Building a platform.... (PICTURES) check it out

[Powerlifter-148]

I have the NY barbells super power rack. I squat a bit wider than the rack allows.. so on a boring afternoon i decided to fix it


basic framework

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1 frame filled in

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3 frames filled in

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Finished project

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In the future im gonna add some rubber mats to it.

 

[spatts]

That's pretty much how we did ours. Looks great!

 

[TheProject]

I like the way you framed it to cover a larger surface.

The problem we've run into is that in the interest of easier construction, as well as removal from the rack, that unracking the bar from the J hooks when squatting inside the rack is a challenge.

 

[Powerlifter-148]

the platform is pretty big... 4'x8' ...

you guys got any pics of yours?

 

[Becoming]

nice work! a well thought out plan...

 

[Powerlifter-148]

thanks!

 

[bigguns15]

What a great idea! I would love to do that to ours

 

[TheProject]

the platform is pretty big... 4'x8' ...

you guys got any pics of yours?

Yep....

It's essentially the same idea as yours, with 3 boxes and plywood on the top. You put in a lot more braces, which is probably good, but I didn't think we really needed it.

Ours worked out to be about 2' x 6', and in this pic we've got a deadlift platform butted up against it, with our squat boxes resting across both.

How tough is yours to get in and out of the rack?

 

[Powerlifter-148]

okay thats an interesting design.. but looks good!

 

[Liftbig]

great ideas