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DIY Throwing Weight - Kettlebell for Swings
Being a thrower myself I have often used various homemade throwing devices over the years, many of which were very good and some of wish fell apart on the first throw. However, I've been looking for a decent solution for a 28lb/56lb throwing weight which could also be used for fitness training as well (as the dynamics are very similar between elements of the kettlebell swing and parts of the Highland Games Weight for Height - WOB)
For this you will need:
Some weight discs
A length of chain (no more than 1 inch link width)
A couple of shackles or a shackle and carabiner
A handle (of some description)
Pull the chain through the weight discs and attach shackle
Pull tight
Attach carabiner with as little slack as possible
Attach handle - 'Enter Adjustable Throwing Weight/Adjustable Kettlebell Device'
Once finished you can cut any extra chain you don't need but bear in mind that you will want some spare to make the weight more adjustable or alternatively you can have a couple of different lengths of chain to suit (it will be cheaper with less chain). Also, I would use duct tape around the weight to keep them together or take up the slack with another smaller shackle at either end.
If you're struggling to find a handle for your throwing weight then David Horne does a very good one which will last forever, check out David Horne Throwing Ring
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