Homemade Sandbags & Med Balls

There is no better way to save money than making your own workout equipment. The cost of sandbags and med balls is ridiculous. Using sandbags to replace barbell movements is a great way to transform your body and bring your strength to another level. The next time your workout has cleans or presses or thrusters try substituting the sandbag in.

Just checked on a popular website - Sandbag=$150, Med Ball=$128
$40 HOMEMADE

Homemade Med Ball: 30 mins
Rubber Basketball - $8
Rubber Cement - $4
50 lb Bag of Sand - $4
I cut a small X in the ball with a pocket knife, just big enough for the drinking end of a water bottle to squeeze in. I cut the water bottle in half using the big end for a scoop and the drinking end as a funnel. Use the scoop to shovel sand into the ball until you find a desired weight. I used plastic bags to take up a little space, but I was going for a really heavy ball, which I got. I used the rubber cement to close the cut I made. I will add duct tape to cover the hole as well. I made two different sizes of med balls. I haven't gotten a chance to weigh them yet, but I will this week. Made both of these balls and still have around 12 lbs of sand left over.

Homemade Sandbag: 1 Hr.
4 Sandbags - Given to me by my friend Kelly (Can be bought $50/200 bags)
Pea Gravel - 2-50 lb Bags - $4/each
Duffel Bag - $17 (Bought at Army Surplus)
I used the same scoop from above to fill the sandbags with differing amounts of gravel. Tied and taped the sandbags closed. They total 100 lbs but I am curious to see what each bag weighs to see how I can adjust the total weight to fit a workout. Picked up the 100 lb duffel. Very awkward and demanding due to the odd shape of the bags and them moving, but isn't that the point!

Here's a great workout for you to try:
Sandbag Ground to Shoulder x 50 reps
Lighten the load and go fast.

-Brian