Yoke - Custom/DIY

I bought a custom yoke from Raptor Fitness. This was a Denver based company that made solid equipment with cool branding. I never used it as a yoke. Instead, I used it primarily as a squat stand with j-cups and spotter arms. Really like this set up for a couple of reasons. It is portable and breaks down in case I want more floor space for workouts.

MIND YOU IT MAY NOT BE EXACTLY METAL WELDED TOGETHER AND FANCY AS OTHERS BUT WHAT I USE IS SOME OLD SQUAT STANDS AND LOAD A OLD BAR WITH CHAINS AND LOADING PINS WITH PLATES AND UTILIZE THIS SETUP TO MIMIC A YOKE STYLE WORK OUT

Bought a second hand no name brand yoke on marketplace. 60mm X 60mm uprights with 25mm holes to match my rack. Let's me use/store my rack attachments on the yoke, making it double as a second squat rack. There is a lot of wobble side to side

Awesome modified yoke used by a promoter in North Dakota contest I competed in. It was empty for the lighter classes, then weight was added in the form of a bale at a time each side. This type of setup may also work for adding motorcycles or other items to make unique themed carries. The octoberfest themed contest had this and a pumpkin basket deadlift.

I bought some straps from Spud Inc. I can hang from any of my bars as a yoke. I can hang chains and plates, and I've also used bands to make the stability harder. Will add photos the next time I set up.

I DIYed a chain yoke after seeing it in a strongman show. Got some 3” OD pipe and some large eye bolts. The yoke itself weighs 30 lb and then I load it using Spud Inc Swing Set Straps.

Built yoke using Titan uprights and made new feet for it

A must for any strongman gym. Carry the yoke as it’s intended but also load over the crossbar and even do your barbell work off the yoke with a pair of j cups and some safeties