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[pebblegrain]

Originally Posted by jarude

One Saturday afternoon, a bunch of scrap 2x4s, couple of 1" steel rods. Not bad for a free rack...

this looks like it has a limited lifespan, maybe a few years before the wood starts splitting

 

[Kajak]

Originally Posted by rjmaiorano

I've done it before as well. Really hampers the BP, shoulder blades hurt like a *****.

Bet it forces you to keep your back tight though :/

 

[jarude]

Originally Posted by pebblegrain

this looks like it has a limited lifespan, maybe a few years before the wood starts splitting
Ahaha I would be really impressed if it lasted a few years. I'm probably gonna tear it down next week and re-build it with new uprights; the ones I have are splitting already. I did it with readily available scrap materials (read: free) but I might buy some nice 2x4's or 2x6's and double them up for the next incarnation. Check out http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com...ower-rack.html. I didn't follow the instructions but had the picture as my guide; if you have quality materials and build it right it'll last for a long, long time. Depends on what its being used for, too - slamming down heavy rack pulls will cause a heck of a lot more fatigue than just benching or something. As for the bench, I bought some of that interlocking foam floor padding and cut it to fit the bench and just duct taped it down. Much better so far.

 

[P-K-L]

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[godofcoffee]

My university gym:

Tough to find good pictures online, though.