of the steel itself is an important part of how the object works.
In this fictional explanation, the unusual item came from an old gym where it had been used as a strongman-style training implement. The hollow steel body could be loaded or weighted, while the side handles allowed athletes to lift, carry, hold, or perform controlled strength exercises with it.
Unlike modern gym equipment covered in padding and adjustment mechanisms, homemade training tools were often extremely simple. A thick piece of steel pipe and two securely welded handles could
