Do-it-yourself leg press simulator drawings. How and from what to make a bench for the bench on your own

If you want to develop muscles, but there is no opportunity to go to the gym or purchase expensive equipment, you can make a simulator with your own hands. The process requires a minimum amount of time and money, and the result will not be inferior to purchased sports equipment in terms of training efficiency. How to make your own gym with a set homemade simulators we will tell you further.

After all, the weight of the Olympic and bumper pancakes can be the same as that of an ordinary homemade barbell with concrete pancakes. But a person is led by miracle simulators, bright colors and good advertising.

It is worth noting that nothing will work for free. You will have to spend an adequate amount of money for the manufacture of equipment and equipment.

So why do it yourself if you still have to spend money? The answer is simple, you will save 10 times the amount you would spend on expensive equipment on the production of simulators.

Essential Home Gym Equipment

You should give your preference to free weights. If your goal is to build a harmoniously developed strong body, then, of course, your choice should fall on the queen of power sports.

Simulators

Barbell... The barbell can be made from the most various materials, we will come to this question later. For, you will need pancakes for the bar, it is advisable to have it in pairs, at least 150 kilograms. Also for the barbell set, you need W-shaped neck... This type of bar is necessary for pumping the arms and relieving stress from the joints.
, it is desirable that they be collapsible, since they will take up less space.
Bench press, preferably with adjustable backrest... Such a bench is necessary for performing presses under different angles, drawstrings, pullovers and other exercises.
, one of the most readily available simulators. They are distinguished by the simplicity of manufacture and the availability of materials. The range of exercises is wide, so this simulator will perfectly complement the gym.
Power frame will keep you safe while doing squats, deadlifts and presses. A versatile simulator with a simple design and enhanced safety.
Roller trainer, for performing various rods. With this simulator, you can develop your lats and triceps well.
It will take punching bag and.

Listed here are the most essential bodybuilding and support kits physical form generally.

What sports equipment can you make yourself

If you wish, you can also make a fitness room. the latest generation, but we will manufacture only the most necessary equipment.

The barbell is a fairly simple simulator to manufacture. You can use pipes and metal for it, and for pancakes, stumps, concrete pancakes of our own manufacture, metal blanks, car flywheels and everything that can sit on our neck.

For dumbbells, you can make blanks from fittings and metal pipes, pancakes from plastic bottles and concrete blanks. The main condition is to make a collapsible dumbbell.

The bench is easy to manufacture. You can make one universal, with an adjustable angle of inclination, and the other at an angle of 45, 70, 90 degrees.

It is an affordable and not expensive product, but you have to work with a pear. The simulator will cost a certain amount, but it will last a long time.

What is needed for manufacturing

First, let's break everything down into items and inventory.

Barbell

To make the neck, we need a metal tube with a diameter of 30mm and a thickness of 6mm. The bar length should be between 1.6m and 2m.

Separators that will separate the work surface for the grip and the place for the pancakes. For the spacers, we need 2 strong bolts, or we cut out 2 pieces of a metal plate with a diameter of 50 mm. We drill the center of the plates by 30mm, and we have ready-made dividers, it remains only to weld on the pipe.

Neck locks. They are useful for firmly fixing the pancakes on the bar. You can purchase 2 spring locks or take 2 pieces of pipe, with a diameter of 31 mm and more, drill a hole in them and fix it with a bolt.

Pancakes. To make pancakes, we need to make a mold from boards and metal. For filling we will use high grade concrete, and reinforce with wire.

To make the design of the pancakes more durable and more beautiful, it will be necessary to cover the pancakes with concrete enamel, this will provide protection from moisture, and concrete dust will not fall from them.

Dumbbells

For the manufacture of dumbbells, we need: 2 pieces of pipe, pancake molds, locks. The manufacturing technology is the same as for the barbell. It is advisable to make everything at once.

For the bench, we need: a metal square, dimensions 50x50x4. The length is only about 8.3 meters. Board dimensions 1.3 by 0.3 m. You will need it for the foundation.

Metal plate, for making petals. They are installed on bench posts and serve as bar holders.
To make a functional station, in which there will be a horizontal bar, and beams, we need metal for the base, pipes for the crossbars. Concrete for pouring the structure. Provided that the station will be installed outdoors. It is also worth boiling the crossbar at a height for attaching gymnastic rings and a punching bag.

Power frame, the design is complex, requiring the use of precise drawings and a large amount of materials. So she should study separately.

