How To Build A Lifting Platform For Your Home Gym

To build your own 8ft by 8ft lifting platform
Materials that you will need
2 low grade plywood sheets I used OSB
1 high grade plywood sheet I used red oak
2 4x6 3/4 inch stall mats I got from Fleet Farm
Tape measure
Drill
Utility knife
And your choice of finish
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[@owenjennings8575]

Very nicely done!

[@c-note4146]

Nice man. A still shot of the final product would’ve been nice to see at the end of the video, but good content nonetheless

[@javad96kg26]

عالی بود👍 That was great👌

[@mehdg1264]

Why is there no end where you show the whole thing finished with the rack on it? Sigh.

[@TheBestNameEver36]

Good work. Also nice hat.

[@seanng33]

O-H!

[@justliftit7866]

It works better to cut the center, high grade plywood down to 42" wide. You can use the 6" cut off outside the rubber matting by splitting it to 2 - 3" strips to fill out the full 8' width.

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

its got to be level also. very important

[@MD-CincoCuatro]

Anyway to build a weather resistant one? Looking to build a outdoor back yard gym, currently have a canopy covering gym equipment, would love to build a platform for rack and deadlifts.. any input is appreciated

[@aliitamasotoa5959]

Great content. Just finished mine. Just curious how long did you wait after you put the last coat of polyurethane. The can says to wait 24hr-3 days for normal use. Is that necessary? How long after did you wait to stage your equipment? Thanks

[@manuelpuyot5487]

Did staining the OSB wood make the wood a lot less slippery? I have a problem with my platform where my wood is slippery and is an issue. Just wondering if staining offers more than just the look of the wood.

[@CMTattoos]

great video but can i ask sth...and ''stall mats'' i dont know how to ask for it in greece ///also measuraments of the centre ply wood piece and measuraments of osb wood //please

[@futbol1972]

Iam not a powerlifter and don't really do olymic lifts. Do you think i will be better off with just stall horse mats or should i get a platform to protect my epoxy floors? Also I have a small slope in garage and dont wanna be lifting on an uneven surface. If i decide to go just with stall mats i wonder how 🤔 should i level them? They are selling me an 8x8 platform here in my own town for $200. If i buy platform hkw can i level it? Sorry for all the questions and I hope you can help me. Thank u.

[@revivalifestyle]

I’m still confused about the squat rack 5:00 what should I do different before I start

[@neverendingweekend]

@Little RV BIG Life, thanks for the video. If my whole floor Is stall mats do you think I need the plywood for a more stable base to lift? (Not using crazy weight) or is the stall mats study enough? Thx

[@littlervbiglife1545]

The best lifting is done on a sturdy base. The more give that you have under you will cause instability. I would recommend the plywood under the area where you are lifting and the stall mats will protect your floor if the weights are dropped.

[@ryanstraka920]

do you think it's safe and stable to put this on low pill carpet in my basement?

[@jordanmyers2457]

What was the size/dimensions of the rack that you put on this 8x8 platform?

[@usplayers07]

What's size of screw did you use

[@JohnKessler]

OH!

[@edge1212121]

looks great, is the red oak plywood thin veneer? any issues with it bubbling or lifting?

[@littlervbiglife1545]

I have built others like it and Baltic Burch holds up better. The oak is a thinner veneer than the Burch.

[@betzy7560]

How big are the low grade plywood or long

[@Apofuexgaming]

Ohio seems to be the mecca of home gyms.

[@littlervbiglife1545]

Actually we are located in Iowa but still a big fan of Ohio.

[@Justforfun-ek7et]

Is that a Titan rack?

[@RolandRoams]

How's the cement underneath holding up only using one plywood layer? Most I've seen use two ply layers then the stall mats.

[@littlervbiglife1545]

There have been no issues. I just had to lift up the platform due to water getting into the basement.

[@alexpalacios4364]

How thick was the bottom OSB layer? 3/4 inches?

[@littlervbiglife1545]

They call it 3/4 but it's actually .688" thick which is close to 11/16.

[@freddysourial9077]

did you end up fixing up the platform like you wanted? been tryna also add something to the edges to make my platform better since my cuts werent too good as well haha maybe post a home gym setup vid? thanks!

[@littlervbiglife1545]

I can absolutely add a home gym setup video. I did do some edging but haven't added anything under the toes of the rack. it seems to be fairly well supported as is.

[@tristangiroux7982]

What are the dimensions of the high grade ply wood and the stall mats

[@littlervbiglife1545]

4x8

[@yanlongeats]

What if the floor is not level? Any suggu？

[@brianpapke2399]

I’d recommend sanding the plywood on the basement. Or buying another piece of plywood and thinning it out so it levels the grade of the floor

[@brandonreyes5883]

Measurements of the low grade and high grade?

[@markhalstead2386]

4x8 3/4”

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

wouldnt just a rubber floor be better? why wood?

[@dylanlopez7901]

What was the dimensions of the plywood

[@littlervbiglife1545]

Full size sheets 4x8