Competition vs training platforms: 4 × 4 m vs 3 × 2 m

Sizes, thickness and which suits your room. Part of our gym design range.

What’s the difference between a competition and a training weightlifting platform?

A competition platform is 4 × 4 m, the size used at IWF competitions, while training platforms are smaller and thinner, sized for daily lifting. Werksan’s IWFCP44 is 4 × 4 m and 10 cm thick; training platforms come in 3 × 2.5, 3 × 2 and 3 × 1 m at 3 cm.

At a glance
CodeTypeSizeThicknessWarranty
IWFCP44IWF competition4 × 4 m10 cm3 years
IWFTP325IWF training3 × 2.5 m3 cm2 years
IWFTP320IWF training3 × 2 m3 cm2 years
IWFTP31IWF training3 × 1 m3 cm2 years

Choose a competition platform if

  • You host meets or want a centrepiece platform for your best lifters.

Choose training platforms if

  • You fit platforms into rack bays or need several lifting stations on one floor.
  • Half racks with platforms built in: LHR400 (3 × 1 m) and DHR1000 (3 × 2 m double).

Common questions

How much space does a 4 × 4 m platform need?

The platform itself is 16 m². Allow clear space around it for loaders and safety.

Can I put a platform on any floor?

Tell us your floor type and we’ll advise on the right set-up.