DIY $12 Technique Plates

[amsgator]

I'm new to SS and decided I needed some technique plates for deadlift/power clean warm ups so I could warm up with less than 135 pounds. And it's always good to compare my technique with barely any weight to my work sets. I also decided I was not going to pay $150 for technique plates online.

Home Depot just happens to sell "pine rounds" that are 17-3/4" in diameter which is coincidentally within the IWF's specification of 450 mm ± 1 mm. So I bought two of them for ~$6 each and drilled a 2" hole in the center and this is what I wound up with.

Each "technique plate" weighs roughly 3.75 lbs. From here I can add smaller plates to increase the weight until I hit 135 lbs. If someone else already posted this I apologize, but I thought this would be a great tool for other new guys and gals who want the proper pull height without spending $$$ on technique plates. It's also a lot easier than trying to cut round pieces out of plywood.

[MattJ.D.]

this is really great to know, seriously, nice idea

[Brian Jones]

That is exactly what I used when I was recovering from my injuries. That is how I started lifting. It was all I could get up after having been bedridden for 8 months. It is an excellent idea.

[trapntan]

Did the same with some 3/4" plywood for power cleans as well. Now my kids can use them.

[amsgator]

Did the same with some 3/4" plywood for power cleans as well. Now my kids can use them.

Yea, I was going to go with the 3/4" plywood myself but I didn't have a jigsaw. These are the right diameter so a 2" hole saw and a drill is all that's needed.

[trapntan]

Much easier than my way, I used a handsaw and angle grinder. Make do with what's on hand and all that...

[Dave Paauwe]

Maybe this is a stupid thought, but couldn't one also make 2 blocks 8"the high that the ends of the bar can just rest on? I guess you would have to be a little more precise where you set the bar down, but it would still get it to the right starting height. I mean, once you lift it off the diameter doesn't matter, right?

[MattJ.D.]

Maybe this is a stupid thought, but couldn't one also make 2 blocks 8"the high that the ends of the bar can just rest on? I guess you would have to be a little more precise where you set the bar down, but it would still get it to the right starting height. I mean, once you lift it off the diameter doesn't matter, right?

Yeah you could, but the I think the OP's point is that these are more than enough with reason of the IWF standards for them to work as trainer plates, plus they're cheap, plus all they require is some easy as measuring/drilling, and home depot is fucking everywhere

Might I suggest spraying them with this stuff http://www.amazon.com/Performix-1120.../dp/B0006SU3QW , to ward off chipping of the wood

[Dave Paauwe]

But if you don't have a 2" hole saw, it's also pretty easy to nail, screw, or glue together a couple pieces of 4x4 or whatever. OP's solution is definitely more elegant and even usable in a gym (maybe).

[MattJ.D.]

But if you don't have a 2" hole saw, it's also pretty easy to nail, screw, or glue together a couple pieces of 4x4 or whatever. OP's solution is definitely more elegant and even unable in a gym (maybe).

but what if you don't have a hammer, drill with drill bits, and screw drivers?...see what I am saying, hole saws aren't that uncommon