Punching bag

To make a punching bag, you will need either regular bags for storing cereals, or tarpaulin or tarpaulin. Dimensions for manufacturing - minimum height 1 meter, weight should be taken into account from 40 to 60 kg. 2 metal rings that will shape the boxing bag, 4 carabiners, a meter of chain and the padding itself. You can use rags, old clothes and sawdust as stuffing.

Also, in addition to everything, you should have a welding machine and all accessories to it, cement, sand, crushed stone and a thinking head that will be responsible for the manufacturing process

Description of the manufacturing process, step by step instructions

Barbell

To make a bar, we initially make blanks for pancakes, cut and hammer a circle shape from the boards. We measure out the middle and insert a piece of pipe with a diameter of 32mm. We get a centered base. We trim the edges with tin and connect it with self-tapping screws. The form is ready. We make forms according to the same principle for dumbbells. You can adjust the size of the shape yourself, keep in mind that the larger the pancake, the heavier it will be.
Now we need to make a frame that will firmly hold our concrete. Such a frame is knitted from wire and placed on the bottom of the mold.
To prepare durable high grade concrete, we must mix 1 bag of high grade cement, 2 bags of crushed stone and one and a half bags of sand. All this is diluted with water until a uniform mass is obtained and fits into molds. Smooth out all the irregularities with a spatula and lay another layer of wire. Be sure to grind and tamp the concrete base to avoid cavities in the pancakes. We leave the forms until the solution is completely dry. On average, it will take 3 days.
After the concrete solution has dried, carefully remove the pancakes from the molds, this must be done very carefully, if they do not come out, carefully beat the edges of the forms with a hammer and the pancakes can be taken out. Cover the finished pancakes with concrete paint and leave to dry.
Let's start making the necks. We will make 2 of them, one is a classic press, the second will be W-shaped. For a classic neck, we take our workpiece, grind it so that it is even and comfortable. After grinding, using a welding machine, we weld the holders at a distance of 40 cm from the edges. We will use the bolts for the locks. Then we drill 4 holes on these 40 cm for the installation of locks.
To make a W-shaped neck, we take a blank tube, hold in a vice and evenly bend the middle to shape W. For space for pancakes, we step back 20 cm and weld on the holders.

Dumbbells

The design of the dumbbell bar is made in the same way as the classic bar.

Bench press

Here the bench for the press will be a more complex design.

We take our raw materials in the form of a square metal pipe and make blanks out of it. We have to consider the design and dimensions. Our segment is completely enough for manufacturing, and the drawing itself can be found in the vastness of the network.

Punching bag

For the punching bag, we need to select a material. The best choice the tarpaulin remains. If there is no opportunity and skills to sew the bag yourself, then it is better to give it to the atelier. It should be warned that the upper ring is not completely sewn in, but 4 gaps of 1 cm long should be placed. Carabiners will be put on these gaps.

After the bag is ready, you need to start stuffing it. The density is determined for each person individually, but if you are a beginner in sports, then you should not fill the bag tightly in order to avoid injuries and give your hands a chance to get used to it.

Summarizing

At the end of all the work, we get a set for developing strength, namely a barbell, a W-shaped bar, a pair of dumbbells, a bench and a punching bag.

According to the term of use, pancakes will last for at least 2 years, a pear, with proper care and not allowing exposure to a humid environment, will last about 5 years. The vultures and the bench are forever.

Comparison of the cost of the material used and the cost of buying a new simulator

As a result, we spent about 10 thousand rubles for all the material, provided that we use only high-quality materials.

Now let's give the average prices for the new inventory:

Olympic barbell with a set of pancakes for 120 kg. In rubber protection it will cost you about 50 thousand rubles.
The price for a pair of 20 kg dumbbells is 15, thousand rubles.
The average price of a bench for a bench press is from 5 thousand.
Punching bag from 3.5 thousand. As a result, we save more than 70 thousand rubles.

Complexity of manufacturing

The complexity of making such simulators depends on your abilities and imagination. With a significant lack of skills, you can use the services of professionals. According to calculations, this may cost approximately another 10 thousand rubles, when compared with the amount for branded equipment, you can still save money in the end. But if, nevertheless, you decide to do everything yourself, then you will get a set of useful skills that will be useful in the future to expand the gym.

Safety of use

It is worth noting that even the most modern simulators can be injured. Worth remembering Golden Rule bodybuilding "There should be moderation in everything" which means, carefully work on the technique, and the weight of the weights will gradually increase by itself. Therefore, the likelihood of injury depends primarily on you.

