Home   |   Contact   |   Help   |   Mobile Kara back squat Friday December 17 2010 Rest Day Books  |  DVDs  |  Posters  |  Equipment  |  Product Packages  |  Clothing & Merchandise  |  Supplements  |  Seminars & Events Poster Package - Snatch, Clean, and Jerk Clean Progression Poster Catalyst Athletics Weightlifting Hoody Werksan Training Bumper Plates 2 Comments keith fine 1 | 2010-12-17 Looking to purchase a lifting platform for my gym.I need a good source that won't break the bank,any help would be greatly appreciated Greg Everett 2 | 2010-12-17 Keith - Your local hardware/lumber store. Don't buy a platform. Get 4 1/2" or 3/4" sheets of plywood (4x8'), one 4x8' sheet of 3/4" MDF (these actually come in 49 x 97", so you'll need to trim an inch off each dimension). Then get a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" rubber horse stall matting from a ranch supply store. Lay down 2 sheets of plywood to create an 8x8' square, then lay the next two on top perpendicular to the first layer. Screw all together. Cut the rubber mat in half length-wise (i.e. create two 2'x8' strips) and screw them into the plywood on either side - I suggest only screwing in the corners. Then stick the MDF in the middle and screw it down. Should be able to get this done for no more than $150 or so. Leave a Comment Name Comment Verify   Sign up for our free newsletter to get training tips and stay up to date on Catalyst Athletics AND get a free issue of the Performance Menu journal. Advertise With Us Training Home Program Help Tomorrow's Workout Exercise Demos Training Cycles Text Only Starter Program Select Cycle Double Day Squats & Heavy Weights 8-Week General Cycle 12-Week Traditional Cycle 5-Week Front Squat Emphasis Cycle 6 Week Back Squat Emphasis Prep Cycle 4-Week Leg Strength Block 2 4-Week Leg Strength Block 1 12-Week Complete Cycle Basic Rep Cycle Block & Pull Cycle Quick & Classic 3-Phase Cycle Strength by Feel Cycle Classic / Position Cycle 10 x 3 Squat Cycle Classic Cycle General Cycle Russian Squat Cycle Advanced 2-Phase Cycle Classic-Squat Wave Cycle Strength Cycle Classic Cycle Strength Development Cycle Strength Cycle 2-Phase Cycle 4-Block Cycle 4 4-Block Cycle 3 4-Block Cycle 2 4-Block Cycle 1 Select Date 2013 May April March February January 2012 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2011 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2010 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2009 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2008 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2007 December November October September March Books  |  DVDs  |  Posters  |  Equipment  |  Product Packages  |  Clothing & Merchandise  |  Supplements  |  Seminars & Events Olympic Weightlifting for Sports (E-Book) Catalyst Stainless Steel Water Bottle Bones of Iron: Collected Articles on the Life of the Strength Athlete (E-Book) Werksan Competition Set Dumbbell Moves DVD - Vol 3 Women's "Strength" Tank - Pink Power Snatch Poster Bones of Iron: Collected Articles on the Life of the Strength Athlete Advertise With Us Get training tips and Catalyst news AND get a free issue of the Performance Menu journal. Submit your question to be answered by Greg or Aimee Everett in the Performance Menu or on the website Submit Your Question Catalyst Athletics is a USA Weightlifting team of competitive Olympic-style weightlifters. We are currently recruting new lifters and offer sponsorship opportunities. Read More Catalyst Athletics Contact Us About Help Newsletter Products & Services Gym Store Events Weightlifting Team Performance Menu Magazine Home Subscriber Login Issues Articles Workouts About the Program Workout Archives Exercise Demos Text Only Instructional Content Exercise Demos Video Gallery Free Articles Free Recipes Resources Recommended Books & DVDs Olympic Weightlifting Guide Discussion Forum Weight Conversion Calculator All content © Catalyst Athletics, Inc. | 1257 Tasman Drive Suite A | Sunnyvale, CA 94089 | 408-400-0067 | Site Terms & Conditions | Advertise with Us