How to Build your Own 3-in-1 Plyo Box

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Written By Berek Bryan

Need a box for your home gym and want to build one yourself? Here is your guide on how-to do it for about $50 to $75.

These instructions are for a 20x24x30 inch box.

Disclaimer
There are tons of ways to build plyo boxes.  This is just one way. Make sure to test your box before using it in a workout.

Tools

  • Drill

  • Large Paddle Drill Bit

  • T-Square (36 to 48 inches)

  • Tape Measure

  • Jig Saw

  • Table Saw or Circular Saw 

  • Router

Supplies

  • Wood Glue

  • Screws

  • 1 - 4’x8’ Sheet of ¾” Plywood

Measurements

  • 2 - 20” x 24” Plywood Panels

  • 2 - 24” x 28 ½” Plywood Panels

  • 2 - 18 ½” x 28 ½” Plywood Panels

Terms

Glue and Screw - place a line of glue on one side of the wood.  Use a clamp to hold the two pieces together. Drill holes for the screws and screw them in.

The Build

1. Cut the panels out of the plywood sheet.

Plyometric Box 20x24x30.png

2. Cut handles into the 18 ½ x 28 ½ panels and round edges on both sides with a router. 
3. Take the 24x28 ½  and 18 ½ x 28 ½ panels and glue and screw them. (this is the hard part).
4. Now you should have a box without a top and bottom.
5. Glue and screw the 24 x 20 panels to the top and bottom.
6. Round the edges with a router then sand with a fine grit sandpaper.
7. OPTIONAL: Fill screws holes with wood putty.
8. Done.

If you are not interested in building a box but still want one check out the Rogue Fitness link below.
http://www.roguefitness.com/?a_aid=5e3760704a379

Do you have a question or comment about building your own box or other equipment? I would love to hear about it, let me know. berek.bryan@equity.fitness

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Cheers,
Berek

Berek Bryan https://equity.fitness
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