While redoing the heating at home, I got a whole bunch of used old pipes and batteries. I found application to them very quickly, since the idea of a simulator was already in the air. Sections of radiators could perfectly serve as a load. The weight of one section is approximately 8 kg.

For the manufacture of the device, I bought only bolts, handles for the steering wheel of a bicycle, a cable, a tensioner, sharpened rollers, and consumables - electrodes, cutting wheels. Everything else is "foot" material.

First, I assembled a basket for cargo. I chose the dimensions of the basket based on the dimensions of the battery sections. The assembly began with a pallet, and then vertical stands with rollers. The construction is completed by a block for a cable. After assembling the basket, I started making the frame. The frame was first assembled on bolts, and then, after adjusting the smoothness of the basket, I scalded the rear rack. The upper part of the frame is made of P profiles. It is very convenient to mount blocks in it, plus good rigidity. The profile contains 4 blocks, two of them on the same axis directly above the basket.

Then I started assembling the second part of the simulator with my own hands. First, I made a frame with height-adjustable racks for the bar, then welded the base of the lounger to it. At the other end of the base, a U-shaped profile serves as a vertical stand, on which the movable part of the simulator for training legs and back (oars) is assembled. Both parts of the machine are connected at the bottom. To prevent the simulator from “folding” under load, I added an emphasis.

The cable passes through the basket block and goes at one end to a block with a pressure roller (it is a regular ball bearing) and connects to a pipe that serves as a trainer for arms and trapezoids. The other end of the cable goes down through the block, where the cable tensioner is installed, and then passes through the lower block under the lounger and connects to a device that serves as a leg and back trainer (paddles).

The lounger itself is made of a board (width - "to taste"), upholstered with leatherette and foam rubber. A board of two parts, connected by a one-piece door hinge, one part is fixed to the frame, and the other is movable (height adjustment). Initially, the simulator was made for the street, so such a rather oversized design came out. But, if you get creative with the idea, then on this basis you can create a lot of smaller options.

Ditto for physical exercise the apartment can be installed.

DIY simulator drawings

DIY simulators: photo

Strength training is needed for people, not only seeking to get muscle definition. They are an integral part of fitness programs as they help to reduce weight, develop and strengthen muscles and bones. To achieve the first result, you can even train at home several times a week.

The power multi-station home (or fitness station) is as efficient, reliable and durable as its fitness cousins.

Its peculiarity is a combination of several simulators into one. They are more versatile in a compact size. It can work out many muscle groups. Even beginners have clear and convenient settings for the simulator, which makes it easier to train at home.

Multi-station for home BodySolid-PHG-1000

Home strength equipment is not only about kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells, although they come to mind first. These are those sports equipment which belong to the group of free weights and have been popular for centuries. They are effective but require attention - awkward movement can easily lead to serious injury. This way, strength machines can help you get your body in shape without injury.

Homemade simulator in the garage

Three types of strength training equipment

First. Homemade. They are designed for home use. Therefore, their main characteristics are compactness and low weight.
Second. Fitness class strength training equipment. Most often found in small gyms. They have a large number of workstations that allow you to train different groups muscles. These simulators are designed for heavy loads. They can also be installed at home. These are the multistations we're talking about.
And the third type is professional strength training equipment. They are designed for large gyms... The loads on them can reach hundreds of kilograms, so they are very durable and have a smooth ride. Such simulators are most often for performing one exercise on specific muscles.

Inspire-M4 professional multi-station for halls

The design of the simulator allows you to accurately adjust the technique of the performed exercises, directing a person's movements along one correct trajectory. Training on such a simulator takes place without the risk of injury.

For example, the Adidas ADBE-10250 fitness station has several workstations: upper pull, butterfly, chest press, biceps desk, leg unit, and rowing row.

Equipped home gym with multi station

The next group is free trajectory simulators. They differ in that they do not restrict freedom of movement during exercise, allowing you to maximize muscle work. Such sports devices are suitable for experienced athletes, as they require certain skills and good coordination of movement.

The power station has an advantage over free weights - you can change the load with a light movement, you do not need to waste space on storing additional weights, discs or dumbbells.

This means that in the process of training, you can add extra weight and get more results.

