So I made a dipstation

Since I am not running I have a lot of time to do things I have been putting off so I made a dip station  with PVC pipe that my husband had laying around.  Since I was using what we had it is made from 2" pipe, I think ideally it would have been made out of 1 1/2" pipe to make gripping it a little easier, but this works  great too and I am not complaining.

 It was fun to get to play with power tools and cheap to make since we had most of the parts already.  I did have to buy the end caps and a couple T-connector things.  My kids helped decorate it with some bright tape too.



it is hard to make a happy face while doing dips...fact

My husband is thrilled that now I have another piece of exercise equipment he can trip over and hang laundry on.  It is great for other exercises besides doing dips.  Like... pullups on one bar

 or two

 Knee raises.. you are welcome for another constipated face.

 and how about some elevated pushups.  Aren't you glad you can't see my face in all the pictures?

pretty sure there are more things I can do with this.  My kids list of things to use them for making tents, obstacle course races and ninja training. 

Are you a bored injured runner and want to make one too, or just want to make one?  Here is what you need. Remember I used 2" pipe, but I have seen them made with 1 1/2" pipe and think it actually would be better that way, just make sure you buy quality stuff so it holds up!

I also recommend some PVC pipe glue, but be sure to put the glue on BEFORE you really get the pipe in the connectors good.   I used colored duct tape on the top of mine to make it prettier. 

Do you make your own workout equipment so you don't have to buy it?  I do :)