Make Your Own Deadlift Blocks

In this video I show you how I made the deadlift blocks at Untamed Strength out of spare horse stall mats. Deadlift blocks can be used for block pulls or deficit deadlifts.

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Untamed Strength is a Strongman/Powerlifting Gym in Sacramento, CA

[dirtbird]

Hey Alan, I work for a rubber manufacturing company. Soapy water helps to lubricate your box knife when cutting mats. Just dip your knife whenever the cutting feels 'sticky'. Try it out :) Cheers

[ResistanceQuest]

Alan you always have such a clear and understanding voice in your instructional videos. Keep it up brother. Peace

[canererbay]

0:28 Exactly. I work out at home (in an actual room with carpet and everything) and I made blocks of used A4 paper sheets bagged and duct taped at proper heights for different plates.
P.S. A4 is large enough for my little 10 kg plates.

[Burgundeh]

Great idea! There needs to be more money saving tips and alternative shared by strength and fitness youtubers. You're awesome man much love.

[ktzagram]

I don't know how experienced you are with drilling, but it hurt my heart a bit to see it when you gripped the blocks and drilled very close to your fingers. Glad you didn't hurt yourself. Keep up the nice content, I'm loving it!

[piotrdygas]

rack pull over the knees is good for your digestive system! Gotta confuse a muscle right Alex Destiny?

[dksculpture]

Simple, clever design, especially using the Tee nuts and washers that sink in a bit (but not too much) for a flush, finished top and bottom. Thanks!

[swimraces]

This is a great idea, thanks. Had never thought of using horse stall mats, but as I have two spare after building a platform, I should be able to whip these up pretty quick.

[jessegoodell]

pro tip. Use the straight edge with the utility knife. Add a little water and it cuts like butter. Be carefull. You will be surprised how easy it cuts.

[CarlZ]

super quality idea ~ another great video

[samsoninthepit]

What top dimension do you recommend? In your initial shot it looks like you cut them to 24" by 16", but the stacks themselves looked a bit smaller. Great video, thank you very much

[Mike_]

LUBE your blade. Seriously. 3 in 1 oil, wd 40, anything like that will make the box cutter slice through the mats like butter.

[JonathanLalrempuia]

0:14 ouch 🤣 why do ya have to come at me like that

[bryngolden]

Good stuff Allen. Never seen the T nuts before. Perfect for the application.

[temofasa]

Is Alan the Macgyver of gyms? Or Bob Vila of gyms?

[youmaird]

I see many asking for dimensions in the comments and no one answered.
Its 24"x18".

[podcastmachine]

Great ! Plz tell me how to make Gains next

[craigmayberry]

seems like maybe a sawzall metal blade would be equally effective to cut mats?

[shawngadwa]

Real talk. Can the average lifter tell the difference between a slightly bent bar and a perfectly straight bar? I think not. Especially considering the average lifter doesn't actually lift.

[AlexAhern]

I love you Alan and this video encaptionates why ❤