Choosing the right exercise machine

The first selection criterion is price. The difference between expensive and cheap exercise equipment is in maximum compliance with human biomechanics. A team of engineers and special designers and trainers is working on the creation of a good sports equipment. The result is a simulator that is not only effective, but also meets safety standards, and takes into account all the nuances of natural body movements. This also means the complete absence of unnecessary additional load on joints and tendons.

Horizontal hyperextension simulator

Another important parameter of choice is material. Power trainer for the home, it is better to choose from sheet steel. The durability of the machine is affected by the strength of the joints and the quality of the main frame. Cheap models are dangerous because they loosen much faster.

For tall, as well as people of dense build, it is important to take into account and Weight Limit multi-station user. On the Adidas fitness station, the maximum user weight is indicated - 135 kg.

The necessary element of the sports station is the cables. Inexpensive options sin in insufficient strength of the cables, which leads to serious injuries. When buying, you should pay attention to the possibility of changing loads.

A drawing of hyperextension will help you do it yourself

A quality trainer will allow the user to easily change the weight, tilt and height of the seats.

The functionality of the device is playing important role, since a home simulator should allow you to perform exercises for the development of different muscle groups.

Homemade power frame

Don't forget about the manufacturer. Popular brands like Adidas guarantee safety, reliability and durability. When buying a cheap product from a dubious manufacturer, you risk your health.

Popular home exercise machine

Home multistations are manufactured by different companies. Practical, compact and comfortable exercise machines are produced by Adidas, Precon, Life Fitness. The average price of a home exercise machine is 150,000 rubles, and individual models can cost up to 500,000. Simulators with a fixed trajectory will cost a little less. When choosing a model, you should pay attention to those functions that are necessary. A power bench is required for the press. Multifunctionality directly affects the cost.

Trainer Adidas ADBE 10250

One of the popular models that combines low price and quality is the Adidas ADBE 10250.

This model has good characteristics:

Robust steel frame.
Thick, wide pillow.
There are European quality certificates.
The 10250 is available in black, white and red.
The Adidas 10250 comes with a two-year warranty.
Upper pull with wide and narrow grip.
Stack weight up to 100 kg.

Classes on the Adidas ADBE 10250 in the fitness room

The performance characteristics of the adidas 10250 are also noteworthy:

The maximum rowing load of the Adidas 10250 model is 95 kg.

Reconstructed exercises on the Adidas ADBE 10250 - photo from the instruction

Power station Adidas 10250 is one of the few multifunctional sports equipment its price class from a world-renowned manufacturer, allows you to do exercises for the development of different muscle groups. For many years, Adidas has been improving the technology for the production of home exercise equipment and today has the largest number of positive reviews among users.

DIY simulator

You can not only buy a modern multi-station, but also do it yourself at home. The creation of a multifunctional simulator will require certain materials and skills, but it will make it possible to make a unique model according to your personal requirements. The bench press is a popular exercise machine. There are many types.

Types of simulators you can make yourself

You yourself can make both iron and wood with the desired coating. Work begins with searching or creating drawings.

An example of a drawing of a simulator that you can create yourself:

In addition to the drawings, you will need a welding machine and sufficient free space.
A do-it-yourself sports device will allow you to perform several types of exercises, depending on the design.

Minimum and optimal set:

Power bench.
Installation in the form of a horizontal bar.
Installation in the form of bars.

Simulator Materials - Profile Steel Tubes

Of the materials, you will need several pipes with a round and square section, foam rubber and durable material for trimming the armrests, a chipboard sheet. Square pipes are cut:

40 cm - two pieces,
55 cm - three pieces,
65 cm - two pieces,
75 cm - one piece,

For round pipes, length:

75 cm - one piece,
20 cm - two pieces,
15 cm - six pieces.

Create a structure for the simulator frame

The pipes are welded into a single structure according to the drawings. A rectangular power bench is cut out of chipboard, pasted over with foam rubber and covered with fabric. The power bench can also be made from planks. The main thing is a high-quality and comfortable coating. After all, a wooden bench is less durable and is only recommended for beginners.

The lower part of the frame of a homemade simulator

Drawings and complexity of work

Having decided to make a home multi-station with your own hands, think over the course of work, as well as calculate the possible costs of purchasing materials and the estimated time of work.

Finished simulator frame

Drawings of some simulators, for example, for running, are very complex and it is almost impossible to make such a sports equipment with your own hands without additional assistance and expensive materials. Treadmill, as an example, made by hand, it will turn out to be unnecessarily cumbersome and inconvenient to use. Such a simulator is easier and more convenient to buy in a store.

