Universal Strap Handles
Introduction
Very easy to make DIY Universal Strap Handle for use with your Cable Pulley System/Functional Trainer and/or Resistance Bands. This design provides a 3-in-1 design which can be used to substitute for Rope Attachments, D-Ring Handles & Loading Pins!
DIY Tutorial
Step 1: Hitch a Welded Ring onto the End of a Soft Loop Tiedown Strap
Soft Loop Tiedown Straps (8 Pack): https://amzn.to/2VW7mvl
Welded Rings: https://amzn.to/3baCtL4
Be sure to start with the end where the flap on the seam of the Strap is pointing up. This flap will help keep the handle out of the way if/when you wish to grip the strap lower and directly onto the strap itself. Gripping the strap instead of the PVC handle will help improve your grip strength.
The welded rings I purchased were advertised as 2” Rings - but by my measurements they are closer to 1.75” wide.
These are the same Soft Loop Tiedown Straps I use in the majority of my videos.
Step 2: Add PVC Handle
I cut a 5” piece of 1” Schedule 40 PVC using my miter saw. Doing so always provides very straight cuts. If you do not have a miter saw - you can of course use a ratcheting PVC cutter as well.
Dewalt Compound Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3AOTLGj
PVC Pipe Cutter: https://amzn.to/3KHwOZ4
You can go a little shorter of longer than 5” if you wish. Just make it large enough for your grip.
I wrapped mine in black electrical tape because the PVC was too smooth on its own. I may graduate to a better grip tape - but this generic electrical tape is all I had on hand at the time.
I have not tried it yet - but this Grip Tape product looks awesome: https://amzn.to/3QMfEhh
Step 3: Add 1” Washer
This 1” Washer has a 1” hole in it and is about 2.5” across. You can press the fatty part of your palm against this washer to get more leverage.
1” Washers: https://amzn.to/372zL8m
Step 4: Hitch a Welded Ring onto the End of a Soft Loop Tiedown Strap
This is the last step. Wasn’t that easy?! Now repeat this process to make one more Universal Strap Handle (at least one more!).
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💪SUBSTITUTES:
Rope Attachment: https://amzn.to/3n0XFWD
D-Ring Handles: https://amzn.to/3bbmT1K
Loading Pin: https://amzn.to/3xIFvh8
👽MISCELLANEOUS:
Soft Loop Tiedown Straps (8 Pack): https://amzn.to/2VW7mvl
Welded Rings: https://amzn.to/3baCtL4
Electrical Tape: https://amzn.to/3QBHUTF
Grip Tape: https://amzn.to/3QMfEhh
🪚TOOLS:
Dewalt Compound Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3AOTLGj
PVC Pipe Cutter: https://amzn.to/3KHwOZ4
🔩FASTENERS:
1” Washers: https://amzn.to/3j25Ymn
🪠PLUMBING:
PIPE, 1." Schedule 40 PVC: https://amzn.to/3n382cl
Once you try this for yourself - be sure to let me know how it worked for you! Happy Lifting!
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