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Buying squat stand vs building one
    #19186193 - 11/25/13 10:12 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Which would you do?

All the ones I find are $200+, which seems kinda high for a very minimalistic stand. If I could build one out of wood that could hold around 350 lbs i'd be able to keep it for a while.
I don't have much experience working with wood, would building a sturdy squat stand be more difficult than it's worth to save a little $?


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186255 - 11/25/13 10:24 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

not really experienced building stuff from scratch either, but 2X4 might do the trick, id just screw the shit out of it, make triangles too and shit cause they hold loads better

might look ugly though


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: hidenseek1]
    #19186275 - 11/25/13 10:28 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

it doesn't have to look pretty just needs to do its job.


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186298 - 11/25/13 10:33 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

What is a squat stand? A tree stand?


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: magicbroncoride]
    #19186312 - 11/25/13 10:35 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)



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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: magicbroncoride]
    #19186336 - 11/25/13 10:41 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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magicbroncoride said:
What is a squat stand? A tree stand?




:lol: I thought the same thing


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace]
    #19186345 - 11/25/13 10:43 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

with something that could harm you pretty badly, just buy one unless you have a model you know will work and have experience in welding and/or carpentry


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: ThatKidWithTheFace]
    #19186353 - 11/25/13 10:46 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I hear where you are coming from because racks are expensive but I wouldnt build my own unless it was SOLID and I could place stoppers.  You dont want to get caught at the bottom with no stoppers and god forbid, something happens and you cant dump the bar off your back, it's a scary feeling


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186373 - 11/25/13 10:52 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

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I wouldnt even get this, OP, saveup your money, buy one of these or similar, this is the path I'm headed down http://www.roguefitness.com/strength-equipment/power-racks.php?gclid=CNelpYrAgLsCFcFj7AodOBUA2A


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: PreparationH]
    #19186393 - 11/25/13 10:57 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Yeah a power rack was my first choice, but I figured this would be much easier.
I haven't lifted since high school so I'm just getting back into it, wanting to work my way up a little bit to where I'll feel comfortable in a gym again.

Then I'll just get a membership. It's silly, but I'd feel very uncomfortable being a little weakling at the gym.


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186408 - 11/25/13 11:02 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I don't recommend making your own out of wood, not unless you know what you're doing. Its gonna be one hell of a OH SHIT moment if the wood or nails give out and the thing collapses on you or on its own.


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: Uzziel]
    #19186429 - 11/25/13 11:08 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

wood? no way

I'd make it from steel, and weld it up. If you don't have the skill or access to materials/welding machines, just buy one.

Better yet just grow a pair and go to the gym


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: JesusIsLord]
    #19186446 - 11/25/13 11:12 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

OP it's possible but you'd have to use, like, railroad ties :lol:


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186478 - 11/25/13 11:19 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I thought you meant something like this



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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: NWlight]
    #19186499 - 11/25/13 11:25 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Tbh I would trust a well built wood stand over a shitty metal one. 350lbs isn't really all that much spread over two supports. Two big fence posts set a couple feet in the ground with notches in the top.


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: Lynnch]
    #19186528 - 11/25/13 11:32 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Im about to spend 600 dollars on a bench press/squat stand from academy sports. Imma put 350 on it. since my bench max got up to 285 lately, my target is 315.

But yeah i wouldnt EVER use fucking wood. Fuck that dude, go buy a squat stand


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186529 - 11/25/13 11:32 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Yeah, get a sturdy steel power rack with safety pins. Good for squats, and big benches, too. Usually they've got a way to do chins and dips as well.

A rack, a good bar and some plates are all you really need for an excellent home workout. Maybe a rope to jump, and you're set.:thumbup:


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: Khii Khwaay]
    #19186584 - 11/25/13 11:41 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I have plenty of weights, an adaptive bench (can do just about anything you'd want it to do except turn into a squat rack), several types of bars

Just need to be able to squat now :hissyfit:


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: dontknow]
    #19186614 - 11/25/13 11:46 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Sounds kinda sketchy, OP.  If that wood gives way it could be very embarrassing for you.


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Re: Buying squat stand vs building one [Re: mpd]
    #19186638 - 11/25/13 11:50 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

i'll just quit smoking for 2 weeks and then the stand will pay for itself :tongue2:


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