AS ISO 20957.4:2021 specifies safety requirements for stationary strength training benches and freestanding barbell racks (type 4) in addition to the general safety requirements of AS 20957.1. It is intended to be read in conjunction with AS 20957.1.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Benches with fixed barbell supports
5.2.1 Stability of the barbell
5.2.2 Lateral stability of benches with fixed barbell supports
5.2.3 Longitudinal stability of benches with fixed barbell supports
5.3 Free‑standing barbell supports
5.4 Dimensions of the barbell support
5.5 Barbell support strength and stability
5.6 Loading
5.7 Barbell support
6 Test methods
6.1 General
6.1.1 Dimensional check
6.1.2 Visual examination
6.1.3 Performance test
6.2 Testing of rotational stability of the barbell
6.3 Testing of rotational stability of benches with fixed barbell supports
6.4 Testing of longitudinal stability
6.5 Testing of barbell support strength and stability
