread the steel T onto the top of the pipe.

    • 6

      Thread the two 4-inch threaded pipe pieces into both sides of the T.