Thank you so much for making this detailed video. I just finished my platform and now I'm assembling my identical Rogue rack on top. I learned that when cutting the rubber horse mats you should use a guide. If you take one of the 4'x6" pieces you cut from the plywood it makes perfect guide to prop up underneath the rubber mat after snapping your chalk line and scoring it. Basically, if you use a piece of wood as a guide you can put your razor blade deeper into the mat the first time. Then when going back to make a deeper cut through to the bottom, using the wood guide perpendicular to the mat and the floor help you make a clean cut from the bottom up quicker. Also, thanks for the gouge on using 3/4 inch osb. I used three layers of 1/2 inch instead. Also, the recommendation to countersink your drywall screw holes is important.
Hi, Thanks for the comments and the tip about using the 4' x 6' cutout as a guide for the razor blade is a great advice. I'm glad you were able to build your own platform, it's great to have in your own gym.
Nice build, thanks for sharing! Just FYI: for the thumbnail image, youtube set a portrait mode image for whatever reason, maybe you could change that (so it would be more appealing for most people and would open and watch it). Also nice platform! I'll check that too.
I did it the hard way. I lifted my platform up and drilled the holes out. Then counter sunk the bolts and fed them up from the bottom so they would be flush with the floor. Bolted the rack down into the bolts. It was a pain in the ass but its much stronger then just screwing it down into the wood.
Martin Strength if you used lag scores could you tell me what size you used? Also, have you noticed any movement of your rack while using heavy weight over time as the screw eats into the OSB?
@@AMarinelikeperson The screws used to secure the rubber mats are drywall screws. I haven't had a problem, but if you want to, you could use more screws then the stress on each would be less.
@@martinstrength8532 What size bolts did you use to attach the rack to the platform? Math guessing 3/8" x 2"? Awesome videos, building one myself, thanks.
Absolutely awesome videos and setup. Is the platform level? I have a sloped garage floor and I’d watch the heck out of a video that showed how to level a platform like this.
If you were to build this platform in a bedroom with wood floors, what protective barrier would you put between the plywood and the wood flooring? Wife wants me to put horse stall matting on the wood floors and then build the platform on top of the stall mats. She doesn't want the wood floors damaged. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the tutorial; I followed the same steps for my Rogue rack. I was just wondering if you experience any sort of left/right sway when using this. I haven't been able to use my rack yet, but do notice there's some sway and I'm not sure if that's because the outside holes don't have a bolt going through them to hold them down. Trying to decide if I need to un-mount my rack and cut some pieces of plywood to put underneath the foot overhang on either side to help with my issue.
Hi, it's awesome that you were able to get all set up! Yes, there is a bit of left to right sway, but I figure that i'm not going to be swinging like a monkey too much, except for pullups and that's mostly a front to back swing for me. As far as the weightlifting goes, it's racked front to back so there is is minimal swing and I have not noticed any loosening of the floor screws etc. I'd be interested in hearing about your experience once you've used it for a while. Thanks for the feedback!
Hi, It was vapor barrier plastic from the hardware store. Don't remember the exact thickness, but it was 10' x 12' and I think it was "6 mil" thickness.
@@garyjouvelakas2475 Yes, this rack should be bolted down. According to the Rogue "Unit must be bolted to the floor". Also it prevents it from sliding around. I think the bolts may have been 2" long, I don't remember.
Hey Martin great detailed video. I have a 4x8 deadlift platform already built right now. Im going to need to bolt down an RM4 rack. Do you think I can put another 4x8 platform in front of my current one and work off with the rack a few inches into 1 with the majority on the separate platform? Or should build a whole 8x8 for the rack? Thanks in advance .
I think so, it looks like the RM4 is 49", so you could bolt it down on both platforms. I would think bolting them down like that would hold the two platforms together. Some people have mentioned to wrap a metal border around the platform which might tighten it up a bit too. I don't remember what those are called.
This is so awesome... I'd love to build something like this but i've never been that handy... Would two layers of horse stall mats suffice for a rogue power rack to sit on?
