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Weightlifting Plattform
Weightlifting Plattform
WLPLF
Solid footing for every lift – wood in the centre
The barbell stays put – raised outer frame
Protects floor and ears – 3 cm rubber layer
No anchoring needed – 160 kg holds it in place
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Weightlifting Plattform
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cross equip Schweiz
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
Schanzstrasse 1
8330 Pfäffikon ZH
Switzerland+412160746
Description
Space first – that is where the decision is made
300 × 200 cm is a serious chunk of floor – that is the surface, 6 square metres. The frame sits outside that, so plan with roughly 311 × 212 cm. And you need room around it as well: room to set the bar down, room to step away, room for the barbell on the floor. Our rule of thumb: keep at least half a metre free on every side so you do not box yourself in. In many home gyms that is already half the room.
So here is the honest answer up front: if you deadlift now and then and set the bar down under control, you are better served with Dropping Mats – less floor space, less effort. A weightlifting platform pays off when you train the olympic lifts. Snatch, clean & jerk, several times a week, and the barbell comes down from overhead. Then you want a defined spot where every rep runs the same way – for you and for your athletes.
Three zones, each with a job
An olympic lifting platform is not just a piece of floor. This one is modular, and every zone has its reason. In the middle sits the wooden base plate with the cross equip logo – that is where you stand. The wood gives you a hard, direct surface under your feet that barely gives way when you pull from the floor or drop under the bar. On rubber you lose power in exactly that spot.
Left and right is where the plates land. That is why four rubber mats of 100 × 100 cm sit there with a 3 cm rubber layer – it takes out sound and vibration and protects the floor underneath from scratches and impact. The surface is non-slip. Around the outside a powder-coated metal frame holds it all together, with a raised edge: after the drop the barbell does not roll off the platform, it stays where it landed. Sounds like a detail – until the first time you do not have to chase your barbell across the room.
160 kg – there is a reason it stands still
The weight of 160 kg is why the platform stays where it lies on every drop. You do not need to anchor it for that – fixing it down is possible if you want that.
The same number also means this is no piece of furniture you push aside quickly. It gets assembled where it will stand – frame, base plate and mats. Settle the spot first: route, doors, room layout. Plan it properly once and you never have to do it again.
Technical Specifications
| Footprint | 300 × 200 cm |
|---|---|
| Build height | 3 cm |
| Weight | 160 kg |
| Centre | Wooden base plate with cross equip logo |
| Side mats | 4 × rubber mat 100 × 100 cm |
| Rubber layer | 3 cm, non-slip surface |
| Frame | Powder-coated metal, raised edge |
| Fixing | Possible if needed |
| Unit of sale | 1 piece |
Weightlifting Platform vs. Dropping Mats
| Criterion | Weightlifting Platform | Dropping Mats |
|---|---|---|
| Floor space | Fixed: 300 × 200 cm | One pair of 60 × 100 cm, left and right |
| Standing surface | Wood, direct and hard | Your own floor – mats sit left and right |
| Floor protection | Large area, standing zone included | Wherever the mat lies |
| Barbell rolls away | No – the raised frame stops it | Yes, nothing holds it |
| Mobility | 160 kg, fixed location | 7 kg per mat, carried and stacked |
| Effort | Plan the spot, assemble once | Lay it down, done |
If you train the olympic lifts and drop from overhead regularly, take the platform – defined footing, floor protected, barbell stays put. As a pure deadlift platform it is oversized: for the odd deadlift or a tight room, Dropping Mats are plenty. Combining both works, but it lifts the landing by 27 cm – that changes the lift, not just the noise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space do I really need?
Do I have to anchor it to the floor?
How loud is the drop still?
Can I combine it with Dropping Mats?
Can the platform be moved around?
Which kind of training is it worth it for?
Customer reviews
A platform does not make you stronger – but it gives you the same footing every single time. That is exactly what you need in weightlifting. Wood under your feet feels different from rubber, and anyone who has lifted on it once notices right away. What I tell people most often: measure your room first. A platform is not something you shift around later.
Further information
Additional informations
- Brand
- cross equip
- Weight
- 160.0 kg
- Training goals
- Olympic Weightlifting
Shipping & Delivery
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Small and lightweight parcels are delivered by Swiss Post. We ship larger and heavier parcels via DPD.
Our shipping partner
For larger shipments that need to be transported by truck on pallets, our shipping partner Christian Rüedi AG ensures on-time and damage-free delivery.
We offer reliable and fast shipping so you receive your order as quickly as possible.
- Delivery times: Our standard delivery times are usually 2–3 business days.
- Shipping costs: Shipping costs vary depending on the order quantity and delivery address. These are clearly and transparently displayed at checkout.
- Tracking: After your order has been shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email, which you can use to check the status of your delivery online at any time. Delivery areas: We deliver exclusively to Switzerland.
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