Home Gym Concrete Barbell Weights

[@gujit]

What’s more impressive about this video is that you created a business out of it AND you’re still instructing people on how to do it themselves. You might not have any employees, but that is what you call an inspirational leader and entreprenur! Well done man

[@concretegainz368]

Thank you so much for the encouragement man!

[@trevorrisley5419]

I love seein’ positive comments and you’re 100% correct, man. He’s awesome for doin’ this. Great stuff!

[@TheCreepNDeath]

Now spray coat them with flex seal to give them a more clean, consistent, professional finish. I've done this with old rubber dumbbells to refinish them. Makes them look brand new. :)

[@xposhr]

I had been wondering about doing this and was hoping someone commented about it as I haven't seen anything. Doesn't the concrete need to cure for a while? I know after 72 hours it should be ready to use, but doesn't it continue to cure for a month or so -at this volume? Looks like a gallon of liquid rubber should be. more than enough. How many coats did you use, 4-5?

[@Bluebuthappy182]

I was thinking something similar it would give them a nice consistent professional look. These also have the advantage that you can leave them out and then wont rust.

[@gobigorgohomeproductions458]

Great ideal !

[@xposhr]

@@gobigorgohomeproductions458 I went ahead and sealed them with epoxy first, sanded, then did 3 coats of flex seal.

[@jeffh4505]

Or the rubberized bed liner

[@TheMonk111]

holy shit, the fact that you got a concrete plate to weigh 44.8 .... some of my cast iron plates are further from 45 than that. insanely impressive

[@johnduckworth3866]

I was just thinking 44.8lbs. plates with clips would make the difference.

[@jek2258]

Why do u have scarra as ur profile pic

[@TheMonk111]

i have no idea, its just a funny pic from imaqtpie's twitter from like 2-3 years ago ish and i just never changed it - ive thought about it given that my channel is a lifting channel but its iconic to the gaming only era of my channel so i kept it

[@mohammed.s2765]

@@TheMonk111 yo, I got a question, what is the use of weightlifting belts? like what do they do for the user?

[@TheMonk111]

@@mohammed.s2765 basically lifting belts provide the body with rigid feedback that its braced into something and will allow your brain to make your body feel safe in lifting more weight - basically allows the user to load their muscles with more weight which allows for superior strength gains and growth

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Weights and equipment are just waay too expensive right now... this is a great idea and I hope it opens up a lot of peoples eyes

[@jims6235]

Were they ever not/less expensive? Wondering if I should wait or just go ahead and make these. Even second hand is pricey.

[@TheSuperSully]

@@jims6235 gym equipment has never been more expensive than it is right now

[@getmoneychill6462]

Price Of Weights Are Too Much

[@momos2790]

It’s great that you can make them over and over, but...how strong are you?

[@rubenbraekman4515]

@@momos2790 in progress of getting stronger

[@bradolerpcp3536]

Spray your moulds with WD-40 as a release agent. works great!

[@vivimu]

Or any motor oil back when I did concrete we would coat some wood forms if they needed to release easy

[@ДаниилКириллов]

Now I need concrete membership card and concrete towel for wiping out my concrete sweat.

[@unknown70000]

I like to eat concrete crunch cereal with mortar milk for the best gains

[@OGbqze]

Concrete powder to feed those concrete muscles.

[@posesansan]

🤣🤣

[@blackroute1527]

concrete protein shake?

[@teeque5320]

what I really need is a concrete condom 🍆

[@Mattie_LIGHT]

It’s 2024 and plate weights are still expensive. I ended up printing my own molds with my 3D printer. Turned out way better than I would have expected! Taught myself how to do every step. I can print any design, literally anything on both sides of the weight

[@triggaweris4216]

Equipment is really expensive so this is how we’ve been making our weights in Africa.I remember growing up almost everyone had these.People go to the gym more now.Great video.I like working at home so I’ll probably go old school.