Thanks! It depends on the rack, some of them are designed to be bolted down. The one I got needs to be bolted down, but it could be bolted through the stall mats and into the concrete floor using concrete bolts. So if you could get it solidly bolted down, I wouldn't see a problem with that, but that's just my opinion.
What screws did you use to affix the rack to the platform? Do you have an opinion on whether or not your method would work if I plan on disassembling the platform for a move?
I think the screws were about 3/8" or 1/2" diameter and about 1/2" less than the total depth (including the height of the metal on the foot of the rack) Check the end of this video for link to rack install . I have thought about a move. I'm thinking it would be ok, but have not done it.
Hi Martin. Amazing set up and one of the best instructional demonstrations I've seen on you tube. 1. How did you bolt down the lag screw into the hole that sat underneath the cross beam / cross bar? (since the cross bar gets in the way of your power tool) 2. There is a 3rd hole on the foot of each upright beam of your rack. Did you put a lag screw into that (through the stall mat and into the OSB) as well? 3. Do you need to add a washer between the head of the lag screw and the plywoood surface? (not sure if that makes sense) Thanks again Terry
Hi Terry, 1. Using a ratchet wrench by hand. 2. No bolt there, but you could. I have not had any issues with no bolt there. 3. The only washers used are between the bolt heads and the foot of the platform. Cheers!
@@martinstrength8532 I just got an identical rig. I have the 4 boards of OSB but mine are 1/4 inch thick vice 2 inches like yours. Will this be an issue and did you buy the lag screws or did it come with the package?
@@AMarinelikeperson they sell shorter length lag screws at the hardware store. Just need to account for height of osb and plywood layers and rack foot and washer
Thanks, the bolts only go into the plywood and two layers of OSB. So far it's been stable, and I haven't been swinging on the rack like a monkey, so I think it'll be ok. :)
I did, I would have saved the extra money to get proper rubber gym flooring because it took DAYS to get the smell out of the tractor supply horse stall mats. I am going to finish the project tomorrow and the mats smell less horrible, so it isn't all that bad. Just if you're gonna go with the cheap horse stall mats, buy some dove soap or something like that and rinse off the mats with a hose, leave them outside for a little bit, then you can install them. We live in 100+ dry heat and if it was outside at the store for all of these days smelling that bad then leaving it outside wont do much so yeah, chemicals should do the job. Also, make sure you build the platform where you want it to be because once the wood and mats are put down, it isn't going anywhere. There were some planning mistakes like getting screws that were too long so we had to go past the platform into the concrete(no big deal). I also found that using a straight edge like a ruler to cut the mats would lead to a straighter cut. Just make sure you plan for as much as you can before you go drilling and whatnot. The job is also much, much easier with 2 people. Essentially, the horse stall mats smell like trash so I wouldn't recommend them unless you are lucky enough to get rid of most of the smell.
@@dylanayes2968 I got really lucky on the horse mat smell. The ones I got were not bad at all. Sorry to hear the ones you got were so stinky. I think I would also use a straight edge next time like you said for cutting as well.
Hi Giannis, this is only my opinion; I would want to make sure that the plywood I'm bolting down into is good quality and I would want 2" to make me feel confident. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
Hi Martin, I just watched this video and the video where you built the platform. Thanks very much for posting them. Very informative! I have a question. I'm looking to get the RM4 rack and due to minimal space in my garage, I'll have to deadlift inside the actual rack. Are you able to tell me if a barbell with 450mm plates will clear the crossmembers if I was to do deads inside the rack? Thank you in advance!
Hi, the distance to the top of the crossmembers is about 205 mm. To test what you are saying, I put the Rogue B & R 2 bar in there with standard Rogue Echo plates on and there is about 6mm clearance, so with my set up, I could deadlift inside there. Here's a photo: drive.google.com/file/d/1oXH700W4egZBxaZ56WLT9s-hTdZIDJ9n/view
Some people found that their rack bowed in the middle from tightening the pullup bars after bolting to the floor. They said to ignore rogue's instructions and tighten the rack fully before bolting to the floor. What's your opinion on this please?
