building a workoutbench

[shutmeup]

I want to build my own workout bench, I have some two by fours and padding to nail then some plywood. I am not sure how to make the part the weight bar goes into however, this probably needs to be a lot stronger so the bar can't rip the nails out when I set it down. How can I improve the safety better?

 

[kansas]

look for old clothes racks to steal parts off of

 

[Chocho]

Make sure you build this safety. It needs to be sturdy, strong, and secure. We don't want to hear about any injury threads!

 

[rightsaidfred]

I would use 4x4's and lots of steel braces screwed on or weld it together

 

[Nik_B]

Just buy one. To me, that's your best bet.