Squat stands vs. squat rack - Page 2

09-21-2004, 06:25 PM

Ever since I saw this: http://home.online.no/~janbagg/Intro...rectorsCut.wmv, I have been too scared to squat without a rack.

Albert Clayton · 09-22-2004, 09:20 AM

That is a great clip,

Albert

Alexander Karatis · 09-22-2004, 01:20 PM

I bought a rack 2 months ago and have since regretted I did not opt for a stand. Takes way too much space, and I have never even used the "spotting" feature...

I find it much safer and more comfortable to be in a more open space. If I can't lift the weight, I just dump it. (Like described, only back wards-in back squats, while at the same time moving forward).

Robert Wolf · 09-22-2004, 06:47 PM

We just start teaching people to dump missed attempts from day one, whether it is the O-lifts, squats or ( this should be an obvious one) DL's.

My vote is certianly for the stands.
Robb

Albert Clayton · 09-23-2004, 11:51 AM

I think the stands make more sense. If you are in the rack and you dump the weight I do not see how the safety bars will help you. However, I am playing with the idea of building a rack pullup station with 4 4x6 and 2 inch steel pipe. If They are about 10 ft long I can even put a station in there for rings. The winters in South Texas are never that bad.

09-21-2004, 06:25 PM	#11
Nick Holley Profile: Posts: n/a	Ever since I saw this: http://home.online.no/~janbagg/Intro...rectorsCut.wmv, I have been too scared to squat without a rack.
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09-22-2004, 09:20 AM	#12
Albert Clayton Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 186	That is a great clip, Albert

09-22-2004, 01:20 PM	#13
Alexander Karatis Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Athens Attica, Greece Posts: 786	I bought a rack 2 months ago and have since regretted I did not opt for a stand. Takes way too much space, and I have never even used the "spotting" feature... I find it much safer and more comfortable to be in a more open space. If I can't lift the weight, I just dump it. (Like described, only back wards-in back squats, while at the same time moving forward).

09-22-2004, 06:47 PM	#14
Robert Wolf Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chico CA Posts: 2,670	We just start teaching people to dump missed attempts from day one, whether it is the O-lifts, squats or ( this should be an obvious one) DL's. My vote is certianly for the stands. Robb

09-23-2004, 11:51 AM	#15
Albert Clayton Member Profile: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 186	I think the stands make more sense. If you are in the rack and you dump the weight I do not see how the safety bars will help you. However, I am playing with the idea of building a rack pullup station with 4 4x6 and 2 inch steel pipe. If They are about 10 ft long I can even put a station in there for rings. The winters in South Texas are never that bad.