Training Tool for less than $20

These things are to much fun not to make another post about. I am gaining strength in my core because of these bad boys. I use these as a warm-up tool so I can get a deeper push-up. It's like using blocks in yoga. I have been spending the time in the L-sit so I can get stronger at that skill. Handstand Push-ups are also a favorite of mine because I can go really deep in the shoulder press. I said it before, but this was the best $20 I have ever spent. I can do more with these things than any other piece of equipment I have. So now I will tell you again how to build your very own set.




This time print a list and go to Home Depot or Lowe's and purchase these items.

9' 1 1/4" PVC
8 end caps
4 elbows
4 T's


First cut two 10-14 in. pieces of pipe. (These will be the portions you hold onto) Stick an elbow on both ends of both of these pieces. Second cut four 3-8 in. pieces depending on the height you want, keep in mind the elbows and T joints will add to the total height. The most important part of this step is to keep all these pieces the same length. Place these in the other end of the elbows, and attach the T joints to the free ends. Third cut eight 4-6 in. pieces depending on the base width you desire. Wider is more stable, but takes up more space. Place these pieces in the available slots in the T joints and cap the other ends. You now have parallettes. Fourth you will want to score the surface of the grip portion of the parallettes with a wire brush or just use colored electrical tape like I did.(makes it look pretty, I love black and red combo)

 
 

$20 Training Tool

These things are to much fun not to make another post about. I am gaining strength in my core because of these bad boys. I use these as a warm-up tool so I can get a deeper push-up. It's like using blocks in yoga. I have been spending the time in the L-sit so I can get stronger at that skill. Handstand Push-ups are also a favorite of mine because I can go really deep in the shoulder press. I said it before, but this was the best $20 I have ever spent. I can do more with these things than any other piece of equipment I have. So now I will tell you again how to build your very own set.




This time print a list and go to Home Depot or Lowe's and purchase these items.

9' 1 1/4" PVC
8 end caps
4 elbows
4 T's


First cut two 10-14 in. pieces of pipe. (These will be the portions you hold onto) Stick an elbow on both ends of both of these pieces. Second cut four 3-8 in. pieces depending on the height you want, keep in mind the elbows and T joints will add to the total height. The most important part of this step is to keep all these pieces the same length. Place these in the other end of the elbows, and attach the T joints to the free ends. Third cut eight 4-6 in. pieces depending on the base width you desire. Wider is more stable, but takes up more space. Place these pieces in the available slots in the T joints and cap the other ends. You now have parallettes. Fourth you will want to score the surface of the grip portion of the parallettes with a wire brush or just use colored electrical tape like I did.(makes it look pretty, I love black and red combo)

Parallette Training

This exercise is very demanding on your shoulders and core. Sit on the ground or an exercise mat in an upright position with your legs out straight in front of you and good posture. Place your hands flat on the parallettes to your side and push yourself up off the ground. Then tuck your knees in and shoot the legs straight back and up. If it is too challenging to keep your legs straight at first, start with bent knees until you get stronger.

Build and Use these!

This post is for my friend Connor and others who want to take fitness to a new level on their own.



If you think it's time to start working on L-sits and deeper push-ups, then try to build a pair of parallettes. I went to a hardware store and bought some 1 1/4" pipe 8' long. Bought some elbows, T's, and end caps. I also bought some tape so I would have a little grip. This is a very useful piece equipment and the whole project took me 20 min and around $25.00

What you need:
-About 6-9 feet of PVC or ABS pipe (decide how much you need based on the measurements below).
-Four T connections.
-Four elbow joints.
-Eight end caps. (the diameter can be 3/4 - 1 1/2 inch depending on the size of the
person to use the parallettes)
-I would use pipe glue so it holds together better.


How to construct:
1) First cut two 10-14 in. pieces of pipe. (These will be the portions you hold onto) Stick an elbow on both ends of both of these pieces.
2) Second cut four 3-8 in. pieces depending on the height you want, keep in mind the elbows and T joints will add to the total height. The most important part of this step is to keep all these pieces the same length. Place these in the other end of the elbows, and attach the T joints to the free ends.
3) Third cut eight 4-6 inch pieces depending on the base width you desire. Wider is more stable, but takes up more space. Place these pieces in the available slots in the T joints and cap the other ends. You now have parallettes.
4) Fourth you will want to score the surface of the grip portion of the parallettes with a wire brush or just use colored electrical tape like I did.

Fun on the Parallette Bars

These things are to much fun not to make another post about. I am gaining strength in my core because of these bad boys. I use these as a warm-up tool so I can get a deeper push-up. It's like using blocks in yoga. I have been spending the time in the L-sit so I can get stronger at that skill. Handstand Push-ups are also a favoriate of mine beacuse I can go really deep in the shoulder press. I said it before, but this was the best $20 I have ever spent. I can do more with these things than any other piece of equipment I have. So now I will tell you again how to build your very own set. This time print a list and go to Home Depot or Lowe's and purchase these items. 9' 1 1/4" PVC, 8 end caps, 4 elbows,and 4 T's. First cut two 10-14 in. pieces of pipe. (These will be the portions you hold onto) Stick an elbow on both ends of both of these pieces. Second cut four 3-8 in. pieces depending on the height you want, keep in mind the elbows and T joints will add to the total height. The most important part of this step is to keep all these pieces the same length. Place these in the other end of the elbows, and attach the T joints to the free ends. Third cut eight 4-6 in. pieces depending on the base width you desire. Wider is more stable, but takes up more space. Place these pieces in the available slots in the T joints and cap the other ends. You now have parallettes. Fourth you will want to score the surface of the grip portion of the parallettes with a wire brush or just use colored electrical tape like I did.(makes it look pretty, I love black and red combo) If you would like I can make and send you a pair for a small fee, just leave a comment or email me.

Parallettes

Okay so I've been using my cheap PVC parallettes everyday since I made them and love them. The move that I'm doing in these pics is a pretty advanced core exercise. I have been doing 3-5 20sec L-sits and pull back through with legs straight up in the air. I think that the parallettes are one of the best pieces of equipment I have in my gym. I can do handstand push-ups to work the shoulders deeper and to get a deeper push-up. You can also do reverse dips if you really want too. If you are doing Crossfit or Yoga these are the way to go. I'll keep the pics and different exercises coming.

Parallette Construction

So I decided it was time to start working on my core with L-sits and deeper handstand push-ups. I went to a hardware store and bought some 1 1/4" pipe 8' long. Bought some elbows, T's, and end caps. I also bought some tape so I would have a little grip. This is a very useful piece equipment and the whole project took me 20 min and around $25.00 depending on which hardware store you go to. What you need: About 6-9 feet of PVC or ABS pipe (decide how much you need based on the measurements below). Four T connections. Four elbow joints. Eight end caps. (the diameter can be 3/4 - 1 1/2 in. depending on the size of the person to use the parallettes) First cut two 10-14 in. pieces of pipe. (These will be the portions you hold onto) Stick an elbow on both ends of both of these pieces. Second cut four 3-8 in. pieces depending on the height you want, keep in mind the elbows and T joints will add to the total height. The most important part of this step is to keep all these pieces the same length. Place these in the other end of the elbows, and attach the T joints to the free ends. Third cut eight 4-6 in. pieces depending on the base width you desire. Wider is more stable, but takes up more space. Place these pieces in the available slots in the T joints and cap the other ends. You now have parallettes. Fourth you will want to score the surface of the grip portion of the parallettes with a wire brush or just use colored electrical tape like I did.(makes it look pretty, I love black and red combo) If you would like I can make and send you a pair for a small fee, just leave a comment or email me.