[@concretegainz368]

That's awesome to hear Trigga, thanks man!

[@brady3752]

You my friend are a wonderful, helpful soul and we definitely need more folks like you in our temporary shielded culture Remain Awesome because you are.

[@alexrich9202]

Thanks!

[@eucharistenjoyer]

That's how a gigachad is created, pumping concrete!

[@concretegainz368]

lol you know it!

[@ToaSirian]

Respect the hustle! I love people who are creative and turn shit situations to their advantage, and helping the community stay fit too.

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks man!

[@AnaSanchez-ez9qu]

I'm from el salvador brother I made my own weights according to what you made it helps I'm getting buff lil by lil thanks for sharing the video

[@concretegainz368]

Rock on!

[@jeffl.dillard8681]

Alex is FANTASTIC!!! What a great guy. I had a question and he got right back to me! He was very helpful!!! I highly recommend him and his videos!!!

[@concretegainz368]

I appreciate that!

[@ZeusAndKiller]

Spray them with flex seal to protect them and make them softer on your hands

[@Worlds.Strongest.Mauro10]

What kind of seal?

[@donnymcjonny6531]

@@Worlds.Strongest.Mauro10 Flex Seal. It's like a sprayable rubber

[@volumeboyman]

I might try this when I make 2" plates. On the 1" plates I've made I used hockey tape. I mummify my plates.

[@TacksofallJrades]

Went and picked mine up yesterday! One of the greatest investments yet in my home gym 💪🏾 think I’ll need at least two more 😂

[@concretegainz368]

awesome bro!

[@CoopyKat]

This is so cool.... I don't live in a house with all of that space so I can't really do this, but I love it when people build their own gyms. I was smart enough to get weights/bench/squat rack just as the pandemic started - BEFORE the price gouging started.

[@Devashis_R]

Brother you are very honest You are doing a business & even you are sharing your skills & knowledge to the common public... so that they can also benefit from it...gud job God bless you

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks a ton God bless you!

[@Boss302ATC]

Great job, taking advantage of an opportunity, and doing it consistently to provide a repeatable product. Job well done my friend!

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks man!

[@nickylombreglia3843]

5 dollar for a 90lb bag. Genius

[@mi5veezee]

What youve done here is Insanely smart. WTH. Crazy! Looks like it actually works. great idea bro...

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks! Glad you like it

[@ree4184]

I do the same thing, but I like to put a metal mesh in the middle. It makes it seem more durable.

[@nicknesler]

I thought he put a metal mesh in there around half way through the video. Do you do something different?

[@cladiusfern]

He did it too.

[@trash3570]

Yea chicken wire seems like a good idea

[@ИлиянБелев]

I'm going to do something like that and the only thing that comes to my mind is that I should add a little bit of wire mesh / fence (a little bit more metal) inside the concrete will make it more durable. Anyway, thanks for the video!

[@toddfarkman2177]

So does anyone ever drive by and ask you if Fred Flintstone lost his wheels?

[@playfair9920]

I made weights like that.Only I left iron on the outside and I used custom vibration table so cement is without air bubbles.

[@iankristofer1]

what's cool is you are also helping this missionary in Mozambique Africa, as I can attain concrete and do this pretty simply...thanks

[@alexrich9202]

Wow praise God! Are you with Iris ministries?

[@brettbanta2100]

Dude, that is really neat. Props to you, my man.

[@concretegainz368]

I appreciate that dude thanks

[@LORDIVORLON1]

Great minds do think alike. That is the exact same method I use for my weight... Except I had to use wood instead of I made a dodecagon instead of having a perfect

[@2862Gunny]

The best tutorial on concrete weights. Thank you!

[@concretegainz368]

Thank you!

[@wtm2w]

Fabs! Very cool, my dude. Love that you're innovating and capitalizing, while sharing the knowledge and promoting the fitness ideology that drives it. Meeting the fitness needs of the masses in a very Christ-like way, my friend!