When planning to start work with your own hands on creating a home multifunctional simulator, pay attention to the ease of drawings and the availability of materials.

The finished simulator can be supplemented with various equipment

With your own hands, you can make several options for bars or a power bench. For a start, this will be a good experience and will allow you to evaluate your strength before moving on to more complex simulators.

You can find a good example of a simple but functional drawing of a simulator with your own hands in this book:

Drawing book for home fitness equipment

A self-made simulator can be more compact than a purchased one, but at the same time it can meet the tasks assigned to it.

Many people want to keep fit and play sports, but not all have the opportunity for a number of reasons to visit professional fitness centers. Don't be discouraged, because this problem can be easily resolved. In one of our articles, we have told, taking into account all the technical nuances. But to start exercising, you need to have at least a minimum set of sports equipment.

Modern sporting goods stores offer a wide variety of exercise equipment, but the prices are very "bite". Therefore, many began to wonder how to make inventory for home gym do it yourself, without spending a lot of money. This is what this article will be about.

Homemade home gym punching bag

The punching bag is one of the most essential shells that will help you work out the strength and technique of the blow. Making it yourself is pretty simple:

To do this, you need to take an old fire hose and rip through one of the folds;
You should get a tarpaulin strip, which must be washed and boiled so that the fabric is not too hard and does not hurt your hands;

We measure the required length from the workpiece and sew a cylindrical bag with a diameter of up to half a meter. Inside we place another dense bag, well stuffed with sawdust, grain or plastic granules. Filling the product with sand is not recommended, because it will be too hard at the bottom and soft at the top. This will be inconvenient;
The finished shell is best attached to the ceiling with a chain or rope. You can also attach your inventory to a bracket, crossbar or wall bars. When practicing on fresh air the bag is suspended from a sturdy tree.

There is another option, how to make a punching bag at home with your own hands. The result is a so-called "pugnacious bag" that will help train your reaction and learn how to dodge a blow.

Fill a small piece from a fire hose with unnecessary things or rags and fix it well on both sides;
Hang the product on a thick elastic band or reinforce the strut on two ropes. On impact, the pouch will spring.

Also such Sports Equipment you can do it yourself from a tarpaulin from a car cover, but it will have to be sewn in several layers so that it does not break.

Homemade home gym kettlebell

The simplest version of this inventory is a plastic canister with a comfortable handle. It can be filled with sand, gravel or small coins. You can cast the product yourself by making a metal case and lead "insides". But do not create a projectile entirely of lead, since the specified metal, in contact with the skin, can harm it.

There are a couple more simple ways to make a kettlebell with your own hands:

We put three strong bags into each other, fill in the filler, and give the product the desired shape using adhesive tape. How it will look, see the photo below;

We roll up a small-diameter tube in the form of a handle. In a ball with a dense shell (basketball is best suited), we make a cut, put large bolts and metal waste inside, pour concrete mixture. In it, we fix the handle by connecting its ends to each other. Then we sew the incision tightly. The disadvantage of such a weight is that it will be difficult to calculate its exact weight.

DIY dumbbells and a barbell from plastic bottles

Dumbbells are one of the most common sports equipment that can be used in a variety of exercises. They can be easily made from scrap materials. The easiest option is to use plastic bottles.

Instructions on how to make dumbbells with your own hands:

To assemble one pair of shells, you need 4 bottles. They cut out the middle part, and the top and bottom are fastened together with electrical tape;
A filler is loaded into the resulting containers, for example, a mixture of cement and sand. To increase the weight, you need to place metal elements (bearings, nails, small scrap metal) into the filler;
Further, the two parts of the bottles are connected together with a tube or a strong wooden stick, which must be inserted into the necks;
The joints and the resulting handle are wrapped with tape or tape.

Before starting your workout, check all the joints again so that the filling material does not "leak" out.

Plastic bottles can also be used to create a barbell. Since the construction assumes more weight than dumbbells, so more material will be needed.

A simple diagram of how to make a barbell with your own hands:

We take at least 8 whole plastic bottles and fill them with filler. The weight of each element should be the same so that during the exercise there is no sideways bias;
As a neck, we use armature (wrapped with tape) or a pipe that fits comfortably in the hands;
Place the finished weights evenly at each end of the bar and tighten them tightly with electrical tape. There should be 4 filled bottles on each side. Be sure to check the tightness of the connection and do not regret the electrical tape if the neck moves out;
To increase the weight of the projectile, additional weighting agents can be laid on top of the bottles, for example, from wooden blocks, also by attaching them with tape to the main weights.

