All you need to make your own plates is 1 bag of pre-mixed concrete, which costs around $5, a mold, a 2 inch ABS plastic tube, a 5 gallon bucket or wheelbarrow, rebar mesh, some paint or concrete ...

If you have a weight plate lying around at home, you already own one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment. Weight plates are not just for barbells, but they can be used on their own to build ...