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a wooden bench with the words diy balance beam on it's back side

A good friend of mine approached me about making a balance beam. Seemed easy enough. Glue up some 2×4’s and attach some legs and boom! Balance beam! But as I got into it I began to realize there was going to be a kid jumping up and down on this thing repeatedly, so I wanted it to be sturdy and safe. So this is how I did it.

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a girl balance beam in the grass with text overlay that reads how to build a gymnastics balance beam

My daughter has been doing gymnastics for the last year. She really wants to improve to go up a level and in order to improve she needs to practice. One of the two pieces of gym equipment she has been asking for was a balance beam. Sturdy balance beams start around $180-$200 on the web. I couldn’t find any nearby on Craigslist. During my research, I’ve figured we can build a gymnastics balance beam that stays low and is used for simple practices. Materials: 2 4x4x8 wood 1 piece uncut1 piece…

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a wooden bench sitting on top of a cement floor

In other words—how to make your daughter think you’re the best dad in the whole entire universe. So we’ve got a gymnast in the family. And no, I’m NOT talking about me. Let’s not address the summer- sault gone wrong the other night. Pretty sure I broke my neck. Click for directions...

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an empty room with some blankets on the floor

My daughter has recently started her first session of gymnastics and I've been thinking of ways to get her to practice some of the things shes learned, at home. Well, of course my mind started to twitch the second I stepped into the gym and I began breaking things down and coming up with ways to construct them at home. And my balance beam was born. What you'll need: A 4x6x8 board A 1x4 cut into 18inch pieces Carpet pieces-I used inexpensive woven rugs Staple gun Staples Hammer Nails Wrap the…

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two pictures side by side, one with a bar and the other with a balance beam

DIY Balance Beam (Cost Approximately $31.00) Supplies Used: 1- 8′ 4″x4″ board (appx $10), 3- 2″x4″ Pieces each 18″ long, staple gun, 9 yards of fabric, I used a closeout vinyl fabric I found for just under $3 a yard,...Read more

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a wooden bench sitting on top of a carpeted floor next to a white dresser

Gymnastics equipment at home is essential for children to practice the skills they are leaning at the gym. A great piece of equipment to start with is the balance beam because it is easy to use and store and because it is one of the hardest events for gymnasts to master. My daughter has been in gymnastics for a couple years now and really enjoys it. She has classes twice a week, her skills are improving but she needs a little extra practice time, especially on the balance beam. This is why…

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