[quote]budlight1 wrote:
what do you consider heavy?[/quote]
Heavy is definitely a relative term. I look at it this way- if you’re overhead pressing for more than six reps, you’re weight shouldn’t be to heavy to clean up to the starting position, therefore eliminating the need for the power rack. If you’re lifting so heavy that you only plan on getting 2 or 3 reps, you’ll need all the energy you can get, so by all means- use the j-hooks!
[quote]J.W. wrote:
budlight1 wrote:
what do you consider heavy?
Heavy is definitely a relative term. I look at it this way- if you’re overhead pressing for more than six reps, you’re weight shouldn’t be to heavy to clean up to the starting position, therefore eliminating the need for the power rack. If you’re lifting so heavy that you only plan on getting 2 or 3 reps, you’ll need all the energy you can get, so by all means- use the j-hooks!
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but wouldnt doing a clean waste unnecessary energy? i dont do cleans personally. even when i try to clean up what im push pressing it just doensnt happen. i dont really now what i m doing tho.
[quote]J.W. wrote:
I was wondering if anyone was going to bring this up. I think it is reasonable to use the power rack to do heavy overhead presses, but you’d better be putting some serious weight up! I don’t condone pulling the upright bench in there and using it as a seated military press station. We’re talking standing, heavy-ass overhead presses!![/quote]
And why can’t I do a seated military press in the power rack? What if I’m doing more than some people are squatting? Then would it be ok for the simple fact that nobody in the gym that I go to can give a good spot for that kind of weight. And just to rub it in a little bit. I curled in the squat rack yesterday. There was another open squat rack and 5 open power racks though. Is that bad etiquette?
[quote]tveddy wrote:
J.W. wrote:
I was wondering if anyone was going to bring this up. I think it is reasonable to use the power rack to do heavy overhead presses, but you’d better be putting some serious weight up! I don’t condone pulling the upright bench in there and using it as a seated military press station. We’re talking standing, heavy-ass overhead presses!!
And why can’t I do a seated military press in the power rack? What if I’m doing more than some people are squatting? Then would it be ok for the simple fact that nobody in the gym that I go to can give a good spot for that kind of weight. And just to rub it in a little bit. I curled in the squat rack yesterday. There was another open squat rack and 5 open power racks though. Is that bad etiquette?[/quote]
your gym sucks like mien i guess.curling in the squat rack is bs no matter what. is your bp of 525 raw or with a shirt
[quote]budlight1 wrote:
your gym sucks like mien i guess.curling in the squat rack is bs no matter what. is your bp of 525 raw or with a shirt[/quote]
raw. I’ve never used a shirt. As for curling in the squat rack I was the only one there (I’m a coach so open the wieghtroom, and I like to lift before everyone gets there), and the only places there are mirrors (to make sure I’m not cheating) is the squat racks, power racks, and clean platforms. The only reason I brought it up is that I like to argue.
[quote]tveddy wrote:
And why can’t I do a seated military press in the power rack? What if I’m doing more than some people are squatting? Then would it be ok for the simple fact that nobody in the gym that I go to can give a good spot for that kind of weight. And just to rub it in a little bit. I curled in the squat rack yesterday. There was another open squat rack and 5 open power racks though. Is that bad etiquette?[/quote]
If your gym has 5 power racks, you have much more freedom than most of us! I’m envious because mine only has 2 power racks.
If you’re military pressing more than I squat, then I damn sure aint gonna say a thing to you about using the power rack!!
[quote]tveddy wrote:
raw. I’ve never used a shirt. As for curling in the squat rack I was the only one there (I’m a coach so open the wieghtroom, and I like to lift before everyone gets there), and the only places there are mirrors (to make sure I’m not cheating) is the squat racks, power racks, and clean platforms. The only reason I brought it up is that I like to argue.
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Dude, I just read your stats and you can use the power rack for whatever the hell you want. I don’t think anyone’s gonna say crap to someone putting up the weight that you are.
However, if you don’t rack the weight plates when you’re done it may merit a nut kick.
[quote]nolecat wrote:
Why do people do this??
Seen it a bunch of times from some ladies, this and they also love to do lunges with dumbells in the squat rack???
[quote]J.W. wrote:
However, if you don’t rack the weight plates when you’re done it may merit a nut kick.[/quote]
I like lifting either alone or with just a couple other people. That way its not a big deal. If the gym is busy though I wouldn’t pull the bs of I lift where I want, its just common courtesy. I do agree with racking the plates though. It pisses me off when I have to rack weights after people leave.
yeah well today was another great day of some kid doing circuits of 40reps each while i was waiting to dead lift. i asked him what he was doing and told him to stop he was deadlifting 100 pounds 40 times. what the hell is the point of that. who hates old men that bench press for like 50 sets?