You can increase the weight on such a barbell up to 100 kg. And to make it easier to calculate how much homemade inventory will weigh, use the following data:

Weight plastic bottle volume of 2 liters (in kg):

With water - 1.997;
With crushed stone (sandstone) - 2,600;
With compacted sand - 3,360;
With wet sand - 3,840;
With lead - 22,800.

Do-it-yourself barbell bench

Almost all sports equipment can be used as separate units without additional equipment... And to work with the barbell, you definitely need a special bench for the bench press. To make it, you need to have skills in working with metal.

To create a metal base you will need:

Drill;
Bulgarian;
Profile pipe with a section of 40x40 mm;
Roulette;
Vice;
Steel strip (length 140 mm, width 40 mm);
Welding machine.

We make a bench under the bar:

Cut off 2 pieces of pipe 830 mm long each. They will be used to support the bar, so they should have maximum strength. From the bottom of each product, 340 mm is measured and a mark is made with a simple pencil;
We install two pipes at a distance of 520 mm from each other and at a height of 340 mm (this is how much you need to retreat from the weld to the base). The welded seam must be made taking into account the fact that a load of over 100 kg will be exerted on it;
The bench support will be 970 mm long. It will combine the structure with the rear and front supports (on the back it is placed on top, and in the front it is attached from the side by welding);
On the reverse side, a leg is cut in at 340 mm;
To evenly distribute the load on the floor plane, an extension of 220 mm is made under the front legs, and 300 mm under the rear. The joints are well welded;
From a steel strip in a vice, 2 supports are bent in the form of a letter "J" of the same length. Their rear protrusion should be high (7-8 cm), and the front, on the contrary, should be small.

Also, holes with a diameter of 1 cm must be provided in the structure. They are used for the entry of the rods and are located at a distance of 160 mm from the center of the beam that joins the front legs (see drawing).

Roulette;
Bulgarian;
Door hinges;
Sheet steel 2 mm;
Welding machine;
Reinforcing bar without ribs;
Foam rubber;
Rubberized fabric;
Edged board.

Stages of work:

We cut out steel sheets with dimensions of 350x160 and 350x940 mm. The first one is fixed with a weld in the area of the legs with a protrusion beyond the pipe by 1 cm;
The second is fixed with a steel loop by welding it with one side to the pipe, and the other to a steel plate;
On the reverse side, 100 mm recede and two edgeless reinforcement bars 300 mm long are fixed. This will allow the backrest to be tilted;
On the final stage we lay a chipboard or edged board on top so that it protrudes half a centimeter in each side. Only at the junction of two plates, on the contrary, must be cut by 1 cm.

All joints of metal and wood are carefully fixed with self-tapping screws so as not to break through the wooden surface. From above, the structure is wrapped in foam rubber and wrapped in rubberized fabric with maximum density.

DIY press roller

The press roller is the simplest effective tool that many people use. It is quite simple to make it.

Effective abdominal roller exercises for beginners, men and women -.

The main part for such a device is a wheel with a diameter of about 10-20 cm. This spare part from a stroller, children's bicycle or a large toy is quite suitable. The second required part is a metal tube (you can also use a plastic tube or a piece of wooden handle). The length of this element is at least 30 cm, and the diameter is at least 3 cm (it should be as close as possible to the hole).

The simplest assembly method is when the tube is threaded through the hole in the wheel and secured on both sides with duct tape. You can think of other fasteners, for example, putting on a plastic bottle cap on each side.

There is another option, how to make a do-it-yourself press simulator. In this case, the design will be more reliable. To do this, we take a metal rod with a threaded thread, pass it through the hole in the wheel and fix it with nuts. For convenience, we put on it two pieces of the irrigation hose on each side.

As you can see, you can make home exercise equipment yourself, and it is not at all necessary to buy expensive equipment that many stores offer. You just need to stock up on the necessary materials, spend a little time and effort, then you can fully equip your sports corner for comfortable and effective training.

Video: Homemade barbell from plastic bottles

Modern man lives in a frantic rhythm. Constant haste, the desire to prove their worth, a fierce struggle for a place in the sun. Sooner or later, this frantic race leads to burnout. You can effectively deal with stress and emotional overload through physical activity. Due to the tight schedule, there is almost no time left for training. But no one bothers to take care of your health yourself and make a couple of exercise machines for your home gym with your own hands.

