Create Your Own Power Rack

You have seen the wooden power racks.

Create your own power rack.

The overall height of this rack will be 82 so add 1 1 2 to the length of the leg boards for the total height. Depending on the height of your room this length can be varied for a custom fit. So you ve done it. Especially for squats and bench press.

Keep in mind your if you have a low ceiling you want to make sure your face won t slam into it when doing pull ups so keeping your 2 6 s at 8 ft. If you notice that this is the cause of the issue don t panic the rack won t fall off if there is slight wobbling and it will become more stable as soon as you will add some weight plates on it. A lot of the powerlifting and heavy lifting are done in the power rack. I m using mine like crazy now that i m back into the routine of working out.

Super easy steps to building your own squat rack 1. You can create your power rack and even add some things that you want to it. First take the 8 premium 2x6 leg boards and cut them to 80 1 2. Around 400 us read this post for a complete explanation.

Building your squat rack. Is up to you. I that you have seen the usual power rack in the power gym and some of its materials are getting in the way especially if you are trying to do the squat. For people serious about getting fit working all of the muscles groups in a challenging way is necessary in order to continue building muscle.

But this awesome piece of craftsmanship is the best diy power rack i have seen so far. Often the body will plateau at some point once. Also when you build your own squat rack you have to pay extreme attention to the angles any non 90 degree angle can result in wobbling. You ve build you very own power rack.

Wood seems like a terrible idea for holding up weights. Wood now i know what you re thinking. Time to relax and revel in your accomplishment. At least for a few minutes but now it s time to use it.

I love the power rack so versatile. If you have the right tools and skills you can build yourself a kick ass power rack.