Dropping Weights on Concrete or Asphalt?

[Tim]

I just got a set of Pendlay Econ bumpers and a Nexgen Bushing bar. I don't have anywhere to put a platform, so I'm planning on just lifting outside on the street or in the park (racquetball court) for now. I figure I'll get some 3/4" horse stall mats and throw those down just so I don't scuff the hell out of the bumpers. Is it OK (for the bar and plates) to drop on just one layer of matting with concrete or asphalt underneath?

[ADMIN]

yup, your fine doing that. If you are lifting directly on smooth concrete you won't have any issues either (garage floor). Plates do not require a surface to absorb the energy, they can be dropped on hard surfaces. Just make sure there is no loose rocks or pebbles around, they can dig into the plates.

[Tim]

That's great, thanks. I'll have to see how smooth the racquetball court is - if I can avoid having to drag big rubber mats over to the park, it'd be awesome.

[glennpendlay]

Originally Posted by Tim

That's great, thanks. I'll have to see how smooth the racquetball court is - if I can avoid having to drag big rubber mats over to the park, it'd be awesome.

When I coached in Texas, I actually conducted our practices in a racquetball court for a few months sometime in 2002 i think? True story. That was after we left one facility, and before we found another. Inconvienient, but, we had no problems with equipment.