If you're not looking to dump $1,000 on a home gym system, The Art of Manliness shows off how to build your own bodyweight gym for about $150 using nothing but PVC pipe, some rope, and a little grit.
We've mentioned plenty of gymless workouts before, but if you're looking to step up your game a little this system adds a ton of new exercise options. It's a 24 step process, but since you're just piecing together PVC it's simple enough that anyone can do it. When the gym is complete, you have a powerful little system where you can do handstands, chin ups, dips, and plenty more. The PVC home gym isn't pretty, but most exercise equipment isn't, and this saves you a bunch of money. PVC doesn't seem like it'd be strong enough for a lot of people, but author Todd Kuslikis adds this note in the comments of the post:
To answer the big question about weight restriction, in short, I don't know. I'm 180 lbs and this one holds me up perfectly. Yes, there is a little give to it but after 2-3 months it still works perfectly. You can always use wider PVC or ABS (??? ? I'll have to research this one) for more reinforcement. Also, feel free to put a wooden dowel rod in the pipes. I think I forgot to mention that in the article but I did that in the main cross beam (the one with the ropes attached in it.) Seems like it helps prevent the give.
You can dig through the comments over on Art of Manliness for a few other ideas for alternate, stronger materials like wider PVC or threaded pipe as well. When you're finished with the build, The Art of Manliness also highlights a full workout routine you can do on your new gym, and the video above guides you through a number of the various exercises.
How to Build the Ultimate Bodyweight Gym (Using Only PVC Pipe) | The Art of Manliness
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