#1: Power Rack<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"Best](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/71dksWinpxL._SL1500_-1.jpg\" "\\"Best")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nThe power rack<\/a> is the cornerstone of your powerlifting gym. You need to be totally confident in its ability to take whatever demands you throw at it. And it needs to be versatile enough to allow for the full range of moves that your workout demands. Look for a powerlifting gym that has the following specifications:<\/p>\n\n- 3” x 3” 11 gauge steel uprights<\/li>\n
- Minimum of three quarter inch bolts and fittings<\/li>\n
- Westside hole pattern to provide a one inch distance in the bench press range and two inches in the squat range.<\/li>\n
- At least one quality pull up bar that offers a range of gripping options including neutral<\/li>\n
- The facility to bolt the unit to the floor<\/li>\n
- Band pegs to allow for band training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\nClick here<\/a> to find out more about power racks with our complete guide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#2: Olympic Bar<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"Olympic](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/310cW02b2RL-2.jpg\" "\\"Olympic")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nYou’re going to need a quality powerlifting bar<\/a>. Look for a powerlifting gym bar that has a generous amount of knurling, along its whole length. Your powerlifting bar should also be stiffer than a standard Olympic bar. Your powerlifting gym bar should be seven and a half feet long, with 56 inches between the end caps. The steel tensile rating should be at least 180,000 PSI.<\/strong> Your powerlifting gym bar also needs to have a decent amount of whip. This is difficult to ascertain from looking at the bar, so check online reviews for this.<\/strong> You also need to get a bar with revolving sleeves.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\nClick here<\/a> for all you need to know about the best Olympic barbells.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#3: Weight Plates<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"weight](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/A1QldiwQFoL._SL1500_.jpg\" "\\"A1QldiwQFoL._SL1500_.jpg\\"")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nMake sure that you get around, as opposed to hexagonal, plates<\/a>. Hex plates make it impossible to do moves like deadlifts.<\/strong> Look for a bundled deal that includes 6 x 20 kg, 4 x 10 kg, 4 x 5 kg, 4 x 2.5kg and 4 x 1.25 kg plates. Rubber coated powerlifting gym plates will give protection to your flooring.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\nRead our guide<\/a> for Weights\/Bumper Plates here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#4: Collars<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"collars\"](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/61M05F6jPXL._SX679_.jpg\" "\\"collars\\"")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nCollars<\/a> are the lynchpin of your workout. There is nothing more frustrating – and dangerous – than having the plates start sliding from the bar halfway through a max effort on the squat. There are a lot of different collar options out there, from the basic spring version to the more rigid muscle clamp.<\/strong> You should buy a pair of solid muscle clamps. They are very user-friendly, they won’t scratch up your Olympic bar and they are reliable.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#5: Chalk<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n![\"chalk\"](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/61sA74wLjNL._SL1000_.jpg\" "\\"chalk\\"")
<\/a><\/p>\nChalking up prior to your lift will create friction between your hands and the powerlifting gym bar, allowing you to sustain a firmer grip. It also helps with your form, especially when doing overhead exercises. You can buy chalk<\/a> per pound from weightlifting equipment suppliers.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#6: Dumbbells<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"Dumbbells\"](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/41Letjiaw6L-1.jpg\" "\\"Dumbbells\\"")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nYou’re going to need a decent range of dumbbells<\/a> to allow you to work all of the synergistic muscle that comes into play when you’re performing your big lifts. You could purchase a set of fixed hexagonal bells, or you could go for Olympic sized dumbbell handles that will allow you to load the bar with your Olympic plates.<\/strong> The problem with these is that, when you start piling on 10 or 20 kg plates, your range of motion is severely compromised. Even though the fixed hex dumbbells are the most expensive option, they are the ideal fit for your powerlifting gym. Focus on the heavy range, between 20 kg and 50 kg, ideally with 5 kg increments.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\nClick here<\/a> to read our review for best adjustable dumbbells.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#7: Bench<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"Powerline](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/71oIF6x4eDL._SL1500_-6.jpg\" "\\"Powerline")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nForget about those cheap multi-gym benches<\/a> that you see at the big box stores and set your sights on a real Olympic lifting bench designed to fit a 7-foot bar. You need to know that the bench can easily handle your body weight plus whatever weight you are pressing. That means that you’ll need a decent padded bed to lie on. To check if the padding is sufficient, you can press your thumb into the middle of the pad and see if you can touch the base.