SS3 goes into how to build a lifting platform.
However, we have a few barriers. I feel the full lifting platform may not work.
- Cost, we're just a bunch of college friends lifting
- Our equipment has to be stored away each session, storage space is limited, and often the packing away needs to be done by one person
- Our workout space is somewhat limited as well.
Having now read up on platform construction, a lot of the specifications seem to be more for reducing bumper plate wear, noise, etc, something we're not as concerned about. Therefore if our only goal is to lift safely, is this specification below an option?
Central "standing section" is separate from rubber mats.
- Mats are laid "free" either side of ply
- Ply vertically flush with the mats to avoid trip hazard.
- Ply laid right where 4 Tatami mats meet so as to ensure maximum stability.
Central "standing section" a smaller size of 2'6" x 6'?
- wide enough for the widest stance
- long enough for a reasonable walk out from the squat racks, that would also be on the platform
Single x 1/2" plank of ply (flush with rubber mats)
- instead of the 3 x 3/4" screwed together