Pros and cons

Advantages self-made sports equipment are obvious. It is possible to adjust the projectile to the dimensions of a particular room. Kettlebells, barbells, dumbbells and benches can be made from scrap materials lying around in the country. If desired, you can make more complex equipment. Even if the family spends the summer in the city, there are probably acquaintances who have a dime a dozen of unnecessary shops and metal structures.

There is no need to spend cosmic amounts on the purchase of inventory, and the cost of fastening materials or pancakes for a barbell will cost adequate money. Many amateur athletes assure that it is quite possible to make simulators at home.

Novice athletes see the minus of this venture in the time spent.

After all, you have to tinker yourself. There are fears that while you are doing the simulator, all the desire to do it will disappear. You can compensate for this deficiency by seeking help from friends or acquaintances.

A more serious drawback of this idea is the need to purchase electric welding equipment (if you plan to install power frame). However, such devices are sold not only in expensive specialized stores, but also through message boards. Nobody bothers to go to "Yula" or "Avito", write to the seller and purchase the necessary tools for real money.

When all the pros and cons are thought out, you can start preparatory work.

Preparatory stage

Before equipping your own sports corner for your home, you should determine what exactly is supposed to be put there.

Standard equipment includes a barbell, dumbbells and a bar. Hang on the wall wall bars, a punching bag is attached to the ceiling.

T Such equipment is conveniently located in one corner of the room and does not take up much space. And you can equip such a gym in a few days.

If space permits, the "standard set" can be supplemented with different benches - for different presses, back and press, power frames and roller machines. Here, the layout of the simulators in the room is already required:sport equipment should be located so that the one practicing on one apparatus does not touch the others.

Blueprints

After a schematic representation of sports equipment, a drawing of future structures is drawn up. As a basis, you can take the dimensions of store simulators, adjusted for the dimensions of the housing. Thus, it is possible to design a tricycle trainer consisting of a barbell rack and a bench. The rack is equipped with clips for a sports equipment. In addition, safety chains or cables should be provided to keep the projectile from falling and protect it from ridiculous accidents.

A three-support simulator is designed in the same way. Standard designs include a transformer bench that can be used for both the bench press and the press. However, it is not easy to make such a structure, and there may only be enough space for a compact version of an inclined bench. Everyone determines its height independently.

To find out this indicator, it is enough to measure the length of the leg from the heel to the inner bend of the knee.

One of the most difficult options is considered to be the design of a roller trainer. Indeed, the drawing should provide for the height of the simulator, the length of the tensioner, the length and width of the bench. In the diagram, it should be noted the location of 2 rollers on the upper part of the U-shaped profile.

To the inexperienced sports enthusiast, designing exercise equipment can seem overwhelmingly difficult.

Therefore, it is worth starting with simple designs like an incline press bench.

As a rule, in the drawing, the main parameters of the future projectile are set and 2 foot rests are provided. Moreover, the lower stop must be made adjustable, and the upper one - removable. When the athlete decides on the equipment of the home gym, he must make the markings on the floor in accordance with the selected dimensions of the simulators. This will allow him to make sure that the sports equipment will not interfere with other family members.

What can be built without calculation?

If you don't have time to build blueprints, you should pay attention to "fast" sports equipment. For instance, to create a step platform, one sheet of chipboard is required... It is cut into 3 parts, which will then turn into an upper platform and support legs. The parameters of the first are 50x100 cm, the dimensions of the second are 50x30 cm. All parts of the step platform are firmly fastened with self-tapping screws.

Without any tweaks, an ordinary flat bench or a so-called two-support trainer is constructed: two metal profiles and a top plane made of wood or plywood.

Another hassle-free simulator is the press pumping wheel. It is made from a wheel from a baby carriage and a metal profile with threads at the ends. The profile is cut in half, the ends are inserted into the holes in the wheel. The resulting handles are firmly fixed with nuts, a rubber hose is pulled from both ends, and electrical tape is wound over.

How to make exercise machines for swinging muscles with your own hands?

The project is selected, the drawings are drawn up. It remains to pick up necessary materials and get to work. A metal profile is required to make the barbell racks and bench supports. The barbell neck is made of a metal pipe, the spacers are made of two strong bolts or metal plates. Neck locks are pre-made spring locks, but you can make your own from 2 pieces of pipe. A hole must be drilled in each and secured with a bolt.