Good to know, I hadn't thought of that. The way I did it was bolt together first, then tilt up as you say other people have done. I haven't had any issues. I hope that helps.
Great video playlist of the project from start to finish. Would you happen to know the dimensions of the rack’s feet where they bolt down? I see that two holes are on the board but a single (3rd hole) is on the stall mat. Is that roughly an inch to two inches over?
Do you find that you regret the 24" depth? Do you feel like you need more room inside? Also, can't find those infinity straps anymore on the Rogue site, I hope they just temporarily removed them.
There is plenty of room in there, just un-rack for squat, take a single step back and you're ready to go. I've never had any issues. Yeah those straps are the way to go, they work really well. Plus you can use them for limited range lifts without damaging your bar.
Great review. May I ask what is the dimension of the birch plywood section? I know that the front section is 36" wide and it expands to 48" wide at the break. How far back from the front does the center section widen? Thanks.
Is there an update on the rack/platform. Particularly I'm wondering if the rack sinks or cracks thru the wood platform with the weight of it on such a small section of wood. Would bolting it into the concrete floor be more stable and building the platform around the rack?
Hi, there is no cracking or sinking of the wood, the plywood is very durable. Also for instance, if you had 850 lbs on the bar + the rack (150 lbs), 1000 pounds total, that would only be 250 lbs per rack leg which is about the weight of one person, so it's not that much weight per rack leg. The only thing I would have done differently is to level the platform before putting the rack on it. Thanks for the question.
Good question, I made sure the bolts were short enough so that they would have about 1/2" from the floor. If you measure the platform after you built it, just get bolts that are a bit shorter. The rack plates themselves also are about 1/8" thick or so. From the platform to the floor is about 2 1/4" so a two inch bolt should work, but make sure to measure it yourself first before you buy the bolts. Also, you can test how far down the bolt will go by hanging it off the edge by the head and you can see how close to the floor it would be. I hope that helps. I'd like to see your platform and rack once you get it done. Cheers!
Martin Strength thanks for such a I’m depth response! I was assuming bolts came with the rack but I guess that makes much more sense to just get your own to make sure they go with your whole setup.
I don't remember exactly, but most of it is Rogue. The bench I got on craigslist for around $50! With all the weights, rack, platform (I made) Rogue B & R 2 bar, it was under $2500. I really like the quality.
What was your thought process on how where exactly to position the power rack? Why not closer to the wall? I'm building my new gym and am uncertain exactly where to position it.
That's a good question! I unrack squats facing the wall, so with this rack, it gives me a comfortable distance from my face to the wall. Any closer would be pretty cramped. You could unrack facing the front if you wanted to and have the rack closer to the wall. It turns out that splitting the distance exactly in half works really well for me. I Hope that helps.
@@HiteshMaidasani The R3 has a footprint of 34" and it looks like he placed it right at the midpoint of the platform (so 48" from each edge). That would leave 14" from the back edge of the platform if I'm seeing this correctly. I'm sure Martin will confirm but this should give you a pretty accurate idea.
The screws with the bolt heads on them are about 1/2" size and they are 2 1/4 long. They go down through the top plywood and also into the 2 layers of OSB, so it's pretty solid. I have not had any issues yet. Thanks for watching!
@@martinstrength8532 Hi Martin, Awesome video. Few questions as I'm also looking at the R3 Shorty too because I only have 92" ceiling clearance. (minus about 2" with platform factored in). Thanks in advance! The bolts were 1/2" thread or 1/2" bolt head? Can I ask what the 2 layers of OSB thickness were? And then, what was the thickness of the plywood? Was a layer of the stall mats also part of the platform?
