DIY Rowing Machine for under $120!

Yes, you read that right. Create your own rower for less than $120.
Here's the price breakdown:
- Dumbbells: 30lb pair (don't need the 70s in the video) - $70
- Mobility Bands: Red and Black bands - $22
- Wooden Dowel (for handle): $2
- Skateboard: $20
Total Cost: $114
Garage Gym Equipment: www.prxperformance.com

[@inhibited44]

I have been using this rowing setup. I have a plywood board on the floor to prevent scoring a rug. I also placed a 1" pvc pipe beneath the plywood to provide an incline. I notice now that my heart rate goes up to about 125 bpm doing it. I can last 15 minutes and I am 61 years old. Lost a couple of lbs thus far. I try to do it twice a day because I can't do it 30 minutes straight. I watch an old movie during my workout.

[@prxperformance]

Love this so much!

[@matttavares04]

This is a genius hack! Just tried it out and it worked like a charm. Much thanks!

[@prxperformance]

You're welcome!

[@penelopesmith7469]

Thanks much. This will be easy to assemble and disassemble. What a life saver@

[@kewlbns69]

i've been kicking around a real similar idea for a couple months, thanx for proving the concept.

[@aengusryan5948]

Really clever. This is a great channel for anyone with a home gym !

[@Khalils88]

Hi I just wanna say I was 1 second away from purchasing a rower machine n I decided to check out DIY video and thanks to you I just saved alot of money... Great idea 💡

[@prxperformance]

Glad I could help!

[@ajdaniels]

Thank you very much! I saved on the dumbbells and used a metal footrest I already had. But this is so much more intense than a normal rower for the fraction of the price!

[@prxperformance]

Absolutely! Glad it helped!

[@mozes42]

Damn......a skate board. I’ve been trying to build something myself, but never even considered a skateboard. Well done

[@AnjaliYogaWellnessInc]

I know, right?? Brilliant!!

[@BruceThomson]

Brilliant! Good on you. 'Saved me hundreds. Compact packaway in my bedroom, instantly available. I've set up my PC to beep for refresh breaks every hour, and might get a skateboard from a garage sale and set up you idea. Thanks - a really intelligent video.

[@prxperformance]

Glad we could help, Bruce!

[@mesiroy1234]

Love this kind of tips The most genuines diy for gym I ever daw

[@hebahussein6079]

i was shocked with latest prices very good idea thank you for sharing

[@dorianblue4229]

It's even better than the rowers i've seen, they don't have tension on the seat, just the handle (seat rolls free)

[@davids3539]

That is more accurate to actual rowing, but yeah, as an exercise it's certainly better to focus more tension on your lower body. I guess it's the same effect as some rowers having an incline.

[@huskykhtam]

why didn't i search for this earlier during the lockdown?

[@TimothyKillian7]

You are a genius! Thank you for this idea especially during this lockdown period. Bonjour from Paris, France

[@arejaz21111]

Agree, genius! Respect! And you can chance resistamce just by using additional elastics. AMAZING! Now i know how im gonna make my rower, THANK YOU!

[@prxperformance]

Awesome, glad this was what you were looking for!

[@Ruairidhi]

Great video! I tried one myself back home - the only problem I might see is that by choosing a more resistant band for the feet you might have problems sliding/scratching yourself to the surface of the skateboard. It's a great DIY home trainer gadget for this winter. Thank you for the video

[@prxperformance]

Absolutely! It definitely takes some "tweaking"

[@kristinejohnson2230]

Thank you, I am going to try this!!!!

[@Dinhovieirafit]

Wow!!!! Amazing. Love that idea

[@michaelrhodes6730]

The skateboard is a great idea. I've been using heavy bands like this and many other ways. They're the best workout tool of all time.

[@dravez]

Perfect! You just need a pole or something strong enough but wih that, its a minor issue. Very well done

[@veronicarueckert6323]

This is a great idea and gives me a starting point, thank you!

[@prxperformance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@forestgump7715]

very practical tip, thank you

[@BrunoBGarcia79]

just had the same idea and found your video great work

[@prxperformance]

Well thank you! How did it work out for you??

[@f0t0b0y]

I have all these things. Cheers for the gym creative hack. Insta sub! 🤘🏼🙌🏼

[@shannan4580]

Just made one. Great idea. Thank you!

[@prxperformance]

You are so welcome!

[@carpejkdiem]

That was seriously sweet. Great diy share brother 👍

[@prxperformance]

Thanks 👍

[@basilwaheed6055]

I swear i was about to send 1000 on a rower today. Not now i won’t

[@prxperformance]

Woot woot!

[@crystalmagdaleno6094]

So awesome!!

[@gtxfalcon003]

From where can I get that round resistance band? Can you please provide the link in comment or description Box

[@shane4956]

Absolutely brilliant. Thanks bro!

[@prxperformance]

Glad you liked it!

