Daniel van Waas
How-To Guide | Build Your Own Backyard Squat Rack
How-To Guide | Build Your Own Backyard Squat Rack
Are you an engineer who wants to get jacked?
Whether you are tired of expensive gym memberships, sick of overcrowded gym floors, are a DIY enthusiast seeking a rewarding project or just would like backup options for the gym, this how-to guide is perfect for you!
I have done my best to make this step-by-step guide for building your own backyard squat rack easy to follow with clear steps and organized drawings making it suitable for both the seasoned DIY pros and beginners eager to learn.
I keep referring to it as a squat rack, but many more exercises can be done on this DIY project once you finish building it:
- Pull-ups
- Chin-ups
- Muscle-ups
- Hanging leg raises
- Toes to bar
- Shoulder press with the barbell
- Front squats with the barbell
- Bicep curls with the barbell
- Bend over rows with the barbell
- Deadlifts with the barbell
- Lunges with the barbell
- Barbell shrugs
- Overhead tricep extensions with the barbell
And I can go on. Lifters, quite a good list already right?
What is included in the guide:
- The list of materials and tools you'll need
- Step-by-step instructions for building your squat rack
- Tips for working safely
- Technical drawings with measurements
Specs:
1200mm x 1000mm x 2210mm (Length x Width x Height)
Max suggested weight rack can carry: 150kg (If manufactured accordingly)
Download the guide today to start building your next project followed by building your body!
NOTE: To construct this project you do require basic steel manufacturing and welding skills. Measurements are in metric.