Create Your Own Power Rack

Super easy steps to building your own squat rack 1.

Create your own power rack.

You can create your power rack and even add some things that you want to it. A lot of the powerlifting and heavy lifting are done in the power rack. So you ve done it. Time to relax and revel in your accomplishment.

I love the power rack so versatile. Around 400 us read this post for a complete explanation. Is up to you. Depending on the height of your room this length can be varied for a custom fit.

For people serious about getting fit working all of the muscles groups in a challenging way is necessary in order to continue building muscle. Especially for squats and bench press. 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. 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.

If you have the right tools and skills you can build yourself a kick ass power rack. What you are cutting is the upper support beam and the squat safety bar. You ve build you very own power rack. 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.

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. I m using mine like crazy now that i m back into the routine of working out. You have seen the wooden power racks. Wood now i know what you re thinking.

Wood seems like a terrible idea for holding up weights. 1st lay out your two 2 6 s then cut your two 2 4 s. Building your squat rack. But this awesome piece of craftsmanship is the best diy power rack i have seen so far.

At least for a few minutes but now it s time to use it. 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.