Sawhorses for squating. . .

Nick Cummings · 06-01-2006, 01:35 PM

Any safety concerns I am ignoring or is this a great idea?

Dave Campbell · 06-01-2006, 02:00 PM

I know Dan John talked of usings saw horses.

Paul Findley · 06-01-2006, 02:16 PM

The only concern would be they are not necessarily designed for a huge load being dropped on them...but if they are beefy and you knowingly assume the risk, why not? You also may want to insure that they don't tip over if you don't come down straight.

Wes Peart · 06-04-2006, 03:13 PM

I've used them for 500lb plus DO deadlift lockouts and never had a problem-

Dennis Yiatras · 06-08-2006, 07:56 AM

I use my saw horses also as a spot for back squats. Especially for the 1 rom wod's.. Only problem is they sit a little to high for a full squat. It hits the rails on the saw horses on the way down but ever so slightly. They work for me.

Francisco Menendez · 06-08-2006, 11:40 AM

I've used some adjustable plastic ones from home depot in my garage for the last 3 years and they easily hold 500 lbs. Just make sure your not letting the barbell slam down on them.

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06-01-2006, 01:35 PM	#1
Nick Cummings Departed Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,023	Any safety concerns I am ignoring or is this a great idea?

06-01-2006, 02:00 PM	#2
Dave Campbell Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 344	I know Dan John talked of usings saw horses.

06-01-2006, 02:16 PM	#3
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,257	The only concern would be they are not necessarily designed for a huge load being dropped on them...but if they are beefy and you knowingly assume the risk, why not? You also may want to insure that they don't tip over if you don't come down straight.

06-04-2006, 03:13 PM	#4
Wes Peart Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tallahassee Florida Posts: 47	I've used them for 500lb plus DO deadlift lockouts and never had a problem-

06-08-2006, 07:56 AM	#5
Dennis Yiatras Departed Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 152	I use my saw horses also as a spot for back squats. Especially for the 1 rom wod's.. Only problem is they sit a little to high for a full squat. It hits the rails on the saw horses on the way down but ever so slightly. They work for me.

06-08-2006, 11:40 AM	#6
Francisco Menendez Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Mateo CA Posts: 37	I've used some adjustable plastic ones from home depot in my garage for the last 3 years and they easily hold 500 lbs. Just make sure your not letting the barbell slam down on them.