Sorinex
05-03-2007, 05:26 PM
Go Heavy, and Safe
by Mark Coe on 3/10/2006 9:44:31 PM.
Like a lot of other lifters, I train in my garage, and usually by myself. After injuring a shoulder while benching years ago with an inexperienced and inadequate spotter, I decided not to bench heavy again without safety racks of some sort or other. That decision has saved my bacon more than once. The setup I use at home is very simple and was professionally welded - essentially two uprights and a height adjustable crosspiece that fits into them. They adjust from 20 inches to 36 inches in 2 inch increments. Commercially made versions are available from numerous companies under various names, and are worth every cent. The most important part of your training gear might not be your bar - it might be the piece that keeps you healthy enough to lift alone safely with the poundages that will help you reach your goals. Lift heavy - lift safe - lift long.
by Mark Coe on 3/10/2006 9:44:31 PM.
Like a lot of other lifters, I train in my garage, and usually by myself. After injuring a shoulder while benching years ago with an inexperienced and inadequate spotter, I decided not to bench heavy again without safety racks of some sort or other. That decision has saved my bacon more than once. The setup I use at home is very simple and was professionally welded - essentially two uprights and a height adjustable crosspiece that fits into them. They adjust from 20 inches to 36 inches in 2 inch increments. Commercially made versions are available from numerous companies under various names, and are worth every cent. The most important part of your training gear might not be your bar - it might be the piece that keeps you healthy enough to lift alone safely with the poundages that will help you reach your goals. Lift heavy - lift safe - lift long.