DIY Monkey Feet Hacks: Attach Dumbbells to Your Feet

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating your own DIY Monkey Feet, allowing you to attach dumbbells to your feet for a variety of exercises, including abdominal workouts, leg curls, and leg extensions. This can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing commercial monkey feet and can enhance your home workout routine.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Before you begin the assembly, it’s important to collect all necessary materials:

• Soft Loop Tiedown Straps (8 pack)
• Carabiners (to secure the weights)
• Velcro Straps (multi-pack for adjustments)
• Lashing Straps (2 pack)
• Dumbbells (choose a weight that suits your fitness level)

You can find these items on Amazon or at your local fitness store. Check the provided links in the video description for convenient purchasing options.

Step 2: Prepare the Straps

• Cut the soft loop tiedown straps to a suitable length, depending on your foot size.
• Take two straps for each foot and ensure they are long enough to wrap around your foot securely.

Step 3: Attach the Carabiners

• Secure the carabiners to both ends of the soft loop tiedown straps.
• Make sure that the carabiners can easily clip onto the dumbbells.

Step 4: Create the Footbed

• Use the Velcro straps to create a footbed by wrapping them around the soft loop tiedown straps.
• Adjust the Velcro to ensure a snug fit around your foot, allowing for comfort while exercising.

Step 5: Secure the Dumbbells

• Clip the carabiners onto the dumbbells.
• Test the connection to ensure they are securely attached and will not come loose during your workout.

Step 6: Test Your DIY Monkey Feet

• Once assembled, put on your new Monkey Feet.
• Perform a few simple exercises to test stability and comfort, such as leg curls or extensions.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully created your own DIY Monkey Feet to enhance your workouts. Remember to always ensure that your equipment is secure before exercising to avoid injury. For further enhancements to your home gym setup, consider checking out the companion video on easy home gym hacks. Enjoy your workouts!