7 DIY Dumbbell Rack Plans
Dumbbell racks can really clean up your home gym and make your equipment feel more organized. But racks can be surprisingly expensive. That’s why we’ve pulled together these DIY dumbbell rack plans so you can make one for a fraction of the price.
This racks use minimal equipment, repurposed materials and can be made cheap.
This DIY wooden dumbbell rack is made using repurposed 2x4s and 2x3s. DakotaBusy designed a clean looking build with a shelf on the bottom to hold additional equipment like kettlebells and medicine balls.
If you have a lot of dumbbells, this design by EpicDIY is the perfect rack to add to your home gym. The rack can hold up to 12 sets of dumbbells depending on your sizes.
This dumbbell rack by Patrick Dittman uses metal rails to hold the weights in place. That gives it a cool look and keeps the material price down.
The rack itself is lightweight and easy to assemble.
This dumbbell tree was designed using scrap wood to make a low-cost, and visually appealing rack. While it's not the simplest design, it is the best looking!
Dumbbell trees work great in a small corner, or if you have just a few pairs of weights.
One of the fanciest DIY designs we've seen is this build from Tim S. The rack can hold both dumbbells and weight plates.
It was built using a drill press, plunge router, and jigsaw.
This vertical rack is made from solid oak and can hold six pairs of dumbbells. This is a great design for a small space where you have a limited area to work with.
For a simple to build design that can hold both dumbbells and weight plates, consider this DIY design.
The rack was created using only 2x6s, scrap plywood and screws. It's a simple way to keep your weights organized without breaking the bank.
Dumbbell Exercises
Dumbbells are one of the best ways to get a full-body exercise at home using minimal equipment. If you’re looking for some exercise ideas, these are some of our favorites:
Buy A Dumbbell Rack
Don’t want to build your own? These racks are easy to assemble and can be shipped straight to your home. Vertical dumbbell racks save space and are perfect for small home gyms and apartments.
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