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Kettlebells have are the hottest fitness equipment nowadays for many good reasons. First, one can really get a good workout from these nifty goodies since in a few weeks consistent practice, your fat will melt like butter. In addition,there’s this great benefit of building up strength and stamina due to the ballistic movements that you have to perform like the swing, snatch, jerk and clean. No doubt, mixed martial arts practitioners integrate a kettlebell work-out into their routine to acquire explosive power that can pin down opponents. Nevertheless, using a kettlebell for your workout can get you in top form. There is only one obstacle to owning a kettbell …its price tag. Thus, make your own kettlebell so that you would be able to harness the maximum benefits from this nifty equipment.

When you make your own kettlebell, you can select the materials, change some features to fit your needs and save a lot of cash. Even a lightweight kettbell can cost almost a hundred dollars plus shipping expenses. So when you make your own kettlebell, you are spared from many expenses since all you need are some materials you can source from your local hardware.The following instructions can be followed so you can make your own kettlebell as soon as you have all the materials. By the way, you can view the image at todayfitness.net website to have an idea.

Materials needed:

1-1″x 6″ steel nipple ( with an external diameter of 1 and 1/4″)
2- pieces of 1″ 90 degree elbows
2-1″x 4 1/2″ steel nipple (vertical pcs)
2-1″ ‘T’s 1-1″x12′ steel nipple (through plates)
2 pieces – 1′ end caps
6-5 pound standard barbell plates

Connect the 90 degree elbows together on the corners of the 1 x 6 steel nipple. However, the main handle would be the 1 x 6 steel nipple .Insert the barbell plates in between the 1 x 12 steel nipple but remember that the 3/4″ pipe can bore through all of the plates. Longer vertical pieces can be used later for heavier plates. Just secure the T’s with endcaps.

Now, you understand why it’s better when you make your own kettlebell.

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