For our day-to-day life, exercises have also become a significant prospect. The reason to exercise may be different for different people, but the result is always the same: A WAY TOWARDS HAPPY AND HEALTHY LIFE.
Daily exercises can be done with or without equipment. But there are many exercises where equipment plays a vital role.
Now we are going to talk about such equipment and will know how to build it.
Yes.
In this guide, you will learn how to build a weight bench.
What is a weight bench
Even though many of you guys might already know what a weight bench is, still I will explain it to you briefly.
A weight bench is equipment for exercising the body which may look pretty similar to our normal bench. It mostly focuses on weight training.
There are many types of weight benches such as- Flat Bench, Olympic Weight Bench, Adjustable Weight Bench, Folding Weight Bench, Abdominal Weight Bench, Preacher Curl Bench etc.
What exercises can be done with a weight bench
A simple question may arise about what exercise you can do with a weight bench.
As the name suggests, it is used for weight training. Exercises that are mostly compatible with heavy weights are suited for weight bench.
There are various exercises that can be done with weight bench: Leg extension, Leg curl, Chest fly, Shoulder press, Shoulder press to chest, Incline bench press, Bench press, Bench press narrow grip, One arm concentration curls, Tricep overhead extension etc.
How a weight bench works
It actually looks like a bench you use for sitting. Although it is much more durable than a normal bench.
You can do many types of exercises while using it. Weight lifting can be used as a most common example.
If you ever visit a gym you surely can notice people weight lifting. They usually use a weight bench for it. You can see them lying down and lifting up as much weight as they can handle.
You can also do exercises sitting on a weight bench. It is much more comfortable than any other bench you see around.
Building a weight bench
Although being a very useful accessory, not many people can afford it. So you can take the matter in your own hands.
Tools you will need:
1. Drill
2. Miter Saw
3. Circular Saw
4. Staple Gun
5. Nail Gun
6. Skill Saw
Materials you will need:
1. A board of wood (30” x 10”)
2. A board of wood ( 12” x 10”)
3. Two pieces of wood (12” x 4”)
4. Two pieces of wood (4” x 4” x 13”)
5. Single piece of wood (4” x 4”x 45”)
6. Two pieces of wood (2” x 2” x 30”)
7. Some bolt and nuts
8. Rubber
9. Some nails
10. Wood glue
Procedure:
Step 1:
First you have to make a back support. For that you need a 30” x 10” wood.
Then for the sitting part you need 12” x 10” of wood board.
For the base you need two pieces of 12” x 4” wood.
The legs should have two pieces of 4” x 4” x 13” measured wood.
The body requires a single wood of 4” x 4”x 45”.
And lastly you need 2” x 2” x 30” for the adjustable mechanism for the weight bench.
Step 2:
You have to remove some space before the edge on the both sides of the body
Then also remove some space from the middle of the base.
Step 3:
Now you have to make some notches from the base.
Each one of them should be 20 cm away from another. You can also make notches according to your style.
The notches should have a depth of 1.2 cm
Step 4:
Glue the body, base and legs together with wood glue.
Drill on the edge of the adjustable mechanism to fit the bolts.
Then add the adjustable mechanism to the body using the bolts and nuts.
Step 5:
Add the backseat and backrest to the adjustable mechanism.
Use foam or leather to the backseat and backrest to make it more comfortable.
Add rubber to the feet to the bases so that it won’t slip through while exercising
Who should use a weight bench
Mostly people you like to workout or focus on bodybuilding. Both men and women can use a weight bench, though exercise may differ according to gender and age.
Children should not use it as it’s supposed to be used.
Even adult people should also use it with caution to avoid unnecessary injuries.
Pros/Cons of a homemade weight bench
The most beneficial side of a DIY (Do It Yourself) or homemade weight bench is its pricing.
It comes much cheaper than a store bought one as the materials and tools are easy to find in any household. A retail weight bench can cost upto USD 500, where the DIY one could cost just USD 50.
But if you are not experienced with woodworking, then it could be a problem. It wouldn’t be easy for a novice to ace in woodworking in a day and make a perfect weight bench.
So you should also consider the fact that a retail weight bench must cost you a huge amount of money and a DIY one will demand your hard work in exchange for the money.
Conclusion
DIY stuff is fun to make and doesn’t hurt your monthly budget, but keep in mind that it requires risk and hard work.
If you are new to woodworking then you should take advice from experienced people and follow the procedure with much care. Otherwise you might end up hurting yourself.
You should also be aware that making a weight bench may take much time. Before you start, make sure you have enough time.
Thus, if you don’t have enough time or experience, don’t hesitate to buy a retail one. But if you have what it takes to make one all by yourself then don’t hesitate to make one either. You already know how to make a weight bench.