Lifting Platform

The Benefits of a Lifting Platform

• Protects your garage floor. If you have a garage gym, this is probably the biggest reason to buy a platform. Lowering and dropping weights on a cement floor covered with just a rubber mat can lead to damage.
• Protects your equipment. Not only does dropping weight on a hard floor (even layered with a rubber mat) damage it, it can also damage your equipment. The extreme force that occurs when you drop or lower the weight on a concrete floor can damage bars and bumper plates. A lifting platform absorbs some of that force, prolonging the use of your home gym equipment.
• Makes lifting safer. A platform makes lifting safer in a few ways. First, it allows you to easily bolt your rack to a stable surface, ensuring that it stays put during all your lifts.