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks Will, so good to hear from you bro!!

[@sillyajay9062]

​@@concretegainz368 great video, i independently arrived at most of the same techniques as you. fyi a few tips: 1) since youre doing this on large scale, you may want to look into pond / immersion curing for your plates. keep your plates soaked in water for a few days, it should increase strength significantly. you can use a kiddie pool or a large basin to submerge the concrete in water for some days. 2) you can replace the steel reinforcement with chicken wire. make sure it has at least 1" holes, so that aggregate is allowed to pass freely through the holes. 3) if you want to be fancy, you can use metal pipe instead of pvc. the sound of the metal pipe as the weight is loaded onto a barbell sounds exactly like a real plate.

[@Platinum_Tugboat]

@@sillyajay9062 This sounds like some great advice, Im going to look into immersion curing. Thanks

[@TheeCapN]

Will you .ake a video showing how you made the molds

[@LordSivra]

Im lucky to have got back into lifting as the pandemic is easing down. That being said I love that people like you have been around to help people figure this stuff out when the market really needed it. I am planning to make some of these for my outdoor yoke soon, even though I had an easy time finding bumpers for inside. I love the idea of making my own stuff!

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks for the positive attitude bro! We all need to find ways to stay fit in season and out!

[@Joel.Invictus]

You're a genius, bro! OUTSTANDING WORK!!!

[@concretegainz368]

Appreciate that!

[@saadaziz6316]

Guys ill tell you now that if you wanna sell these or make them for personal use then buy the E-book, its like 10$ and I've made more than 50x that in the first week following his guide and selling them and am very thankful, thank you @ConcreteGainz helped a lot

[@robwinegar9033]

Good stuff, working with concrete is not difficult i'm a chef and it's a lot like making dough adding water to get the right consistency. Gonna make a barbell with pipe filled with concrete, can't think of anything else, entire gym will be handmade...hmmm, other people are gonna want that too...

[@jaredpatterson1701]

Let me know how that barbell turns out! What size pipe were you thinking of using?

[@TheBarking2]

U are definitely the Steve Jobs of the concrete gains. I salute you.

[@alexrich9202]

Lol thanks man

[@xblackjeepx]

“Make sure you get it in to the corners.” It’s a circle bruh

[@concretegainz368]

lol

[@astroza_science]

physicist here, it's actually a corner, it's a cylinder, it has 3 faces, 2 edges and 2 corners(2 places where 2 faces meet), it has no vertices, but a corner is not necessarily a vertice, the definition of google is: "a place or angle where two sides or edges meet".

[@danielr4953]

Cylinders have corners. Take a cross section and you'll see 4 90 degree angles

[@absolut_e1944]

@just me Y eso cómo afecta a ultralord?

[@koslisted9458]

Especially when Amazon jacks up the price of a 45 lb plate I got from Walmart for 39.00 to 109.00 to scam the buyers. Good recycle tip I use for weighted vest is I load 20 oz gatorade bottles with water and load them up in ammo pouches and My plate carrier gets about 40-50 lbs.

[@Rusty_V]

Thank you for sharing your experience and research. The ebook is worth every penny!

[@concretegainz368]

Absolutely!

[@davondd]

Dude you are an AMAZING bro!! 😂 really to share your hustle shows me what kinda guy you are man👍🏽. Concrete Gainz and a “SOLID” dude, hope you’re doing well bro.

[@alexrich9202]

Thank you so much for the encouragement and support! Hope you’re doing well!

[@jaredporrazzo8555]

Purchased your how to man. Thanks for being such a help

[@concretegainz368]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jaredporrazzo8555]

@@concretegainz368 thank you !

[@quixmith]

Liked / saved to favorites / shared to Facebook. This is a superb video on how to make concrete weights without the wast of unusable forums. There is a lot of people in my small town that would for sure do this :)

[@concretegainz368]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DavidOldenburg1]

I am working out at home again...I wanted to buy some dumbbells and realized the prices are 4× higher now...wow. great video!

