Olympic Bench Dimensions & Clearance Requirements
Total floor space required
10' 2" (3.1 m) x 8' 10" (2.7 m)
The olympic bench itself measures 4' 3" (1.3 m) x 5' 7" (1.7 m), but it cannot be used in that space alone. The figure above includes the clearance required on every side.
Clearance, side by side
- front: 1' 8" (0.5 m)
- Working space for the user — entry, exit, and the movement itself.
- back: 1' 8" (0.5 m)
- Wall standoff for cables, airflow, and maintenance access.
- left: 2' 11" (0.9 m)
- Side space for spotters, loading plates, and passing traffic.
- right: 2' 11" (0.9 m)
- Side space for spotters, loading plates, and passing traffic.
How many fit in your space?
8 × Olympic Bench
Based on 10' 2" (3.1 m) x 8' 10" (2.7 m) per unit including clearance. A straight grid with no shared clearance or walkways, so treat it as a floor, not a finished layout.
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