@@chrisgirolamo8865 Hi, the bolts were half inch threads. All of the OSB, Plywood and Horse mats are 3/4" thickness. Horse mats are only on the top. I have a video that shows the platform construction for this, I hope it helps. ua-cam.com/video/ep9Mw-ZR33g/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for making this detailed video. I just finished my platform and now I'm assembling my identical Rogue rack on top. I learned that when cutting the rubber horse mats you should use a guide. If you take one of the 4'x6" pieces you cut from the plywood it makes perfect guide to prop up underneath the rubber mat after snapping your chalk line and scoring it. Basically, if you use a piece of wood as a guide you can put your razor blade deeper into the mat the first time. Then when going back to make a deeper cut through to the bottom, using the wood guide perpendicular to the mat and the floor help you make a clean cut from the bottom up quicker. Also, thanks for the gouge on using 3/4 inch osb. I used three layers of 1/2 inch instead. Also, the recommendation to countersink your drywall screw holes is important.
Hi, Thanks for the comments and the tip about using the 4' x 6' cutout as a guide for the razor blade is a great advice. I'm glad you were able to build your own platform, it's great to have in your own gym.
That is the Westside Barbell Logo. Rogue fitness makes all of his equipment. Great video! love the platform and obviously that is an awesome rack.
Thanks!
Right on, thanks for sharing, lets keep this channel going, more videos soon we hope?
Him: "What is that logo?"
Louis Simmons: "Am I a joke to you?"
Nice build, thanks for sharing! Just FYI: for the thumbnail image, youtube set a portrait mode image for whatever reason, maybe you could change that (so it would be more appealing for most people and would open and watch it).
Also nice platform! I'll check that too.
I did it the hard way. I lifted my platform up and drilled the holes out. Then counter sunk the bolts and fed them up from the bottom so they would be flush with the floor. Bolted the rack down into the bolts. It was a pain in the ass but its much stronger then just screwing it down into the wood.
I'm planning to build a platform as well and that's how I imagine I'd do it too.
Good tip, thanks!
Martin Strength if you used lag scores could you tell me what size you used? Also, have you noticed any movement of your rack while using heavy weight over time as the screw eats into the OSB?
@@AMarinelikeperson The screws used to secure the rubber mats are drywall screws. I haven't had a problem, but if you want to, you could use more screws then the stress on each would be less.
@@martinstrength8532 What size bolts did you use to attach the rack to the platform? Math guessing 3/8" x 2"? Awesome videos, building one myself, thanks.
Amazing set up
Thanks!
Absolutely awesome videos and setup. Is the platform level?
I have a sloped garage floor and I’d watch the heck out of a video that showed how to level a platform like this.
I didn't see this comment until now, luckily it's fairly level. I have seen some videos on leveling a platform.
I'm assuming you only bolted the rack footings to the plywood only. What size bolts did you use?
Looks nice, man. Great work.
Very Helpful!!
If you were to build this platform in a bedroom with wood floors, what protective barrier would you put between the plywood and the wood flooring? Wife wants me to put horse stall matting on the wood floors and then build the platform on top of the stall mats. She doesn't want the wood floors damaged. Thanks in advance.
Good question. I would make sure whatever you place on the wood floor won't stick over time. I'm not sure what the best solution is.
Thanks for the tutorial; I followed the same steps for my Rogue rack. I was just wondering if you experience any sort of left/right sway when using this. I haven't been able to use my rack yet, but do notice there's some sway and I'm not sure if that's because the outside holes don't have a bolt going through them to hold them down. Trying to decide if I need to un-mount my rack and cut some pieces of plywood to put underneath the foot overhang on either side to help with my issue.
Hi, it's awesome that you were able to get all set up! Yes, there is a bit of left to right sway, but I figure that i'm not going to be swinging like a monkey too much, except for pullups and that's mostly a front to back swing for me. As far as the weightlifting goes, it's racked front to back so there is is minimal swing and I have not noticed any loosening of the floor screws etc. I'd be interested in hearing about your experience once you've used it for a while. Thanks for the feedback!
Hello, I was wondering what you used for your waterproofing underneath the first layer of wood. Great idea for setting the platform in a garage gym.
Hi, It was vapor barrier plastic from the hardware store. Don't remember the exact thickness, but it was 10' x 12' and I think it was "6 mil" thickness.
@@martinstrength8532 thanks so much for letting me know. Do you think it is truly worth bolting down the rack and if so what size screws dis you use?
