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Sit-up bench
Sit-ups are ideally done on an incline bench so that the abs work a little. Rather than spend a bunch of money on a metal-based bench, I simply made my own.
Materials
Seeking to make a stable bench, I opted for using 2x8 planks, which are actually 7.25" wide by 1.5" thick. I bought an 8-footer and got it cut into two 4' pieces at the store for free.- Two 2x8 by 4 feet pieces.
- Two 2x4 segments, each 14.5 inches wide.
- Two 2x4 segments used to raise one end. I used two 7.5 inch segments but it's a matter of preference.
- Eighteen 3" drywall screws.
Procedure
- Lay the 2x8's flat and screw on the stabilizing center piece, then the piece at the end.
- Attach the two legs, being sure to add extra screws for strength.
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