PVC Dumbbells

Uses

• Get fit at home with this alternative dumbbell for lightweight, at-home workouts.
• Dumbbells and weights can be expensive, so make your own!
• These may only get you a couple pounds, but they are a great way to teach beginners the correct form and skills when working out and performing resistance exercises/lifts.

Construction Materials

• Wet Sand
• 2 feet of PVC (bigger diameter = holds more weight)
• 4 PVC caps (for that same diameter)
• PVC primer and cement
• Scale (optional)

Instructions for Construction

• Put a cap on one end of the pipe.
• Fill with sand and weigh on scale to desired weight.
• Cap off the open end.

Modifications of Equipment

• Use strong tape around the edges if you don't have PVC caps.
• Use other fillers such as rocks, dirt, concrete, water, etc.).
• Teach your learner to warm-up BEFORE exercise and stretch AFTER exercise!
• Teach your learner to focus more on the FORM of the lift rather than the WEIGHT of the lift.
  • Poor form can be dangerous and discourage future exercise!
• Google search "Dumbbell Exercises" for more ideas!