@@garyjouvelakas2475 Yes, this rack should be bolted down. According to the Rogue "Unit must be bolted to the floor". Also it prevents it from sliding around. I think the bolts may have been 2" long, I don't remember.
how are you liking this setup? I was wondering if you have any footage of you actually using the rack and the outer platform
Hey Martin great detailed video. I have a 4x8 deadlift platform already built right now. Im going to need to bolt down an RM4 rack. Do you think I can put another 4x8 platform in front of my current one and work off with the rack a few inches into 1 with the majority on the separate platform? Or should build a whole 8x8 for the rack? Thanks in advance .
I think so, it looks like the RM4 is 49", so you could bolt it down on both platforms. I would think bolting them down like that would hold the two platforms together. Some people have mentioned to wrap a metal border around the platform which might tighten it up a bit too. I don't remember what those are called.
Martin Strength thank you
what size bolts did you use to fasten it down to the platform? great build
Looking good
Have you had any issues with the stability of the rack since half of each foot is off the wooden platform?
That's a good question. No issues with stability. I suppose you could also bolt that side down if you wanted to.
This is so awesome... I'd love to build something like this but i've never been that handy... Would two layers of horse stall mats suffice for a rogue power rack to sit on?
Thanks! It depends on the rack, some of them are designed to be bolted down. The one I got needs to be bolted down, but it could be bolted through the stall mats and into the concrete floor using concrete bolts. So if you could get it solidly bolted down, I wouldn't see a problem with that, but that's just my opinion.
What screws did you use to affix the rack to the platform? Do you have an opinion on whether or not your method would work if I plan on disassembling the platform for a move?
I think the screws were about 3/8" or 1/2" diameter and about 1/2" less than the total depth (including the height of the metal on the foot of the rack) Check the end of this video for link to rack install . I have thought about a move. I'm thinking it would be ok, but have not done it.
Hi Martin. Amazing set up and one of the best instructional demonstrations I've seen on you tube.
1. How did you bolt down the lag screw into the hole that sat underneath the cross beam / cross bar? (since the cross bar gets in the way of your power tool)
2. There is a 3rd hole on the foot of each upright beam of your rack. Did you put a lag screw into that (through the stall mat and into the OSB) as well?
3. Do you need to add a washer between the head of the lag screw and the plywoood surface? (not sure if that makes sense)
Thanks again
Terry
Hi Terry,
1. Using a ratchet wrench by hand.
2. No bolt there, but you could. I have not had any issues with no bolt there.
3. The only washers used are between the bolt heads and the foot of the platform.
Cheers!
@@martinstrength8532 amazing! Thank so much for the clear explanation
@@martinstrength8532 I just got an identical rig. I have the 4 boards of OSB but mine are 1/4 inch thick vice 2 inches like yours. Will this be an issue and did you buy the lag screws or did it come with the package?
@@AMarinelikeperson The OSB is 3/4" inch each. I bought the screws at hardware store.
@@AMarinelikeperson they sell shorter length lag screws at the hardware store. Just need to account for height of osb and plywood layers and rack foot and washer
Subscribe bc I like that platform. Now we need some workout videos!
Great set up, and video explaining how to make the platform. Probably a silly question but are the bolts going into the concrete below also?
Thanks, the bolts only go into the plywood and two layers of OSB. So far it's been stable, and I haven't been swinging on the rack like a monkey, so I think it'll be ok. :)
@@martinstrength8532 Do you remember what size bolts you used? Did you use washers as well?
@@nathanhahn7324 I'm not 100% sure, but they may have been 3/8" or 1/2" diameter and 2" or 2 1/4" long. Yes there are washers.
If you were to build the platform again what would you do differently? Any lessons learned that you can share with us?