Pancakes are made of concrete, which is pre-poured into a mold of boards and metal. After that, the structure is reinforced with wire. When the concrete has hardened, it should be covered with enamel. The design will become more sturdy and look aesthetically pleasing. To create collapsible dumbbells, you will need 2 pieces of pipe of the same length, locks and pancake molds. Ideal for bodybuilders or armwrestling enthusiasts.

If you plan to create a simulator, you should take a closer look at the structures on which you can load different muscle groups or perform several exercises at once.

One of these simulators is considered to be an installation on which you can swing the press, pull up and push up from the bars. The latter is ideal not only for strengthening the biceps and triceps, but also for improving muscle tone generally.

To make such a structure, you will need to follow the steps below.

Buy several pipes made of metal with a round and square section, chipboard sheet, foam rubber and sheathing material (for armrests and back supports).
First you need to prepare square pipes. To work, you will need two segments of 40, three of 55, two of 65 and one of 75 cm.
Then pipes with a circular cross section are cut. The length of one segment is 75 cm, the next two - 20. And then 6 more pieces are cut into a length of 15 cm.
All parts must be welded into a single structure.
Rectangles are cut out of chipboard - future armrests and back support. Foam rubber is immediately glued to them and covered with the selected fabric, and then the parts are attached in the proper places.

The wooden surface of the benches should be sheathed according to the "pie" principle. First, microporous rubber is laid (thickness - from 12 mm and more). A layer of furniture foam rubber with a density index of 45 and a thickness of at least 8 mm is laid on it. Then comes the turn of the 7-mm padding polyester. Upper part make out with jeans or any other dense material. The first layer is glued to the board using super glue or a glue gun. The remaining layers should be carefully tucked up and pinned down with a furniture stapler. Cheap and cheerful.

It should be remembered that in accordance with sanitary standards, such a sheathing should be changed once a year.

Only micro-rubber remains unchanged. The simulator is ready, you can do it.

A more difficult option is to create a roller simulator. However, if you wish, you can also make it:

the assembly of the simulator starts from the pallet;
vertical racks with rollers are attached to the installed pallet;
attach a cable block;
assemble a basket for cargo (even battery sections are suitable as a working weight);
a power frame is made - first it should be assembled on bolts, and when the smooth running of the load is configured, the rear rack must be welded;
the upper part of the frame is mounted from a U-profile, on which it is very convenient to attach blocks;
4 blocks should be installed on the profile, 2 of which should be placed directly above the load basket.

Then they start assembling the upper part of the simulator:

make a frame with racks for the bar, which can be adjusted in height;
the base of the lounger is welded to the frame;
at the other end, a U-profile is installed as a vertical stand, on which the movable part of the simulator is assembled, intended for working out the legs and back;
2 parts should be connected at the bottom;
so that the simulator does not fold under load, you need to add an emphasis.

The principle of operation is as follows: the cable is passed through the basket block. One end of it goes to a block with a pressure roller (conventional ball bearing) and attaches to the pipe, which makes it possible to perform thrust top block loading arms and trapeze. The other end goes down, passes through the bottom block under the bench and connects to a device that allows you to train your legs and back.

The bench is made of a board, the width is chosen arbitrarily.

The board consists of 2 parts, which are connected with a door hinge. One of the parts is adjustable in height, the other is attached to the bed. The surface of the bench should be upholstered with leatherette or foam rubber.

Creation of models for the prevention of back diseases

The back health machines are simple in design. For instance, Evminov's simulator is a pine board equipped with bindings and handles-latches. The device should be fixed so that the angle of inclination can be changed - this will allow you to stretch your back muscles with any intensity.

The multifunctional Sobolev trainer allows you to stretch your chest, back and oblique abdominal muscles. It is a metal frame with soft rollers that are attached to the leg braces and the back (abdomen) support. It is not difficult to make it, but in order to assemble the frame of the simulator, you need to use electric welding equipment.

If you have to work at the computer for a long time, it is worth designing Tolstunov's seat. The trainer consists of a wooden seat, one fulcrum and a base that holds the entire structure. The simulator does not need to be fixed on a regular chair, and sitting on it improves blood circulation and trains short muscles spine.

The Razumovsky simulator is more difficult to design. It is also made of wood, but turning the rollers requires lathe skills.

but Akhmetov's simulator is considered the most difficult to design and install. This biokinetic device consists of a sturdy frame to which movable arm and leg supports are attached, and the movement itself on the simulator resembles the running of a wild cat.

Before making this design, you should independently learn more about the principle of its operation from sports medicine doctors.