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks!

[@bartasbxx]

Love the "concrete gainz".

[@normaalvarez1355]

You’re badass man great video

[@concretegainz368]

I appreciate that!

[@joeschmo8115]

You should coat the plates in a rubberized roof coating. It would help prevent chipping on the edges and make plates have a easy grip surface.

[@concretegainz368]

Great idea!

[@jayman6905]

Shall be making myself a couple of these 20kg weights, I don't have room indoors but they're ideal for rows, deads, presses, outdoors

[@concretegainz368]

yes sir! sounds good

[@chrisb2451]

Great idea and video. I’m amazed at how accurate your weights turned out. I thought if I tried this I would rig up a scale to double check the weight. Have you heard of Helix micro rebar? Would be a slick way to add reinforcement to the entire mix.

[@sharadchandran9639]

You are insanely brilliant and doing great Sir

[@SanAntonioDean]

Wow....never thought of this idea! This is so cool

[@rexishere2110]

Bought the e-book, can’t wait to get started

[@concretegainz368]

excited to hear that! hope it goes well

[@walterjohr6790]

Where can I get the e-book

[@concretegainz368]

@@walterjohr6790 payhip.com/b/E7df

[@wolfwithrage]

This video is underrated

[@alexrich9202]

Thanks man

[@gaeb-hd4lf]

Cool business idea bro, hope you sell a lot

[@gumelini1]

I made these exactly 15 years ago and I had a few problems.They were rough on my hands and always left white dust,they cracked,and they never weighed the same.Never.The differences were not that big but I I had multiple plates on each side I would end up with 3 kilo difference on one side.After some time I decided to go with CNC plasma cut plates.I cut them from 25 mm steel plate and by changing the diameter I of the plate I got the weights I needed.And it cost me pretty cheap,it was something like a dollar per kilo.And I ended up with perfect steel plates that don't crack or leave any residue dust like concrete ones did

[@encapsulatio]

any guide to do it?

[@gumelini1]

@@encapsulatio sure,cut some oil barrels into portions as thick as you want your plates to be then pour concrete inside.Dont forget to put some pvc pipe in the middle of the plate,that will leave a hole for the bar.

[@encapsulatio]

@@gumelini1 I meant the CNC plates cutting demo.

[@gumelini1]

@@encapsulatio i didn't do it by myself.The cutting part,I only designed them.But I can give you the info on material thickness and diameters of plates and how much each given diameter weighs.

[@encapsulatio]

@@gumelini1 I would very much like that if you can please!.

[@marksstudio]

Fantastic man! Thanks for the tutorial and really appreciate your business and your vision. Great job.

[@concretegainz368]

Glad you liked it!

[@AutoMotivate]

Probably going to buy the Ebook. I am trying to build a mobile gym and the cost of weights are the only thing holding me back.

[@concretegainz368]

Awesome, yeah this is a great alternative, https:payhip.com/b/E7df takes paypal alexrich.selz.com takes paypal and credit cards

[@evokaiyo]

if you run a strip of chicken mesh offset around the perimeter, they will last much longer

[@evokaiyo]

@Lteo Hrnt So your point is, further reinforcement won't make then last longer? And since when are experts not allowed to watch videos? Even "experts" can always learn more.

[@jaredpatterson1701]

I wanna make hexagon shaped ones with an open area for handles. What other things can increase durability? And what should I spray on the outside to keep them from chipping ? Any help is surely appreciated

[@Jay-fp8iy]

@@jaredpatterson1701 I'm wondering what to put on the outside also

[@concretegainz368]

@@Jay-fp8iy concrete rated paint and rustoleum waterproof sealer

[@concretegainz368]

@@jaredpatterson1701 concrete rated paint and rustoleum waterproof sealer

[@ZedsCustomClothing]

Thats awesome bro! Keep spreading love

[@concretegainz368]

Thank you! Will do!

