Fabricating a bench press...

[big fell!]

New year soon! Im gonna start lifting again but im miles away from a gym where im at so im gonna try and fabricate my own bench... Got all the gear in the work shop, anybody got any tips or plans?

 

Cheers

[Mark Bolam]

Overspec it.

 

We use a separate flat bench under a power rack, much safer than spindly Argos arms welded to a narrow bench.

 

I can get pics next week, or I know AP Bell has put pics of a rack up on here before.

[big fell!]

Cheers Mark, Im gonna get back at it. 2 years ago i was in good shape and lifting 4 plates a side but since having my boy and work getting busy its all gone down hill! Il get some pics on when i start

Edited December 7, 2011 by big fell!
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[big fell!]

I didnt even know there was a training and health forum!!!

[harvey b davison]

just an idea, i always buy folding benches as space is tight in my garage. Easy to fold up and tidy away.

[Mark Bolam]

When you can press 4 plates an end you won't be using a folding bench mate....

[Mark James]

When you can press 4 plates an end you won't be using a folding bench mate....

 

No your right there mark but if you wanted to try it, set the camcorder up at least when you got out off the hospital you could £250 for the footage.

 

 

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[White Noise]

Aye Mr Bolam and here she is . Sadly I sold her and dam wish I hadn't now

[big fell!]

Lookin good Ap, Im 119kg myself so the bench needs to be WELL MADE to say the least. Not done anything for 6-8 months and i struggled on 2 n half plates a side last night... Need to get back at it. Im gonna start getting the steel together when we shut up for xmas.

[Mark Bolam]

Same as our rack Paul. That bottom barbell must have 15kg of rust on it! The padding on the barbell is, I presume, so it doesn't mark your shaved, oiled, sun-bed tanned pecs?

 

If I was you Big Fell, I'd make up the power rack but buy the bench separately, it's a bitch to get the covering and padding right and will end up costing loads on materials.

 

Someone on here (Big J I think) has a mate who does good prices on serious gym kit.

 

2 plates a side is my best effort. I'm breathing down your neck Big Lad....