<\/strong> If you can, the padding isn’t thick enough. You’ll also want at least 2” x 2” 11 gauge steel uprights and a weight capacity of at least 1000 pounds.<\/p>\nMake sure that the powerlifting gym bench pad isn’t overly wide. If it is, the natural movement of your lats will be restricted, negatively impacting on your exercise performance. The correct width should actually allow your lats to extend over the edge of the powerlifting gym bench.<\/strong><\/p>\nEnsure, too, that the bench isn’t either too high or too low from the ground. You need your feet to be firmly planted on the floor with a 90-degree bend at the knee. If the bench is too high, you won’t be able to achieve the ideal low back arch when benching. If it’s too low your overhead pressing work will be impaired. Don’t worry about finding an adjustable bench. The more moving parts your bench has, the weaker it will be.<\/strong> All that you need is a solid flat bench to allow you to safely and reliably work the flat bench press.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\nClick here<\/a> for our review of the best weight benches.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#8: Deadlift Jack<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n![\"deadlift](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/deadlift-jack.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAdding and removing Olympic plates from the deadlift bar is a pain, especially when you’re hosting 3 or more plates on each side. The deadlift jack<\/a> can make your life so much easier by lifting the weight to allow for ease of plate removal. You can pick about up a quality deadlift jack<\/a>.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#9: Chains<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n![\"Valor](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/51CYwXj6xYL.jpg\" "\\"Valor")
<\/a><\/p>\nChains allow you to turn your power exercise into a variable resistance exercise. When doing a deadlift, for example, the chains come off the floor as you lift, increasing the weight as you bring the bar up. At the top of the lift, the load will be at its greatest.<\/strong> This forces you to counteract the increasing weight by maintaining the force of the lift.<\/p>\nYou can buy chains<\/a> down at your local hardware store. You’ll want five-eighths inch links, looped around the end of the powerlifting gym bar. As a general guide, the weight of your chain should be 10% of the weight on the powerlifting gym bar.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#10: Glute Ham Raise Machine<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"glute](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/61F2Bf1yLB7L._SL1337_-1.jpg\" "\\"glute")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nThe glute-ham raise machine is the best exercise that you can do to strengthen your posterior chain. A strong posterior chain is going to see the immediate payoff in lifting ability. You’ll be able to use your glutes and hamstrings more effectively as your power base when performing any type of pushing movement.<\/strong><\/p>\nMake sure that you get a solid, Glute Ham Raise Machine<\/a> that has a triangular base for added rigidity. The fewer pieces that make up the chassis, the stronger the unit will be. It should also feature multiple adjustments to allow you to get a custom fit.<\/strong><\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#11: Box<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n![\"squat](\"\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/box.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nBox squats will invariably be a part of your routine, so you’ll need a solid box<\/a> to accommodate them. Wooden or metal, it doesn’t really matter; just make sure that the box height allows you to squat to parallel.<\/strong><\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#12: Deadlift Platform<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n![\"deadlift](\"\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/deadlift.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nHaving a dedicated area to perform your deadlifts that are situated on a reinforced platform will save your flooring from long term harm. A full sized platform takes up an 8” x 8” space, but you can also purchase half size platforms at 8” x 4”.<\/strong> Of course, you could also make your own platform using garage foam tiles, OCB boards, and 2 x 6, three quarter inch hardwood board.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#13: Lifting Belt<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"Valeo](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/411WoNCNH7L.jpg\" "\\"Valeo")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nA lifting belt<\/a> is an essential piece of powerlifting equipment. Contrary to popular opinion, a belt will not make your core weaker.<\/strong> What it will do is to increase intra-abdominal pressure, to increase spinal stabilization during the lift. Wading through the options to find the right belt for you, however, isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to look out for:<\/p>\n\n- A sturdy leather belt that is at least 10 cm wide and 13 cm thick.<\/li>\n
- Consider a tapered belt if you will be doing a lot of deadlifting. A lot of guys find that a wide belt interferes with their deadlifting motion. A belt that narrows to 5-7 cm at the front is the answer to this problem.<\/li>\n
- Even though the double-pronged buckle looks more heavy duty, a single prong is all you need. It will be a lot easier to get on and off.<\/li>\n
- Don’t expect your belt to be comfortable when you first get it. It will require some breaking in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n#14: Foam Roller<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n ![\"Foam](\"https:\/\/garagegymbuilder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/71Bi1PUXyKL._SL1500_.jpg\" "\\"Foam")
