Materials and Equipment to Make a Homemade Inexpensive Squat Rack

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level the bracketsMake Your Own Squat Rack
Step 5 - Determine level and attach the second bracket

You really need a second person to hold the second bracket in place on the other post while you determine level and mark the holes to drill.

Then drill the holes, attach the second bracket and check the level again.  If all is good, bolt them down tightly!

 

Steps

  1. Dig the post holes
  2. Mix the concrete and level the 4x4's
  3. Bend the brackets
  4. Attach the first bracket
  5. Determine level and attach the second bracket
  6. Cut grooves / channel for chin-up bar on top of each 4x4.
  7. Bolt down chin-up bar
  8. Support braces and weight holders (optional)

 

Materials and Equipment