[@eli9862]

I’ll never do this but cool video

[@jonathanrazza9299]

great guitar solo @ 6:42 and keyboards @ 6:52

[@alexrich9202]

Lol

[@stopmotionstudent3975]

Just got your Ebook. Thanks!!!!

[@wutangdre7108]

The sped up vibrations sounded pretty lit lmao

[@concretegainz368]

lol I know thats what inspired me to make the ASMR video

[@fitchyyboi]

looks great man, and so do you. might do this.

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks man, all the best to ya

[@hreggviuremilevarsson205]

i hate you for charging for the ebook. I also bought it.

[@concretegainz368]

lol

[@carter316]

That's awesome man..... good job.... I know here in Canada a set of 110 lbs hex dumbbells are 675$ shipped lololol...

[@bigsidrealprisontalk9173]

It’s like the weight we used to lift with in prison

[@snazdogdbfan251]

Did y’all have equipment in prison?

[@mostawesomeKingGeorge]

Well done , a good start ...

[@alexrich9202]

Thanks man!

[@woden__]

My dad used to work both in construction and surveying, and he says the drier the concrete is/the less water you put in it the dry powder, the stronger the final product

[@therandomgamer8668]

Looks pretty good but I suggest weighing the dry mix then add water to the mix to get more accurate weight because 48.8 is not the final weight. after a month or so they’ll be a pound or two lighter once its fully cured

[@mnelson10000]

Oh damn! I saw your listing in FB marketplace... I'm in Virginia Beach. Crazy you pop up in my recommended list on YT lol Nice work brother

[@concretegainz368]

lol oh wow nice. Thanks bro!

[@ericgallardo682]

El hombre que hizo 2 discos del mismo peso a la primera 🙏

[@muttugoundar1369]

Good idea bro

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks

[@erikhopkins9488]

What in the fred flintstone "yabba dabba doo" is this!??! 😄

[@agonz91]

I've been thinking about doing the same exact thing. I work from home full time but this would be a good side hustle.

[@oedebiri]

When you sped up your oscillating tool it sounded like bagpipes. A Scottish fanfare!

[@concretegainz368]

haha yup!

[@vepristhorn8278]

That's more accurate and precise then many case iron plates

[@rafaellara4122]

This is such a good idea. Thanks for the video man

[@concretegainz368]

Glad you liked it!

[@daveclarke5085]

This is such a genius idea 👍

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks!

[@Jay-fp8iy]

Great video man. Thanks a lot for the pointers.

[@nickedani]

A really good iniciative! thanks for your sharing!

[@concretegainz368]

Glad you liked it!

[@Johnnsssmith]

I'm getting asmr vibes from this

[@tpal3243]

Amazing! How did you find the correct size, diameter and height of the forms to get nearly exactly 45 lbs?

[@concretegainz368]

Cylinder calculations with the density of concrete. Basically a lot of trial and error to finally find the right dimensions and procedures. I have an ebook with all the steps and materials to make the forms as well. link: payhip.com/b/E7df

[@blackwhite4960]

I made mine by taking for e.g 45 lbs of sand and just dumping it in a large bucket/(anything you have pretty big that u dont need actually...) then then marked where #how much the sand filled the container and simply cut around and used the thing as a mold..#use only sand at first dont mixed concrete or whatever as its just for measurement. I apologize in advance for my grammar/English. Hopes u get what i was trying to say.

[@PerformanceTheaters]

Proud of you! Keep on hustling

[@concretegainz368]

Thanks man!

[@Rodriguez_636]

You can also collect scrap metal and melt it to make weights.