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nFoam rolling, also known as Self-Myofascial Release (SMR)<\/a>, has become extremely popular in recent years. The reason is clear – it allows anyone the opportunity to benefit from the equivalent of a professional sports massage whenever and wherever they need it.<\/strong><\/p>\nFoam rolling<\/a> will put within your power the ability to improve your flexibility while targeting specific problem areas in your powerlifting gym.<\/p>\nFoam rolling will offer you:<\/p>\n
\n- Pain Relief<\/li>\n
- Improved posture<\/li>\n
- Improved performance<\/li>\n
- Improved range of motion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"updated January 1, 2019 [tcb-script type=”text\/javascript”]amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit0”;amzn_assoc_search_bar = “true”;amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “nativeshoppingadsnov-20”;amzn_assoc_ad_mode = “manual”;amzn_assoc_ad_type = “smart”;amzn_assoc_marketplace = “amazon”;amzn_assoc_region = “US”;amzn_assoc_title = “Recommended Products on Amazon”;amzn_assoc_asins = “B00P9WLFMG,B001K4OPY2,B003070N3E,B014JJGCDQ”;amzn_assoc_linkid = “e8e4db3dd81a42e47d5e1d65a3725a4f”;[\/tcb-script][tcb-script src=”\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US”][\/tcb-script] Powerlifters demand heavy duty training powerlifting gym. They can’t afford to be putting up maximum lifts when working with sub standard benches , racks or … Continue reading 9 Essentials For Your Powerlifting Home Gym<\/span>
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\nThe power rack<\/a> is the cornerstone of your powerlifting gym. You need to be totally confident in its ability to take whatever demands you throw at it. And it needs to be versatile enough to allow for the full range of moves that your workout demands. Look for a powerlifting gym that has the following specifications:<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to find out more about power racks with our complete guide.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’re going to need a quality powerlifting bar<\/a>. Look for a powerlifting gym bar that has a generous amount of knurling, along its whole length. Your powerlifting bar should also be stiffer than a standard Olympic bar. Your powerlifting gym bar should be seven and a half feet long, with 56 inches between the end caps. The steel tensile rating should be at least 180,000 PSI.<\/strong> Your powerlifting gym bar also needs to have a decent amount of whip. This is difficult to ascertain from looking at the bar, so check online reviews for this.<\/strong> You also need to get a bar with revolving sleeves.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for all you need to know about the best Olympic barbells.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make sure that you get around, as opposed to hexagonal, plates<\/a>. Hex plates make it impossible to do moves like deadlifts.<\/strong> Look for a bundled deal that includes 6 x 20 kg, 4 x 10 kg, 4 x 5 kg, 4 x 2.5kg and 4 x 1.25 kg plates. Rubber coated powerlifting gym plates will give protection to your flooring.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Read our guide<\/a> for Weights\/Bumper Plates here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collars<\/a> are the lynchpin of your workout. There is nothing more frustrating – and dangerous – than having the plates start sliding from the bar halfway through a max effort on the squat. There are a lot of different collar options out there, from the basic spring version to the more rigid muscle clamp.<\/strong> You should buy a pair of solid muscle clamps. They are very user-friendly, they won’t scratch up your Olympic bar and they are reliable.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Chalking up prior to your lift will create friction between your hands and the powerlifting gym bar, allowing you to sustain a firmer grip. It also helps with your form, especially when doing overhead exercises. You can buy chalk<\/a> per pound from weightlifting equipment suppliers.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n You’re going to need a decent range of dumbbells<\/a> to allow you to work all of the synergistic muscle that comes into play when you’re performing your big lifts. You could purchase a set of fixed hexagonal bells, or you could go for Olympic sized dumbbell handles that will allow you to load the bar with your Olympic plates.<\/strong> The problem with these is that, when you start piling on 10 or 20 kg plates, your range of motion is severely compromised. Even though the fixed hex dumbbells are the most expensive option, they are the ideal fit for your powerlifting gym. Focus on the heavy range, between 20 kg and 50 kg, ideally with 5 kg increments.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to read our review for best adjustable dumbbells.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Forget about those cheap multi-gym benches<\/a> that you see at the big box stores and set your sights on a real Olympic lifting bench designed to fit a 7-foot bar. You need to know that the bench can easily handle your body weight plus whatever weight you are pressing. That means that you’ll need a decent padded bed to lie on. To check if the padding is sufficient, you can press your thumb into the middle of the pad and see if you can touch the base.<\/strong> If you can, the padding isn’t thick enough. You’ll also want at least 2” x 2” 11 gauge steel uprights and a weight capacity of at least 1000 pounds.<\/p>\n Make sure that the powerlifting gym bench pad isn’t overly wide. If it is, the natural movement of your lats will be restricted, negatively impacting on your exercise performance. The correct width should actually allow your lats to extend over the edge of the powerlifting gym bench.