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3 Feb ’15
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Kettlebells can get expensive fast, a 20 lb kettlebell can easily cost $50 (From the article and my research). One thing not mentioned in this article that I have seen elsewhere, including the comments is to put many screws sticking out of the ends of the handle that are placed inside the concrete in the kettlebell, this should prevent the handle from accidentally slipping out.
I consider our health a part of homesteading, and as I've been recovering over the last year from a major back injury, I've been focused on working out and healing.
The gym I attend focuses on functional strength not muscle size and so we use a lot of kettlebells.
http://www.instructa.....-under-10/
I just had a thought, adding 5-10 lb weights purchased cheaply at yard sales would make it much easier to scale up in weight and keep the cost down.
15 Feb ’12
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Great idea to save some money.
28 Feb ’12
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the handle scares me a bit. i'm afraid that it would either come out of the concrete ball or just break.
15 Feb ’12
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wonder if using some bent threaded pipe would be better, could put a nut on the end to help grip
3 Feb ’15
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Well, the handles are schedule 40 conduit, packed with sand and with multiple screws, I would think it would hold up at least with lower weights.
I saw mention of rebar used. If you know how to bend it you could bend the ends into hooks and it shouldn't budge. I think that would probably be ideal for anything heavy - 30-40 + lbs.
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