Large shed/summerhouse gym

SkidMarkKing · 18 Apr 2024 at 13:55

Hi guys,

anyone training in a timber shed/summer house? I'm looking at getting a 16ft x 8ft (possibly 9ft) structure built to move my gym equipment from a relatives garage to my garden (Trap bar, half power rack and dumbbell rack).

Wouldn't mind getting a full power rack if there's enough clearance height wise (allow me to do pull downs etc).

We have an 8ft square concrete foundation with the current shed on which I would get extended (removing the old shed).

My concern is will the windows/shed be solid enough to deadlift 200KG-250KG (would have stable mats down as well)?

Mr.Cookie · 25 Apr 2024 at 16:32

You'll be fine 5m by 5m log cabin here.

SkidMarkKing · 29 Apr 2024 at 15:15

Mr.Cookie said:
You'll be fine 5m by 5m log cabin here.

What's the base of your shed?

Currently using 200-210kg for working sets on deadlifts.

I've seem some where the timber frame is built directly onto the concrete base then using stable mats on top.

Don't want to cause the timber frame to shake when doing deadlifts.

Mr.Cookie · 29 Apr 2024 at 16:19

SkidMarkKing said:
What's the base of your shed?

Currently using 200-210kg for working sets on deadlifts.

I've seem some where the timber frame is built directly onto the concrete base then using stable mats on top.

Don't want to cause the timber frame to shake when doing deadlifts.

150mm type 1, then 150mm concrete