Do I need a weight platform?
If you aren’t dropping your bar or lifting with metal plates, this is all you need. There’s really no need for a 4′ x 8′ platform for most lifters. Again, if you are pulling a ton of weight, or are regularly dropping the bar, a platform is the way to go.
How much does a weightlifting platform cost?
Building a lifting platform is relatively cheap and ridiculously easy. It cost me $170 and took Matt and I just an hour to build. Below is how to do it. When you’re finished, you’ll have a 8′ x 8′ platform.
What is a lifting platform?
A lifting platform is a type of multi-functional machinery that is used for lifting and loading people or goods in a vertical form. They are used for special tailgates of trucks and transport heavy goods to higher loading areas.
How much is a deadlift platform?
By following the link for the Titan Deadlift Platform you will find that the set price is $199 with free shipping.
Can I use MDF for deadlift platform?
Many people use an unmodified 4×8 sheet of plywood or MDF here, which will work, but the plates on the bar will be just barely outside the edges. If you use plywood, you need a quality sheet with a perfectly flat, smooth surface on at least one side.
What is the weightlifting floor made of?
What Is the Best Option for Olympic Weightlifting Flooring? There are several good ones, but all of them are made of the same material; rubber. You can use rubber mats, the thicker, the better to spread the shock of the impact. Another commonly used floor protection for Olympic lifting is a wooden platform.
Why do elevated deadlifts?
One purpose is to increase a lifter’s usage of the legs and hips in the movement, made necessary by the increased joint flexion of the ankles, knees, and hips (due to the increased range of motion).
How big is a lifting platform?
The traditional lifting platform is 8×8 feet. This is a convenient size because standard sheets of plywood and the like are 4×8 feet, and this is enough space for anything a weightlifter would need to do in training, even with a squat rack on one end of the platform.
How big should my deadlift platform be?
3. Cut the middle board accordingly to fit the area you’d like. *I’ve seen coaches cut this skinnier in some cases because it lessens the chances of weight dropping on wood. Again, this is going to depend on your platform size.
Which wood is best for deadlift platform?
We have used BC grade plywood for a majority of our platforms. On two of them we went with AB grade Oak, because we happened to come into some for very cheap. Whatever you use, just make sure it’s a hardwood. Personally, I prefer the BC, because it’s sanded less and has a better grip.
