Bit of fun yesterday assembling the squat rack the came in at the mates place.
I’m not really a handy person so was fun bust out some tools. Only issue is that the heads I got for the ratcheting socket wrench aren’t big enough so was tightening as best I could by hand. Don’t think I can quite get em tight enough that way.
Was hoping to put it all together and get a lift in on it before covid restrictions increase but the rest is a 2 man job preferably with the right socket wrench size
I don’t think that even that is necessary. In most of Ontario things are opening up again, aside from socialist distancing and masks in indoor public places there aren’t any major restrictions but cases are way down. When they reopened bars there was a small jump in cases but that’s back under control. The main thing is that people who are actually sick with symptoms should stay home, the WHO even says that the risk of asymptomatic people spreading the virus is low.
Back in March when it was declared to be a global pandemic there was limited information available, but now we know a whole lot more so there is no reason to be putting unnecessary restrictions in place. If it wasn’t for the media’ fear mongering campaign over the last several months there would be much less support for anything of this sort.
You don’t have a regular adjustable wrench or vise grips?
Ye I was using em to tighten last night. Is that enough or do squat racks need to be really tight?
That’s asking a lot lel. I think like 1in 4 folks awaiting test results were going about things as normal here
If it’s tightened to the point you can’t turn it anymore it should be fine, that’s what you would do using any other tools I would think. You definitely don’t want it to be loose.
If they don’t have symptoms it shouldn’t really be a big deal. When I got tested they told me to continue as normal until I get the results. Right now healthcare workers who didn’t already get the virus are being tested every week.
The virus is not a hoax or anything like that, but the risks are overblown. The WHO says 0.6% death rate, and that is including seniors, terminally ill people, and those with serious health issues.
Nah here u meant to get tested if u have symptoms. Not too much random non symptomatic testing. So these peeps definitely shit the bed. Government gives u 1500 cash if u need it while off work because awaiting test results I think.
The ratcheting socket wrench really tightens is up though.
When I moved two years ago I used vice grips and an adjustable wrench to take apart and reassemble mine, no complaints. Can’t remember what I used when I first got it but definitely not a ratcheting wrench. It might not be as easy but it will get it done.
I’ll just hook grip the tools I guess lel. Don’t have any real grip strength
Try straps
Let us know how you get on with that monolift - I can add one to my rack, and I’m tempted but just not sure how much benefit it will really be (not overly cheap).
Decent sesh considering my back has been sore af (whole posterior chain has been lit up for days which is very much out of the ordinary; may have been the the Romanian DLs) and I assembled the rack for an hour and a half before lifting. Bit sad that I Won’t be seeing this gym for a while until covid restrictions chill.
Monolift attachment was interesting. Have used it as is intended with no walking out literally twice before and didn’t quite feel right on the unracks this evening. Going to need much practice on them to fully potentiate the benefits of a mono. It wasn’t terrible though and worked up to PB triples of pause squat @ 170kg and double pause squats @ 160kg.
@alex_uk as far as getting a monolift goes i think that the only disadvantages are cost and if u compete in walk out conditions. Outside of that after an acclimatisation period is all benefits: safer, squat more better = more gains.
Rearranged the gym space after the session because I find it oddly satisfying or maybe I’m a bit OCD. Hopefully be back in 6 weeks.
Will sort out my home set up for the next six weeks tomorrow. Won’t be anywhere near as sexy but will enable to keep the gains coming.
Good points might look into them!
What brand u got? Monolift is pretty expensi already nvm rogue premiums
Strengthshop - just looked they’re 200gbp not cheap at all! Not too priority right now, I’ll put it on the wistlist or wait till sale!
Dam that’s near 400 kangaroo dollars. Nvm
Have u tried any of the bastard bars from em?
No they’re more expensive than getting stuff shipped across from US! I’ve got a nemesis bar from them, it’s ok.
