How to Make your own Squat Stands

Making your own squat stands doesn't have to be difficult.
If you're not willing to spend a few hundred on new squat stands then this could be for you.

These lovely looking Homemade squat stands were put together by Strongman Jonny Wignall.




Equipment needed:
Buckets of some description (these were made using old protein powder tubs), to set the uprights in.

Wood thick enough and long enough, for yourself - make sure you do your homework and make them the right size (don't forget to try and recycle from a wood skip if possible) 4 inch square would be a good size.

Sand and cement

Something to cut notches in the top of the wood for the bar to sit in.
The rest should be self explanatory.

Check out these homemade squat stands from a previous post

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Squat Stands

Found some interesting homemade strength equipment here

Check out the innovative homemade squat stands (nice idea). Sadly this type of threaded tubing only appears to be available in the USA, unless of course someone can point me in the direction of a source in the UK??

In makeyourowngear's own words! 'retail is for suckers!' a view also shared by Pat 'Homemade' Hodgson.

From the site

Indespensible. These have been loaded to 405# and work great. Black iron pipe and fittings all 'round, 1 1/2" for the feet and stationary upright, 1" for the adjustable upright. I had the welder tack all the places that might be trouble if they turn (the feet mostly) and drill the holes. The caps on one side of the feet can be removed and a 3/4" or 1" pipe can be slid thru both stands for added security.


Racks

1" pipe, elbows, etc. I need them for the mental security. Others would say "live with the ambiguity."

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This really is DIY Strength - Homemade squat rack, nice work.

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