How to build your own box squat?

[healthy n_fit]

Do you guys have any ideas on how to do this? Any blue prints? I asked Westside about my milk crate and they said its not too supportive and to build my own. Now how do I build one? Thanks.

[Deciever]

"The top of the box should be 24x24. This will allow for one to sit way back without falling off the box.

"The best way to build the box is to actually build a series of boxes. The box can be made out of 2x4s set to equate the dimensions above. Set the 2x4s so they form a box. Use 3/4 inches plywood for the top. This will make a 4 inch box. Then all you have to do is duplicate the box 2 more times.

"You'll place one box down then put a rubber mat on top of it followed by the next box, then another mat. If you build the boxes this way and also have a 1 inch and 2 inch board, you'll be able to size any lifter.

"It's important to use the rubber mat to keep the boxes from sliding. This is how I'd recommend building the boxes. If you built just one box at 12 or 14 inches then you wouldn't be able to do any low box work. There are some movements we perform on a 6 to 8 inch box."

— Dave Tate

[healthy n_fit]

Originally posted by Deciever
"The top of the box should be 24x24. This will allow for one to sit way back without falling off the box.

"The best way to build the box is to actually build a series of boxes. The box can be made out of 2x4s set to equate the dimensions above. Set the 2x4s so they form a box. Use 3/4 inches plywood for the top. This will make a 4 inch box. Then all you have to do is duplicate the box 2 more times.

"You'll place one box down then put a rubber mat on top of it followed by the next box, then another mat. If you build the boxes this way and also have a 1 inch and 2 inch board, you'll be able to size any lifter.

"It's important to use the rubber mat to keep the boxes from sliding. This is how I'd recommend building the boxes. If you built just one box at 12 or 14 inches then you wouldn't be able to do any low box work. There are some movements we perform on a 6 to 8 inch box."

— Dave Tate

Thanks Deciever, I thought I saw that somewhere. I even read all the articles I could find, but somehow missed that! But could you try to explain the forming a box with the 2x4 part? And where can I get the right size rubber mats? Thanks! I'm a bit confused when it comes to the blue print of this box...

[Deciever]

okay picture this..

you have 4 24" 2x 4s

then you simply lay two pieces down flat on the ground so they are parallel with each other and even. Then, take the other two boards and lay them across the two boards, so that the ends of the two new boards(the ones on top of the parallel ones) are on the edges of the parlalel ones.


http://66.235.16.23/training/picture...and-Chains.jpg you can kinda see it there..

[healthy n_fit]

So I think I get it. Thank you!

[placebo]

sorry, in england we don't call 2x4s 2x4s. What are the measurements of a 2x4?

[Deciever]

4 inches wide, and about 1 3/4 inches thick i think

[placebo]

thanks deciever. and before u 'said' this:


"The top of the box should be 24x24. This will allow for one to sit way back without falling off the box.

"The best way to build the box is to actually build a series of boxes. The box can be made out of 2x4s set to equate the dimensions above. Set the 2x4s so they form a box. Use 3/4 inches plywood for the top. This will make a 4 inch box. Then all you have to do is duplicate the box 2 more times.

"You'll place one box down then put a rubber mat on top of it followed by the next box, then another mat. If you build the boxes this way and also have a 1 inch and 2 inch board, you'll be able to size any lifter.

"It's important to use the rubber mat to keep the boxes from sliding. This is how I'd recommend building the boxes. If you built just one box at 12 or 14 inches then you wouldn't be able to do any low box work. There are some movements we perform on a 6 to 8 inch box."

— Dave Tate



whats i understand from this is that u put 6 2x4s (24 inches long, 2 inches thick, 4 inches wide) next to each other. then u put 6 on top of them etc until you get the desired height. Is this correct? I assume the box is not hollow?

Also, how do u put the boards together? Glue or nails or what?

Thanks

[Deciever]

this is what you do.. for each box you'll need 4-6 2x4's.

if you are using 4 2x4s, lay down two 2x4s and then lay the other two across. Pretty much like making a box almost, except the outside edges will be on top of the edges of the bottom layer(i think im getting confusing)

then pu t the ply would on top

you can connect the boards with screws.. thats your best bet

if you are using 6 boards for a box, you just put the extra board in the middle of the bottom layer, and the middle of the top layer.

hope i wasnt too confusing.....

[placebo]

Originally posted by Deciever
this is what you do.. for each box you'll need 4-6 2x4's.

if you are using 4 2x4s, lay down two 2x4s and then lay the other two across. Pretty much like making a box almost, except the outside edges will be on top of the edges of the bottom layer(i think im getting confusing)

then pu t the ply would on top

do you mean like this?

then put the ply on top?

[Deciever]

yeah pretty much.

just make sure the you make it so the 1 3/4 inch is the height.

Its hard to explain... but once you figure it out, you'll be kicking yourself at how simple it is

[placebo]

i am completely confused, but thanks anyway

[Deciever]

haha..i'lls ee if i can find a picture showing how its made.

[placebo]

you said the 1 3/4 should be the height, so do you mean this, with the ply on top afterwards?

[Deciever]

not quite..

if the image works, it will kinda show you

[placebo]

fantastic man, i get it now.

i thought that the bottom layer of 2x4s were supposed to be touching, d'oh!

[Deciever]

lol whew! glad this whole fiasco is over.

so now you understand it? i hope my great artwork helped.. lol

[placebo]

thanks man, the diagram was really clear and easy to understand