training solo

[Floridagrowin]

Originally Posted by StrappingYoungLad

There are many things you can do inside a Smith Machine safely.

Exactly. Just set the stops so you can have some room to get out from under the bar if you can't lift it. I usually work out with my boys and when I go heavy I use the smith machine just to be safe.

At home I have a bench made by Champs Sports that is kind of like Hammer Strength but it is a lie down bench. The bench is multi position from decline to about 45% incline. The bar has multiple stops that adjust and you don't need a spotter. It is a damn good bench for home. You can also remove the bench and use the bar for squats or deadlifts.

I'm about ready to set everything up again and dump my gym membership. Getting tired of the young guys coming in the gym and tying up 3 fucking pieces of equipment for an hour at a time. They act like their in their own gym. I sometimes piss them off by just moving their crap and taking something over but it's getting kind of old. Worse thing is they just stand around running their mouth most of the time.

Sorry for the rant

[jimking001]

I was in the same boat and did not have a workout partner. Some one to spot you. So I bought a Powertec Workbench and now I can Max out and not worry about hurting myself without a spotter. Just Goggle Powertec Fitness and you will see what I'm talking about.They have a really cool machine and all. It's a bit high at $849.00 with out weights but once you get it and start using it you will be glad you spent the dough.

[MobPerfect]

yeah it does suck when the people just socialize theres plenty of machines i just wanted to do some free weights the smiths are usually taken and i can switch time i go because of work so ill stick with dumbells for now

[n87]

Squat rack. Pretty safe when max'ing out on them curls... JK

[StrappingYoungLad]

Originally Posted by n87

Squat rack. Pretty safe when max'ing out on them curls... JK

Priceless. Many's the time, while patiently waiting to squat, I've stared at someone using the squat rack to do curls, in an attempt to make their head explode. A couple times, when I was on tren, I thought I saw a wisp of smoke, but that's about it.

[okucougar_6]

Well damn ppl need to realize squats are no good at building those huge biceps which is the only reason any respectable person goes to the gym, those squat racks should be renamed to curl racks. JK