[@meghandalton6341]

HA! Dang I'm creative but thanks for saving me time on this one! I'm a therapist and always looking for affordable home options that people can actually carryover at home! Im seriously going to pass this on to my patients! Thank you!

[@prxperformance]

Let us know what they think of the hack!

[@PoptartToppart]

This is so smart!

[@Braddaddyx]

Genius idea!!

[@YaelSharon3410]

That's awesome!

[@billyray007452]

This is so dope. Definitely doing this when I get home

[@prxperformance]

Let us know how it goes!

[@billyray007452]

I actually like it a lot. TBH. I never been on a rower before. I was performing a lot slower then you but I can definitely feel the burn in my core back and quads. I used blue band for skate board and a orange for my upper body. I feel like this going to be a game changer to help me get stronger and lose more weight. Thanks for coming up with this and saving us money

[@Eagleizer]

1 cent upgrade: Glue a piece if cardboard on the back of the handle. That way you avoid ending up in funny videos when the rubber band snaps and pops your eyeballs.

[@siddharthsharma1623]

Great work sidd from India

[@rjrodriguez8685]

Smart. Nice job.

[@prxperformance]

RJ Rodriguez thank you!!

[@sophien117]

Thanks for this video!

[@prxperformance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@8Jhartzell]

UMMM EXCUSE ME....When can we get a camo option for PRX Pro racks??

[@dragonfamliy2899]

Awesome idea!!

[@prxperformance]

Thank you! 😊

[@marmac567]

Only one slight flaw,,, the effort needed is not steady throughout the stroke,,, ie there is a small load at start and a large load at end,, a good row machine gives a constant drag....Nevertheless, good for a quick fix...

[@marmac567]

@Emmanuel Ramos one slight flaw,,, the effort needed is not steady throughout the stroke,,, ie there is a small load at start and a large load at end

[@localadlinkoc]

@@marmac567 I think he answered your concern in the video @ 3:10

[@locomosquito8402]

@Emmanuel Ramos if you use thicker bands you will have more resistance in the beginning but even more towards the end. If one is serious about rowing, he/she will get the concept 2 (or a waterrower) nut if you are stuck at home for the quarantine/lockdown this is a great way to stay fit for under 100€!!!

[@inhibited44]

My skateboard is going back and forth on a 4 ft sheet of plywood, so I don't ruin the basement rug. I wasn't getting a sufficient workout on it, so I inserted 1" pvc pipe below the end of the plywood closest to my feet. The sheet is now inclined up towards the post. Now my heart rate goes up to 120 bpm quickly and it's a difficult workout and I can only do it for a few minutes.

[@inhibited44]

I am buying a 2nd set of the resistance bands. I could be mistaken, but I think they were tougher to pull when I first started. I will use 2 reds and 2 black bands

[@inhibited44]

If I use one red band, I can pull the handle to my chest easy. If I use two red bands, it's a struggle to pull it the handle to my waist.

[@inhibited44]

I am tired, but not sweating after 15 minutes of rowing. If I scrub the floor on hands and knees for 15 minutes, I am pouring sweat.

[@prxperformance]

crazy the difference one band can give

[@joedez454]

great invention.

[@prxperformance]

It's all about being creative!

[@inhibited44]

For those that build this, if you have a fitbit charge 5 it will connect by bluetooth to your fitbit app on an iphone. In short, with the watch on, you can watch tv and row all the time monitoring that fitbit app telling you via bluetooth what your heartrate is. I can row now 7 minutes at 110 beats a min twice. I get up after 7 minutes and my legs are sore and I am tired. Am working up to 20 minutes and I am 61 years old.

[@inhibited44]

I was hoping to lose some weight, but I tell you that my back and abs are certainly stronger the last month. I get a better heart rate output using free weights though than the resistance bands

[@prxperformance]

We Love to Hear that!!

[@diylifter2934]

You just saved me $800. Absolutely genius hack!

[@prxperformance]

You're very welcome!!

[@latishaperry1358]

Powerful

[@inhibited44]

I had dolly used for working beneath a car. Replaced the wheels with four $5 straight line wheels. It seems to work ok. Tried it and my muscles at the hips of this 60 year old got sore quick even though I jog. I was too sore in 10 minutes.

[@prxperformance]

Very interesting and thanks for sharing, Ted! Glad folks are out there trying it!

[@dicristino5478]

Genius

[@americanpancakelive]

Smart cookie!!

[@evelynolson7875]

Now over time can the band break and snap back at me how do I prevent breakage or crackling from the band itself

[@prxperformance]

Over time, anything can wear out. We recommend inspecting your bands every month or 2 just to keep an eye out for any tears or potential problem spots.

[@mohamedashraf9279]

Tats really cool. 😄

[@jpax788]

Ok this could be a dumb question but Im new in this training/fitness world... Does this idea actually works??like covers the same function of a rowing machine?..no disrespect on the video seems aweome...

