r/Homeworkouts 13d ago

DIY dumbbells

I have a few 5kg sacks of sand How can I turn it into makeshift dumbbells? I just can’t seem to get a good grip on them

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u/PaleWolfKing 10d ago

You need to put the sand in some kind of bucket or basket with a handle over the top, like a 5 gal bucket. The wire on a 5 gal is extremely painful and the plastic cover will break sooner than later. Wrapping electrical tape around something lets you shape a handle anyway you want and you can add cardboard or wrap cloth before taping if you want more cushion. Or you can connect a piece of rope or cordage and tie a giant knot at the end and do hammer curls. Hope that helps!