On Board Presses how thick should the wood be?

[teen1216]

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[goldenone]

2x4'sor 2x6's,I think 2x6's are better.

 

[CytoMel]

They are just regular 2x6 boards that are abumdant in hardware stores everywhere.

 

[teen1216]

Thanks Golden, and maybe you can answer another question I have. For bands, do you just attack one to each side of the bar and have something hold it on the floor?

 

[goldenone]

Some people use 60lbs dumbells to hold the bands at the bottom.
Or like this:http://www.geocities.com/johntroxel71/spbench.html