DIY Workout Sled — Turn a Tire into a Training Essential

Are you passionate about fitness and eager to enhance your training? A DIY workout sled can come in handy to ensure you reach your desired fitness goals.

If you're an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, a workout sled can be a valuable addition to your training. While commercial options can be pricey, you can save money by creating your own tire sled on a budget.

With just a few materials and clear instructions, crafting your own DIY workout sled is surprisingly simple. In this article, we'll walk you through the easy steps to build a DIY workout tire sled for your training. Let's get started!

A person working out with a DIY tire sled | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

Simple DIY Workout Sled for Your Home Gym

Materials and Tools:

• old tire about 20" diameter
• 1 large eye bolt, nut, and a flat washer
• a couple of 2x4 wood planks or plywood for the base that perfectly fits inside the tire
• carabiner clip
• loading straps
• weight plate
• screwdriver

An old tire | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

Instructions:

1. Begin by puncturing a hole in the tire using a screwdriver.

2. Apply pressure to insert the large eye bolt through the hole. Secure it tightly using a nut and flat washer on both sides of the tire.

A secured large eye bolt with nut and washer | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

3. Insert the 2x4 planks or plywood into the tire to stabilize the weight plate.

Use plywood or 2*4 pieces as base | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

4. Attach a carabiner clip to the large eye bolt.

A person attaching a carabiner hook on a tire | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

5. Connect the loading straps to the carabiner clip.

Loading straps attached to a tire sled | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

6. Lastly, insert the weight plate inside the tire.

A tire sled with a weight plate | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

A man training using a tire sled | Source: YouTube/@fullstrengthfather

It's time to say goodbye to procrastination and elevate your workouts. With this easy DIY workout sled, you'll experience effectiveness and convenience without breaking the bank.

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