[quote]monteitis wrote:
when you’re done using the power rack, it should be a norm that you can leave a plate on each side. 99% of people use at least this much weight, and if not, just move the shit off yourself since you’re the exception.[/quote]
This is utter bullshit.
What if you’ve got rusty knees that need some crisp, quick, bar-only warmups to get lubbed up?
What if you’re a chick who needs a lighter weight to start-off with?
What if you’re taller, or shorter that me, and have the bar set improperly?
What if you’re gonna do some heavy-ass rack-pulls?
Don’t be a meathead, you’re there to lift weights. Lift them off the bar when you’re done.
At my gym, we only have one power rack, and it appears to be the least-used piece of equipment in there. I think I’m the only person who actually does squats in that rack. Every other mofo is either doing the 45 degree leg press or using the hack squat machine. Fuckin’ pussies! lol. I have yet to see another REAL man in there doing squats.
By the way though, how the hell can anyone squat without padding? It kills my fuckin’ traps and shoulders having the bare steel bar across it. I use the (dare I say it) foam pad, with my towel wrapped around it. Feels comfortable, stable and works fine. Hey, call me a pussy if you want, but at least I am DOING squats!
Don’t do Olympic lifts in the power rack. Move into an open space.
An exception might be jerks (but who’s short enough to do overhead work in one?) or pulls with a height gauge (band tied between the posts with a bell, etc.).
[quote]monteitis wrote:
J.W. wrote:
malonetd wrote:
The only problem with this is that people have to adjust the J-hooks to their height. It’s just easier for everyone if the bar gets emptied. Besides, I usually start my warm up with just the bar.
Excellent point. The bar shall be emptied hence forth. Its just good gym etiquette to rack your weight when you’re through.
ughhh i suppose. yet another little annoyance that comes with being tall. i blame it on the flinstones vitamins.[/quote]
Sorry dude, I didn’t see your change of mind with this post.
I train out of, and work out at a family owned commercial gym with 5 power racks. 3 squat racks and 2 multipurpose racks (tall as a squat rack but with the steps, dunno what else to call it, and the railing on the bottom for shrugs)
They are pretty much the most used pieces of equipment in the place. Management doesn’t begin to complain until there are repeated hits of 500+ on the floor.
I believe people should squat, rack pull, push press or bench, shrug or use the rack for anything in which they NEED the rack. The rack should also be emptied fully. There is nothing more annoying then bringing a client, who is paying for this time, into the rack and having to unload it. The majority of my clients are female, and their warm up set is with the bar only.
As far as the pussy pad goes, if I have to use it to get my female clients squatting, I will do it without complaint.
there is one guy at the gym that never replaces his plates… he lifts pretty heavy as well, and is fairly tall… so, this is a problem for many people… especially women…
i work out on a military base that has many soldier’s spouses…
this same guy will put 6 plates on each side of the leg press and leave those as well… i saw a woman start to struggle about her 4th plate off, and i went and helped her…
a lot of young highschool kids are in there training for the upcoming football season, and i watch them…watching him… monkey see, monkey do…
i always slam my plates back when he is near…haha…
sorry, so long…but i believe in reracking…
[quote]JohnnyBlaze wrote:
At my gym, we only have one power rack, and it appears to be the least-used piece of equipment in there. I think I’m the only person who actually does squats in that rack. Every other mofo is either doing the 45 degree leg press or using the hack squat machine. Fuckin’ pussies! lol. I have yet to see another REAL man in there doing squats.
By the way though, how the hell can anyone squat without padding? It kills my fuckin’ traps and shoulders having the bare steel bar across it. I use the (dare I say it) foam pad, with my towel wrapped around it. Feels comfortable, stable and works fine. Hey, call me a pussy if you want, but at least I am DOING squats![/quote]
your probably holding the bar wrong. your restign it on your neck to much. i used to do this and use a towel now im fine. i squat pretty heavy also.
Some assholes at my gym don’t even take the weight off the bar when they’re done curling 55lbs. Some guys stand in the rack and do forearms!
Putting back the plates if part of the workout.
Removing the foam padding isn’t.
[quote]budlight1 wrote:
yeah but when you tell people how to do anything you look like a jerk from my experience anyway[/quote]
I get dirty looks all the time from people when I try to give helpful advice.