How to Build a Basic Platform

What you will need:

2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood. 

1 piece of 1/2″ plywood. 
2 pieces of 4×6’x1/2″ rubber mat. 
1″ screws

1-Lay 2- pieces of 3/4″ plywood sidewise. 

2-Screw the 1/2″ plywood in the center on top of the 3/4″ plywood. 
3-you now will have a space along the sides for the 1/2″ rubber mat. Install the mat by cutting it to size. Make sure the screws are not where the weights will land. 
Note: if using a junior or female bar you will need to make the center plywood 3′ wide and the rubber mats 30″ wide on the side. 
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