EPTThe one thing that makes me hesitate is the lack of a squat rack. The company does not have a squat rack due to being a 24 hour gym (less liability on their end) and instead have a smith machine. They do have free weights, so I could do bench, squat, dead, power cleans, etc, but just not the squat using a free bar. I know training with free weights is a lot more effective particularly with the squat, would you say it's worth just not joining a gym for lack of a squat rack?
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Arisen
United States2382 Posts
The one thing that makes me hesitate is the lack of a squat rack. The company does not have a squat rack due to being a 24 hour gym (less liability on their end) and instead have a smith machine. They do have free weights, so I could do bench, squat, dead, power cleans, etc, but just not the squat using a free bar. I know training with free weights is a lot more effective particularly with the squat, would you say it's worth just not joining a gym for lack of a squat rack? | ||
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ShadeR
Australia7535 Posts
I also go to a 24/7 gym they don't have squat racks either but there is a single power rack. | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On June 01 2013 18:07 Arisen wrote: My friend found a deal on groupon for a 3 month membership to snap fitness for 30 bucks, and I have been procrastinating joining a gym for a while even though I know I need to to get in strength training in addition to my cardio. The one thing that makes me hesitate is the lack of a squat rack. The company does not have a squat rack due to being a 24 hour gym (less liability on their end) and instead have a smith machine. They do have free weights, so I could do bench, squat, dead, power cleans, etc, but just not the squat using a free bar. I know training with free weights is a lot more effective particularly with the squat, would you say it's worth just not joining a gym for lack of a squat rack? 30$ three months is pretty good even without a squat rack given that you aren't doing any strength training ATM Squat solution: Power clean then front squats | ||
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Recognizable
Netherlands1552 Posts
I just found out they have 1 kg's plates in my gym. They were hidden in some dark corner haha. I'll definitely use those for my OHP. | ||
zatic
Zurich15366 Posts
On June 01 2013 20:05 Recognizable wrote: lolwat. My hips are too small for the dip belt, I need to get fatter :O. Anyway, I just did pull ups with a 5 kg dumbell. It went pretty easy, gonna try a 10 kg plate/dumbell 3*5 next time. I just found out they have 1 kg's plates in my gym. They were hidden in some dark corner haha. I'll definitely use those for my OHP. Did you try using it like an actual belt? Blurry webcam picture that shows what I mean: + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/H3sgUb1.jpg) | ||
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Netherlands1552 Posts
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Cecil
United States368 Posts
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Arisen
United States2382 Posts
On June 01 2013 18:24 ShadeR wrote: Sure they don't have a power rack? I also go to a 24/7 gym they don't have squat racks either but there is a single power rack. Yeah, no power rack. They have a smith machine for squats, 1 bench and some smith machines. Mainly a lot of cardio equipment, most of the clientel I've seen have been women. Still, there is some weight training equipment, and for 30 bucks its a pretty good deal for 3 months (1 month at the Y is like 50, although their facilities are much nicer) | ||
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NeedsmoreCELLTECH
Netherlands1242 Posts
On June 02 2013 03:31 Arisen wrote: Yeah, no power rack. They have a smith machine for squats, 1 bench and some smith machines. Mainly a lot of cardio equipment, most of the clientel I've seen have been women. Still, there is some weight training equipment, and for 30 bucks its a pretty good deal for 3 months (1 month at the Y is like 50, although their facilities are much nicer) If the cost is a big factor then go for it. You could substitute squats for the time being with dumbbell bulgarian split squats and/or smith bulgarian split squats. I'd recommend doing 6-10 reps though instead of 3-5 if you do split squats. | ||
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
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funkie
Venezuela9377 Posts
On June 01 2013 18:51 Cambium wrote: 30$ three months is pretty good even without a squat rack given that you aren't doing any strength training ATM Squat solution: Power clean then front squats better solution: PowerClean > Split Jerk > Lay Weight on back > sets > split jerk again > lay down the bar. If that isn't TLHF worthy, then I have no reason to live anymore T_T;. | ||
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
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decafchicken
United States20168 Posts
On June 04 2013 01:26 mordek wrote: Then you realize you're back squatting 30kg lol. That last step is like a push klokov press lol. haha i could probably do that with ~130kg. but that is still like a warm up for my back squat T_T | ||
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
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decafchicken
United States20168 Posts
On June 04 2013 02:56 mordek wrote: We all aspire to be you decaf :D :-p I'm an alcoholic with a lifting problem that wanders on to rugby fields in attempt to injure myself, I wouldn't try too hard to be me! | ||
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Osmoses
Sweden5302 Posts
On June 04 2013 03:12 decafchicken wrote: :-p I'm an alcoholic with a lifting problem that wanders on to rugby fields in attempt to injure myself, I wouldn't try too hard to be me! Decaf plz | ||
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Vitruvian
United States168 Posts
On June 04 2013 03:12 decafchicken wrote: :-p I'm an alcoholic with a lifting problem that wanders on to rugby fields in attempt to injure myself, I wouldn't try too hard to be me! Chicken --> English translation key: alcoholic = ultralisk problem = huge talent attempt = lifting-fueled rage myself = others wouldn't = would definitely | ||
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funkie
Venezuela9377 Posts
On June 04 2013 03:54 Vitruvian wrote: Chicken --> English translation key: alcoholic = ultralisk problem = huge talent attempt = lifting-fueled rage myself = others wouldn't = would definitely Makes total sense. Kudos to you.  | ||
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Arisen
United States2382 Posts
So, day 1 was Squat, Bench, Deadlift On bench I went 45x5x2 65x5x1 80x5x1 On Deadlift I went 45x5x2 65x5x1 85x5x1 105x5x1 125x5x1 135x5x1 On bench I only went with the bar. :/ In high school we used a chair and basically sad down with the weight and then stood up with it, so obviously didn't realy work all the muscles involved in squatting. However, I was shocked at how hard it was to get in the deep squat position with only the bar (I was somewhere in the 200's in high school with whatever we did that passed as squats) I probably could have done more, but my legs felt so odd after squatting, and it was 12:00AM so there wasn't anyone there watching. I don't know if my form is fucked up or not, but it feels realy hard just to do the motion without any weight when I get toward my thighs being horizontal. Deadlift was odd, I have horrible form. Overall, I'm not really sure what my work sets should be, I was just taking a guess and stopping somewhere. Frustrating start. On the upside my running is going better than ever Also, as it turns out there is a free weight squat rack, i was misinformed. So that's good. | ||
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