Deadlift Blocks - Custom/DIY

Deadlift Blocks - Custom/DIY

Deadlift blocks built for simple, effective pull variations without specialty equipment. Commonly constructed from stacked lumber and topped with a protective rubber surface, they provide a stable, consistent height for block pulls while remaining compact, durable, and easy to move in a home or garage gym setup.

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Based on 3 reviews from Gym Radar users, the Deadlift Blocks - Custom/DIY have an average rating of 4.78 out of 5. They're currently the #86 most-owned Miscellaneous on Gym Radar, with 4 home gyms reporting ownership.

3 Reviews

4.78 / 5
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4.67 / 5
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4.67 / 5
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5.00 / 5

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Big Katie M
No Parking Zone Strongman
41 reviews
751 points
(4.33)
2/17/2026
Mine are made out of 1x12s. They come out to 1.5” of height, 2” for the one with a rubber tile on the top. I added a lip similar DC blocks to be able to stack them and also keep the bar from rolling off.
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Keith Honeycutt - The No Whine Cellar
The No Whine Cellar
184 reviews
2211 points
(5.00)
2/15/2026
DIY deadlocks are one of the easiest and cheapest ways to add some variation to your gym. I make these back in 2016 with some scarp 4x4s and 3/4 plywood I had lying around.
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Big Wes
Lift Clinic
103 reviews
1263 points
(5.00)
2/11/2026
Yet another great use of the veritable horse stall mat - deficit/pulling blocks. The math maths to 16"x24", and you can stack them to the desired height. Use flat head screws, washers, and T-nuts for assembly, and cut hand holds in the bottom layer.
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