What is Reddit's opinion of Rubber-Cal 03_109_W_23 Shark Tooth Heavy Duty Mat, Black, 3/4-Inch x 2 x 3-Feet?

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These are the mats (3/4” 2’ x 3’) I purchased from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Cal-03_109_W_23-Shark-4-Inch-3-Feet/dp/B001AMJLBG/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=3%2F4+rubber+mat&dchild=1&keywords=3%2F4+rubber+mat&pd_rd_i=B001AMJLBG&pd_rd_r=4c6044ff-be4a-409f-8013-cdcf3a13c...

They’re these ones from AmazonRubber-Cal Shark Tooth Heavy Duty Mat

I'd get something more substantial like this rather than interlocking foam mats. Hopefully you can find something similar in the UK. I believe you can find stall mats commonly sold at farm supply stores.

For reference, This link is the one I got. It’s heavy but does the job.

place them on foam topped with a hard rubber pad
https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Cal-Shark-Tooth-Heavy-Duty/dp/B001AMJLBG?th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719B8HQZ/ref=vp_d_pb_TIER3_sessmp_lp_B001AMJLBG_pd?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0719B8HQZ&pd_rd_w=b3y89&pf_rd_p=9942332f-a8c3-42e7-b1fa-4f7b2abcae9a&pf_rd_r=2QPJED45ZGJGAEA18DJD&pd_rd_r=c42009ff-33cb-4909-9e62-06ad97ef6469&pd_rd_wg=PlGAa

topping it with the hard rubber will take in the sound and the softer foam will take on extra vibration

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They're 3/4" 2'x3'. https://www.amazon.com/Rubber-Cal-03_109_W_23-Shark-4-Inch-3-Feet/dp/B001AMJLBG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=18J0RHRBR2D7W&dchild=1&keywords=rubber+cal+shark+tooth+heavy+duty+mat&qid=1608308813

imo they are better than horse stall mats, which are heavy and smell.i got 2 of these for deadlifts. they are thicc: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AMJLBG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have my single pad setup (including DIY bar) on two of these. They are a bit pricey (I got them on sale), but they do the trick.

Something like this might also work.

Rubber-Cal 03_109_W_23 Shark Tooth Heavy Duty Mat, Black, 3/4-Inch x 2 x 3-Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AMJLBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4kWdDb0T7MXQX I use these not sure about the noise part there is still noise but the floor is protected

I got this one

(Rubber-Cal 03_109_W_23 Shark Tooth Heavy Duty Mat, Black, 3/4-Inch x 2 x 3-Feet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AMJLBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UiEyCbS9KDJPN)

I ended up going with this one:

https://www.amazon.ca/Rubber-Shark-Tooth-4-Inch-3-Feet/dp/B001AMJLBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469131548&sr=8-1&keywords=rubber+cal+shark+tooth

It really depends on where you want your money to go.

1. Platform. You can build your own MUCH cheaper than anything else out there. You need 5 sheets of plywood and a roll of high density gym flooring that they sell from CFF or Amazon.

2. Bumpers. If you want bumpers that will perform well no matter what your bar is, I'd actually recommend composites (like Hitemps) unless you are frequently squatting over 200kg. Composites are soft, cheap, and the interior ring won't ding up an expensive bar's sleeves. Plus while they do bounce, they do so predictably. If you want to spend the cheese, are lifting more than 180kg on a regular basis, and you know you are going to buy a nice bar, then I'd recommend Eleiko Sport or Werksan Lion training discs as they are the cheapest you'll get from a premier outfitter and they both have nice milled sleeves. The American barbell plates also appear to have milled centers so I'm considering them as I'm still low on 10's and I need another pair of 25's.

3. Bar - I'm a "buy once, cry once" kinda guy, so I always recommend either Eleiko or Werksan training bars, but I love a more aggressive knurl than most. If you prefer a slightly softer knurl and you want a really good bar, you can't go wrong with the Rogue Euro bar... and if you get it in a package deal you can save on shipping with the Hundo pricing if you get plates and a rack to go with...

4. Rack - I actually would recommend stands instead of a rack, but if you need to have a rack the rogue racks are good. This is a thread I recently posted where I was looking for a decent pair of squat stands... I'm still on the fence but maybe it will help you decide.

My own "garage gym" is all stored at an actual commercial gym currently, and I've probably given more stuff away than I actually own, but here is what I own that would be in my garage did I not live in a shitty 700sq/ft apartment:

• 1960's era York WL bar that I use mostly for squats (but two of my biggest lifetime PR's in front squat and deadlift were set with it).
• Eleiko Training Bar
• 180kg Hi-Temp Bumpers (2x25, 4x20, 2x15, 2x10)
• 90kg mixture of Rogue and Pendlay Bumpers (2x20, 2x15, 2x10)
• 120kg of Eleiko Sport Training Bumpers (2x25, 2x20, 2x15)
• mismash of Weider Intl, StrengthShop, and CFF kilo change plates.