Workout routine for lifting alone

rusnazzy · 02-04-2002, 10:53 AM

Hi.......

I'm going to be getting back into weight lifting and was hoping someone could recommend some good routines. I workout bymyself so I am quite hesitant in using free weights and I don't feel comfortable asking somebody to spot me all the time as well. I understand that my gains won't be as great as if I used mainly free weights but I am also not taking it to the degree of competeing. Just want to look good and be in shape. Any help would be much appreciated.

Triple Threat · 02-04-2002, 12:17 PM

I work out alone also. The only exercises you
have to worry about are when you might be trapped
under the bar. Bench pressing (flat, incline, and
decline) is what you have to worry about.
Either use a power cage or use dumbbells.

Other than that, you can do just about any
free weight exercise.

seyone · 02-04-2002, 02:52 PM

i agree, there shouldn't be alot of difference between traing alone or with a partner. for bench presses use a power rack and your set. I think too many people rely on their training partner to actually do the work rather than assist them on the final rep or so. I don't compete with anyone but myself so thats no excuse not to go at the weights hard and with intensity. good luck

arbntmare · 02-05-2002, 12:12 AM

hmm i trian by myself.. mostly i only need a spotter on the last 2 sets of a routain... and i just grab anybody that is in front of me and then thank them very much

Shmoo · 02-05-2002, 03:46 AM

Like the others said use a power rack. I workout at home and I can bench and squat as heavy as I want with the safey of my power rack.

Tank316 · 02-05-2002, 05:16 AM

ditto to what the rest of the crew said.you just have to train smart,dont put yourself in a bad situation

Scotty the Body · 02-05-2002, 04:22 PM

I've been training by myself for the past year now, the only thing I really miss about training with someone is the motivation that they can give you when your struggling for that last rep.

srblan · 02-06-2002, 01:21 AM

Ditto on the power rack and dumbells... Smith machine is also a good one.

Quiksilver4917 · 02-09-2002, 06:16 PM

ditto on that too

fitness4life · 03-18-2002, 01:45 AM

I agree on the power rack. But if you do not have one buy a pair of safty rack to go on the side of your bench.

KANE_VICIOUS · 03-18-2002, 08:29 AM

once when i was lifting at home i got trapped under my bar with 190 on it pretty hard to get out.