[@tylerk.7947]

Dude!! I was just thinking the other day that that making concrete weights and selling them cheaper than steel would be a great business idea. I’m psyched to see someone else thought that and is doing it! This is a great system you have. Nice job. I’m probably going to make some 45s for myself using your technique. I wonder if you could do a rubberized coating or a sealant of some kind to make them look even more pro

[@concretegainz368]

Awesome to hear that man, yeah you could totally add some kind of finish seal to the plates, that would be cool, however if youre working out in the grass outside I recommend no seal or paint because it tends to attract grass and dirt more easily than the plain concrete. Let me know what you find works best

[@tylerk.7947]

ConcreteGainz yo dude I bought your ebook and made two 45lb weights so far. I was able to get them at 44.8 and 44.5 lbs which I thought was ridiculously accurate. Good job and thanks for figuring all that out. I’m going to try coating one with flex seal and another with linex and I’ll let you know how that goes

[@tylerk.7947]

ConcreteGainz oh, and also this could be helpful for making your forms. Since glueing down the flashing is pretty tricky, I used a superglue with an accelerator (basically instant glue) called miterapel to glue it down before I sealed the edges with silicone and it worked really well

[@johanrudbeckandersen373]

Really good stuff dude! I think ima hit up my local stores and get to work

[@EatGymSleep]

Wow, very informative. Earned yourself a subscriber

[@vivimu]

Good luck to you and your business endeavours young man

[@concretegainz368]

Thank you!

[@MatiasLePors]

Que material usaste para hacer el molde, que diámetro y altura tienen? También quisiera saber la medida del PVC que va en el centro. Y por último la cantidad de cemento y piedras. En realidad quiero saber los distintos diámetros y la altura de los moldes para hacerlo. Gracias, abrazo desde argentina

[@israelvasquez6489]

Your a great inspiration and positive attitude hope you do very well 💪💪

[@concretegainz368]

Thank you! You too!

[@keaneomalley9924]

Can you make a video on creating the round form?

[@k.montague3671]

You are awesome...your work and concern/care for community & others. Thanks for sharing!

[@concretegainz368]

I appreciate that!

[@PS_Knife_and_Tool]

I would swap out the PVC for black iron pipe, beef up the rebar, add some fiber glass filler and use some hard rubber or hard foam coating you may try rino lining or other spray on bed liner

[@concretegainz368]

thanks for the input Preston, Black metal might scratch the barbell metal which is why I use PVC. I was using rebar, but I think remesh does the same trick and haven't had any breaks the entire time. And also the concrete mix already comes with fiber glass. spraying and coating are good ways to finish the plates as well.

[@BC___1]

Use type 10 pure concrete mix and sechelt sand or washed sand and do a 50/50 mix if you want strong ass concrete

[@markd.9538]

I’m curious - is there a way to create a polyurethane (or similar) plastic coating for these? Plastidip, maybe? Would that preserve them and prevent them from crumbling?

[@alexrich9202]

Hey Mark, yes you can coat them in various paints and protective sealers. I’ve done some like that and others just plain concrete. I’ve found that if using them outside it’s actually better to not coat at all. The sealer attracts more dirt and grass and the concrete doesn’t really chip unless you hit the edge really hard on something.

[@johnwig285]

Flex Rubber

[@anticuchodechina]

Great video, is there a rule of height and diameter of the mold depending of the weight ypu want to make? Thanks

[@concretegainz368]

Hey thanks! They are all the same height and different diameters. All of the dimensions and steps to create the forms and plates are in the ebook. link: payhip.com/b/E7df

[@milengohil3953]

Very good thing bro to help others trough this video 😊😊

[@concretegainz368]

Yeah thanks

[@nklas9997]

Great work!

[@razcoren]

thanks a lot for this guide, great to see such help now!

[@p.e.t.e.r.u5919]

Please could you make a video on how to make the moulds

[@concretegainz368]

Sorry I don't have a video for that. But the ebook has all the details and materials needed to do everything if you're interested. Link: payhip.com/b/E7df

[@AJ_Creative]

im more impressed he got 2 to match same weight without measuring crete/water separately per individual plate