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ensure, too, that the bench isn’t either too high or too low from the ground. You need your feet to be firmly planted on the floor with a 90-degree bend at the knee. If the bench is too high, you won’t be able to achieve the ideal low back arch when benching. If it’s too low your overhead pressing work will be impaired. Don’t worry about finding an adjustable bench. The more moving parts your bench has, the weaker it will be.<\/strong> All that you need is a solid flat bench to allow you to safely and reliably work the flat bench press.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for our review of the best weight benches.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Adding and removing Olympic plates from the deadlift bar is a pain, especially when you’re hosting 3 or more plates on each side. The deadlift jack<\/a> can make your life so much easier by lifting the weight to allow for ease of plate removal. You can pick about up a quality deadlift jack<\/a>.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Chains allow you to turn your power exercise into a variable resistance exercise. When doing a deadlift, for example, the chains come off the floor as you lift, increasing the weight as you bring the bar up. At the top of the lift, the load will be at its greatest.<\/strong> This forces you to counteract the increasing weight by maintaining the force of the lift.<\/p>\n You can buy chains<\/a> down at your local hardware store. You’ll want five-eighths inch links, looped around the end of the powerlifting gym bar. As a general guide, the weight of your chain should be 10% of the weight on the powerlifting gym bar.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n The glute-ham raise machine is the best exercise that you can do to strengthen your posterior chain. A strong posterior chain is going to see the immediate payoff in lifting ability. You’ll be able to use your glutes and hamstrings more effectively as your power base when performing any type of pushing movement.<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure that you get a solid, Glute Ham Raise Machine<\/a> that has a triangular base for added rigidity. The fewer pieces that make up the chassis, the stronger the unit will be. It should also feature multiple adjustments to allow you to get a custom fit.<\/strong><\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Box squats will invariably be a part of your routine, so you’ll need a solid box<\/a> to accommodate them. Wooden or metal, it doesn’t really matter; just make sure that the box height allows you to squat to parallel.<\/strong><\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Having a dedicated area to perform your deadlifts that are situated on a reinforced platform will save your flooring from long term harm. A full sized platform takes up an 8” x 8” space, but you can also purchase half size platforms at 8” x 4”.<\/strong> Of course, you could also make your own platform using garage foam tiles, OCB boards, and 2 x 6, three quarter inch hardwood board.<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n A lifting belt<\/a> is an essential piece of powerlifting equipment. Contrary to popular opinion, a belt will not make your core weaker.<\/strong> What it will do is to increase intra-abdominal pressure, to increase spinal stabilization during the lift. Wading through the options to find the right belt for you, however, isn’t easy. Here’s what you need to look out for:<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n Foam rolling, also known as Self-Myofascial Release (SMR)<\/a>, has become extremely popular in recent years. The reason is clear – it allows anyone the opportunity to benefit from the equivalent of a professional sports massage whenever and wherever they need it.<\/strong><\/p>\n Foam rolling<\/a> will put within your power the ability to improve your flexibility while targeting specific problem areas in your powerlifting gym.<\/p>\n Foam rolling will offer you:<\/p>\n CHECK CURRENT PRICE <\/a><\/p>\n updated January 1, 2019 [tcb-script type=”text\/javascript”]amzn_assoc_placement = “adunit0”;amzn_assoc_search_bar = “true”;amzn_assoc_tracking_id = “nativeshoppingadsnov-20”;amzn_assoc_ad_mode = “manual”;amzn_assoc_ad_type = “smart”;amzn_assoc_marketplace = “amazon”;amzn_assoc_region = “US”;amzn_assoc_title = “Recommended Products on Amazon”;amzn_assoc_asins = “B00P9WLFMG,B001K4OPY2,B003070N3E,B014JJGCDQ”;amzn_assoc_linkid = “e8e4db3dd81a42e47d5e1d65a3725a4f”;[\/tcb-script][tcb-script src=”\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US”][\/tcb-script] Powerlifters demand heavy duty training powerlifting gym. They can’t afford to be putting up maximum lifts when working with sub standard benches , racks or … Continue reading 9 Essentials For Your Powerlifting Home Gym<\/span> \n
#2: Olympic Bar<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n#3: Weight Plates<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n#4: Collars<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n#5: Chalk<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#6: Dumbbells<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n#7: Bench<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n#8: Deadlift Jack<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#9: Chains<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#10: Glute Ham Raise Machine<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n#11: Box<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#12: Deadlift Platform<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n#13: Lifting Belt<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n
#14: Foam Roller<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n