Time to highlight an awesome piece of DIY equipment.
DIY Car Rim Squat Stands
May 27, 2013 By 16 Comments
I was looking for DIY squat stands ideas recently. One particular model stood out – the car rim squat stands. They seem to be used in gyms across the world. Do you know of other DIY squat stands? Share them in the comments. The simpler the better. Here is Manolo Campos using them.
Homemade Squat & Bench Rack Construction Plan
December 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Suepahfly on reddit shared his construction plan for a nice pair of multipurpose squat stands. Comes with adjustable safety stands to rescue you on your squat and bench adventures. These would be just what I need. Perfect for if you have not enough room for a full rack. Make this a Kickstarter project!
Olympic Lifting Shoes with Extra Elevated Heels
December 18, 2012 By 13 Comments
Turns out I am not the only one with super poor ankle flexibility. Look at the heels in this photo below of Su Dajin. Thanks to Kari Kinnunen a.k.a. Wonderlifter for letting me post it here. That looks like it’s about the same heel elevation I need at the moment (I squat with oly shoes + [...]
Barbell Maintenance – Greasing
December 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
Here is how you clean and re-grease your old barbell. They recommend using teflon grease instead of oil.
