Recommendations for mats for clean/jerk and snatch in my garage

asicx · 07-04-2007, 01:07 PM

I need some recommendations for mats that will allow me to drop weights onto the floor without damaging the floor and equipment (olympic barbell set). I am currently working with less than 150lbs and do not plan to go over 200lbs for a long time.

Would these mats do the trick? Here

They are damn expensive, $30 each piece of mat.

Are there other cheaper options you guys can recommend?

Thanks.

Witchblade · 07-04-2007, 01:10 PM

Are you using iron weights or the rubbery ones?

asicx · 07-04-2007, 01:24 PM

Oh...never thought about that. I was looking at iron but havent placed an order for it yet. I just thought the rubber ones were just for easier handling and looks since some of them are colorful.

So would you recommend getting a set with those rubber plates? If so, would I still need some light carpet or mats to be able to safely drop them to the floor?

**P-funk** · 07-04-2007, 01:51 PM

I don't know about the quality of those mats.

yuo can try perform better.

why don't you just build a platform in your garage?

get some wood and slap it together, screw it down and have at it!

Crupiea · 07-04-2007, 01:57 PM

You don't really have to drop the weights when you are doing these lifts, especiallly if you are just starting out. Technique should be the main focus for quite a while. The guys who need to drop the weights have the technique down so well that they can lift more over their head with technique then they can under normal conditions. In that case, they need to drop the weights.
For us regular joes, it takes a long time to get to that stage so I would suggest just lowering it like you would normally.
Also the "rubbery" plates or bumper plates are ungodly expensive compared to regular Olympic weight sets. If you think 30$ is a lot for a mat you are in for a shock when you price bumper plates.
I use a pair of adjustable saw horses from home depot. They were 20$ each and hold 1200 lbs each. I do hang cleans from these. if I fail the weight just crashes down on them. I also use them for safety bars on squats.

asicx · 07-04-2007, 02:22 PM

Thanks for advice, guys. I'll look into saw horse and wood platforms.

Bakerboy · 07-04-2007, 02:39 PM

Here you go. Plan for a Quiet, Low Vibration Olympic Weightlifting Platform

Phred · 07-04-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asicx

Thanks for advice, guys. I'll look into saw horse and wood platforms.

If you decide to go with mats, I would look into some horse stall mats.

MWpro · 07-04-2007, 03:01 PM

If you do not have rubber padded weights, you will need THICK mats.

I use mats for doing deadlifts and it works well.

danny81 · 07-04-2007, 08:32 PM

i dont use matts i just either lift out side or inside but i dont drop the weights.

07-04-2007, 01:07 PM	#1
asicx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 69	Recommendations for mats for clean/jerk and snatch in my garage I need some recommendations for mats that will allow me to drop weights onto the floor without damaging the floor and equipment (olympic barbell set). I am currently working with less than 150lbs and do not plan to go over 200lbs for a long time. Would these mats do the trick? Here They are damn expensive, $30 each piece of mat. Are there other cheaper options you guys can recommend? Thanks.
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asicx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 69	Oh...never thought about that. I was looking at iron but havent placed an order for it yet. I just thought the rubber ones were just for easier handling and looks since some of them are colorful. So would you recommend getting a set with those rubber plates? If so, would I still need some light carpet or mats to be able to safely drop them to the floor?
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07-04-2007, 01:51 PM	#4
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,425	I don't know about the quality of those mats. yuo can try perform better. why don't you just build a platform in your garage? get some wood and slap it together, screw it down and have at it!
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07-04-2007, 01:57 PM	#5
Crupiea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 40	You don't really have to drop the weights when you are doing these lifts, especiallly if you are just starting out. Technique should be the main focus for quite a while. The guys who need to drop the weights have the technique down so well that they can lift more over their head with technique then they can under normal conditions. In that case, they need to drop the weights. For us regular joes, it takes a long time to get to that stage so I would suggest just lowering it like you would normally. Also the "rubbery" plates or bumper plates are ungodly expensive compared to regular Olympic weight sets. If you think 30$ is a lot for a mat you are in for a shock when you price bumper plates. I use a pair of adjustable saw horses from home depot. They were 20$ each and hold 1200 lbs each. I do hang cleans from these. if I fail the weight just crashes down on them. I also use them for safety bars on squats.
Crupiea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 40

07-04-2007, 02:22 PM	#6
asicx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 69	Thanks for advice, guys. I'll look into saw horse and wood platforms.
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07-04-2007, 03:01 PM	#9
MWpro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 874	If you do not have rubber padded weights, you will need THICK mats. I use mats for doing deadlifts and it works well.
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07-04-2007, 08:32 PM	#10
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	i dont use matts i just either lift out side or inside but i dont drop the weights.
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