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Ross86 · 04-23-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RileyMartin

I like the idea of safety bars. Does anyone know of a good/cheap type that I should buy? I lift alone in my basement and usually never have a spot. Thanks.

A power rack is the way to go.

Darkhorse · 04-23-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BG5150

If I remember correctly, Rippetoe does not advocate the spotter being behind the squatter. I'm at work and don't have my book in front of me.

Well, I doubt it's to the side.. And I certainly hope it isn't in front of me because the last thing I want to do is to squat down and put my face in front of my spotter's junk lol!

widdoes2504 · 04-24-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 0311

Well, I doubt it's to the side.. And I certainly hope it isn't in front of me because the last thing I want to do is to squat down and put my face in front of my spotter's junk lol!

hrdgain81 · 04-24-2008, 08:43 AM

I cant think of any other way for one person to spot on squats without being behind them ...

BG5150 · 04-24-2008, 09:34 AM

I'll look it up when I get home.

_Wolf_ · 04-24-2008, 01:01 PM

i really don't care what rippetoe thinks. i know whats comfortable for me, and i would NOT want to squat down to face some spotter's family jewels. i think 0311 emphasized on this very well

Ross86 · 04-24-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentinel

i really don't care what rippetoe thinks.

ditto

_Wolf_ · 04-24-2008, 04:07 PM

i used to be one of those rippetoe nazi's who only did what the great rippetoe told him to do....ah fuck that. time's have changed and just doing one thing isnt good. i have learnt that to get the most out of this game, we must take the good from EVERYONE and not just have our source of information narrowed down to one person. knowledge is strength supreme and more knowledge used correctly = success.

john917v · 04-24-2008, 07:58 PM

Word. I try to combine the best ideas from what everyone tells me. My coach is great, but he is to interested in stretching after a WO, and he is kinda negative when it comes to supps. What 0311 typed and the "gayest possible position" posting are worthy of gut-busting laughter!

Ross86 · 04-24-2008, 08:43 PM

Haha I like your coach. I'm very interested in stretching after workouts also. And I'm very negative about supps!

04-24-2008, 08:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
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04-24-2008, 09:34 AM	#15 (permalink)
BG5150 Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 860 Country: Gender:	I'll look it up when I get home.
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_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,356 Gender:	i really don't care what rippetoe thinks. i know whats comfortable for me, and i would NOT want to squat down to face some spotter's family jewels. i think 0311 emphasized on this very well
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04-24-2008, 04:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,356 Gender:	i used to be one of those rippetoe nazi's who only did what the great rippetoe told him to do....ah fuck that. time's have changed and just doing one thing isnt good. i have learnt that to get the most out of this game, we must take the good from EVERYONE and not just have our source of information narrowed down to one person. knowledge is strength supreme and more knowledge used correctly = success.
	_Wolf_'s Sig:Training Log APT Pro Wrist Straps

04-24-2008, 07:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 262	Word. I try to combine the best ideas from what everyone tells me. My coach is great, but he is to interested in stretching after a WO, and he is kinda negative when it comes to supps. What 0311 typed and the "gayest possible position" posting are worthy of gut-busting laughter!
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04-24-2008, 08:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,399 Country: Gender:	Haha I like your coach. I'm very interested in stretching after workouts also. And I'm very negative about supps!
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