I did, I would have saved the extra money to get proper rubber gym flooring because it took DAYS to get the smell out of the tractor supply horse stall mats. I am going to finish the project tomorrow and the mats smell less horrible, so it isn't all that bad. Just if you're gonna go with the cheap horse stall mats, buy some dove soap or something like that and rinse off the mats with a hose, leave them outside for a little bit, then you can install them. We live in 100+ dry heat and if it was outside at the store for all of these days smelling that bad then leaving it outside wont do much so yeah, chemicals should do the job. Also, make sure you build the platform where you want it to be because once the wood and mats are put down, it isn't going anywhere. There were some planning mistakes like getting screws that were too long so we had to go past the platform into the concrete(no big deal). I also found that using a straight edge like a ruler to cut the mats would lead to a straighter cut. Just make sure you plan for as much as you can before you go drilling and whatnot. The job is also much, much easier with 2 people.
Essentially, the horse stall mats smell like trash so I wouldn't recommend them unless you are lucky enough to get rid of most of the smell.
@@dylanayes2968 I got really lucky on the horse mat smell. The ones I got were not bad at all. Sorry to hear the ones you got were so stinky. I think I would also use a straight edge next time like you said for cutting as well.
@@martinstrength8532 I cleaned them and they really don't smell anymore. Its just that at first they were horrible
How thick (minimum) do you think a platform should be, so that the rack is fixed safely?
Hi Giannis, this is only my opinion; I would want to make sure that the plywood I'm bolting down into is good quality and I would want 2" to make me feel confident. I hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
Hi Martin, I just watched this video and the video where you built the platform. Thanks very much for posting them. Very informative! I have a question. I'm looking to get the RM4 rack and due to minimal space in my garage, I'll have to deadlift inside the actual rack. Are you able to tell me if a barbell with 450mm plates will clear the crossmembers if I was to do deads inside the rack? Thank you in advance!
Hi, the distance to the top of the crossmembers is about 205 mm. To test what you are saying, I put the Rogue B & R 2 bar in there with standard Rogue Echo plates on and there is about 6mm clearance, so with my set up, I could deadlift inside there. Here's a photo: drive.google.com/file/d/1oXH700W4egZBxaZ56WLT9s-hTdZIDJ9n/view
You're a true gentleman for going to the effort and posting that! Thank you and subscribed!👍💪
you could use the flat foot racks.
Some people found that their rack bowed in the middle from tightening the pullup bars after bolting to the floor. They said to ignore rogue's instructions and tighten the rack fully before bolting to the floor.
What's your opinion on this please?
Good to know, I hadn't thought of that. The way I did it was bolt together first, then tilt up as you say other people have done. I haven't had any issues. I hope that helps.
Great video playlist of the project from start to finish. Would you happen to know the dimensions of the rack’s feet where they bolt down? I see that two holes are on the board but a single (3rd hole) is on the stall mat. Is that roughly an inch to two inches over?
Thanks! The feet are 5" x 7" and the bolts holes are 1" from the edge to the center of the bolt holes. I hope that helps.
Do you find that you regret the 24" depth? Do you feel like you need more room inside? Also, can't find those infinity straps anymore on the Rogue site, I hope they just temporarily removed them.
There is plenty of room in there, just un-rack for squat, take a single step back and you're ready to go. I've never had any issues. Yeah those straps are the way to go, they work really well. Plus you can use them for limited range lifts without damaging your bar.
The logo on the rack is the Westside Barbell Logo !
Thanks!
Martin Strength you’re welcome
what kind of barbell do you have at the back? It seems shorter than the one in the front. BTW, nice home gym.
That shorter one is a rep fitness 15 lb technique bar. Thanks, it's working out really well!
Great review. May I ask what is the dimension of the birch plywood section? I know that the front section is 36" wide and it expands to 48" wide at the break. How far back from the front does the center section widen? Thanks.
Thanks, the plywood is standard 4ft x 8ft. It goes from 36" to 48" at the exactly 4ft. I hope that helps.
@@martinstrength8532 Much appreciated. Thank you.
Where did you get that platform?
Hi Tyler, thanks for watching! I built it, here is the video link: ua-cam.com/video/ep9Mw-ZR33g/v-deo.html
@@martinstrength8532 wow! Awesome!