[@kamranhkhan]

Your body doesn't know if the resistance is coming from a $$$ rowing machine or super affordable resistance bands. With proper form you can have a killer workout. I'm using the same technique but instead of attaching the band to the board i wrap it around my lower back for much greater resistance. I believe with a set of resistance bands you can exercise or replicate any gym based exercise, only our mind is the only limitation to be creative.

[@divyajnana]

Genus!!! I'm do'in'it

[@musicformypets]

very cool; hope no bands break though

[@thedoctorate]

Great hack.

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

Genius. 👍

[@prxperformance]

thank you!

[@benjaminwetscher9614]

🔥

[@inhibited44]

I was looking at resistance curves on actual rowers. These bands don't respond the same way, so the curve must be different . Max resistance is at the final pull with the arms

[@prxperformance]

Yes it certainly isn't perfectly in line with a rower, but it was a fun thing to do and it can "sorta" be used in place of a rower. It will never truly match the feel of being on a rowing machine!

[@siddharthsharma1623]

Nice

[@kyleday5026]

what if u have nothing to tie it to what can i use.

[@prxperformance]

You could you some sort of D-ring attached to your wall if you don't have a rack? Is that what you're meaning?

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

i used to use a skateboard facing a low pulley cable stack lol on my power rack

[@kuyajosephtutorials9709]

Nice, same idea here.

[@prxperformance]

Thanks!

[@inhibited44]

I secured a bolt to the top of my board and wrapped the elastic around it. Got be sure not to sit on the bolt though : )

[@prxperformance]

Very true!

[@ricardoaberger8426]

Should you lean back when rowing?

[@prxperformance]

Yes you will lean back a little bit!

[@inhibited44]

I bought some bands from the local hardware store to use in conjunction with my resistance bands. I was working on the rower and one of the hardware store bands snapped and as I pulled fell off the rolling board onto the floor. Just my dignity and a few muscles hurt.

[@prxperformance]

Oh... SNAP!! ;)

[@inhibited44]

@@prxperformance Been using my treadmill instead on an incline last few months. It gives me a really good work out. Placed three 2 x 4s under the front. It's an old treadmill.

[@bigglyguy8429]

I'm pondering how to use such a thing on my cable machine, which does just about everything except rowing....

[@prxperformance]

Hmmm yeah that might take some creativity!

[@lmallow]

Also saves vasectomy money when the black band gives out due to friction over the dumbbell.

[@prxperformance]

Lol

[@exbcso1]

Gym MacGyver!

[@ramonkey2939]

Great hack

[@prxperformance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hiyenaz266]

Dude Fucking Genius Hahahahaha Thank you!

[@prxperformance]

You bet!

[@pennyhowe682]

👍🏼🎃

[@Gung_Yeah]

감사합니다. 와이프가 허락해줄것 같습니다!!!😭👍

[@DJTalpes]

Excellent.now i have to buy skateboard for triathlon...what the hell did i just say☺☺☺

[@prxperformance]

Lol there you go! It may help!

[@hami308]

Cobra kai cameo

[@inhibited44]

careful about the skateboard. I bought one as a backup. Unfortunately the skateboard has springs on the wheels. It's great for using your legs, but if you are seated on it, you might has well be in an unstable canoe . You will fall on your side trying to row.

[@prxperformance]

Interesting! If you tighten the trucks on most boards you can make them very stable!

[@Pain59579]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@robergenex6846]

5 minutes and your shorts are destroyed thanks to the sand paper from the skateboard

[@prxperformance]

Gym short companies will like this hack 😅 maybe some sort of towel or extra layer can be laid down!

[@roqueluis5]

OMG! A rowing machine for under $120!!!! 😱 You over paid 😂😂😂. $30 more and you can get a new one from Amazon. Shoot, you can get one from Facebook for less than $50!! Don't listen to this guy if you're trying to save money 🤣

[@prxperformance]

Might start to wonder about quality on those 😅

[@roqueluis5]

@@prxperformance You have a skateboard on dumbbells and some flimsy resistance bands, and you want to talk about "quality"? 🤣 Look let's just agree that this set up is neither safe or cost effective. Lumber is expensive right now, but I'm sure people can build a resistance rower for less than $40. If you throw throw in cement as counter weight, I say a rower for less than $80. A better tile would have been "How to make a rower with things you have at home". But everyone is just better off buying a cheap second hand rower from Facebook. It will be safer and better quality.

[@prxperformance]

It's a DIY home gym hack...wasn't meant to be overly technical

[@memyselfandi6422]

In your price break down you forgot one thing - The Anchor Point that people are supposed to wrap the mobility bands around, not everyone has an upright post at their house or residence for this purpose.

[@prxperformance]

I’m sure that if someone is trying this hack they will find something that works! Or…it’s all the more reason to buy a folding rack 😅

[@nessuno___]

Genius