Is there an update on the rack/platform. Particularly I'm wondering if the rack sinks or cracks thru the wood platform with the weight of it on such a small section of wood. Would bolting it into the concrete floor be more stable and building the platform around the rack?
Hi, there is no cracking or sinking of the wood, the plywood is very durable. Also for instance, if you had 850 lbs on the bar + the rack (150 lbs), 1000 pounds total, that would only be 250 lbs per rack leg which is about the weight of one person, so it's not that much weight per rack leg. The only thing I would have done differently is to level the platform before putting the rack on it. Thanks for the question.
Do you know if the bolts that hold the rack down went past your platform? I want to make sure I can bolt mine to my platform without damaging my floor
Good question, I made sure the bolts were short enough so that they would have about 1/2" from the floor. If you measure the platform after you built it, just get bolts that are a bit shorter. The rack plates themselves also are about 1/8" thick or so. From the platform to the floor is about 2 1/4" so a two inch bolt should work, but make sure to measure it yourself first before you buy the bolts. Also, you can test how far down the bolt will go by hanging it off the edge by the head and you can see how close to the floor it would be. I hope that helps. I'd like to see your platform and rack once you get it done. Cheers!
Martin Strength thanks for such a I’m depth response! I was assuming bolts came with the rack but I guess that makes much more sense to just get your own to make sure they go with your whole setup.
thats louie simmons's dog
What this set you back? I'm getting 1 after my wedding
I don't remember exactly, but most of it is Rogue. The bench I got on craigslist for around $50! With all the weights, rack, platform (I made) Rogue B & R 2 bar, it was under $2500. I really like the quality.
What size screw to bolt the rack to the platform? And what size drill bit, I’m not a handyman so I literally don’t know shit
The screws are 3/8" x 2 1/2" screws that have the bolt heads on each leg. If you have a ratchet set, you should find one that fits the head.
What was your thought process on how where exactly to position the power rack? Why not closer to the wall? I'm building my new gym and am uncertain exactly where to position it.
That's a good question! I unrack squats facing the wall, so with this rack, it gives me a comfortable distance from my face to the wall. Any closer would be pretty cramped. You could unrack facing the front if you wanted to and have the rack closer to the wall. It turns out that splitting the distance exactly in half works really well for me. I Hope that helps.
Would you be able to provide how far from the end of the platform/wall you bolted the rack?
@@HiteshMaidasani The R3 has a footprint of 34" and it looks like he placed it right at the midpoint of the platform (so 48" from each edge). That would leave 14" from the back edge of the platform if I'm seeing this correctly. I'm sure Martin will confirm but this should give you a pretty accurate idea.
U shoulda built a wood power rack
That would've been pretty cool.
What did you do to bolt it down?
(2) 3/8" x 2 1/2" screws that have the bolt heads on each leg. They go down through the 3/4" plywood and two layers of OSB board. Pretty solid so far.
What size of screws did you use and did you think the 3/4 thickness was adequate
The screws with the bolt heads on them are about 1/2" size and they are 2 1/4 long. They go down through the top plywood and also into the 2 layers of OSB, so it's pretty solid. I have not had any issues yet. Thanks for watching!
@@martinstrength8532 Hi Martin, Awesome video. Few questions as I'm also looking at the R3 Shorty too because I only have 92" ceiling clearance. (minus about 2" with platform factored in). Thanks in advance!
The bolts were 1/2" thread or 1/2" bolt head?
Can I ask what the 2 layers of OSB thickness were?
And then, what was the thickness of the plywood?
Was a layer of the stall mats also part of the platform?
@@chrisgirolamo8865 Hi, the bolts were half inch threads. All of the OSB, Plywood and Horse mats are 3/4" thickness. Horse mats are only on the top. I have a video that shows the platform construction for this, I hope it helps. ua-cam.com/video/ep9Mw-ZR33g/v-deo.html
Is this the 24 inch depth verison?
Yes this the 24" depth rack. Thx
Where did you get ur weights from
Hi, they are Rogue Echo plates bumper plates.
Martin Strength oh ok thanks. I’ve been look all over for plates can’t get them anymore.
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