barbell curls on a squat rack

buildingup · 09-01-2005, 01:48 PM

sex in the squat rack!

HardTrainer · 09-01-2005, 01:51 PM

HI

To actually answer your question i do seated military press from squat rack if the normal seated press is taken (the one that supports the bar so you dont have to pick it up from the floor), this way i dont have to flip it up to my shoulders and sit back down with it by using just a normal chair

Also i sometimes use it to place a barbell on it for rows (saving picking it up from the floor)

If you feel the added hight of a power rack for picking up a bar for barbell curls helps you then fine for you! but to me i dont see the point as the maxium i can barbell curl is 135lbs for a few reps but i can deadlift 440lbs so picking it up is easy.

Nothing is stupid if it serves a purpose that helps you in your workouts

buildingup · 09-01-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HardTrainer

HI

To actually answer your question i do seated military press from squat rack if the normal seated press is taken (the one that supports the bar so you dont have to pick it up from the floor), this way i dont have to flip it up to my shoulders and sit back down with it.

Also i sometimes use it to place a barbell on it for rows (saving picking it up from the floor)

If you feel the added hight of a power rack for picking up a bar for barbell curls helps you then fine for you! but to me i dont see the point as the maxium i can barbell curl is 135lbs for a few reps but i can deadlift 440lbs so picking it up is easy.

Nothing is stupid if it serves a purpose that helps you in your workouts

yeh it is stupid cos other people dont like cocks taking up a piece of equipment which has the sole purpose of squats not pussy barbell curling!

PTYP · 09-01-2005, 03:35 PM

Yanick pretty much summed it up. The only place in the gym to do a squat safely is in the squat rack whereas a curl can be done anywhere. The fact that the squat rack is open is a moot point.

Yanick · 09-01-2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PTYP

Yanick pretty much summed it up. The only place in the gym to do a squat safely is in the squat rack whereas a curl can be done anywhere. The fact that the squat rack is open is a moot point.

exactly. people freak out when i dump a missed 405 onto the pins, and one time i almost got kicked out of the gym for dumping 405 onto the floor cause some dipshit was curling with an empty bar in the cage and i had to use the rack.

seabee · 09-01-2005, 04:23 PM

I do BB curls at the squat machine if it is empty. After nearly 10 years at this, I'm finding that looking good gives you leverage in the gym game. There are very few guys left who look the part that can or will say something. Also, guys at this level really don't give a shit. The fact is, anyone can knock out a few sets of heavy BB curls in 5 mins. If you're hanging out at the squat rack, then that is weak.

turbine5 · 09-01-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by seabee

I do BB curls at the squat machine if it is empty. After nearly 10 years at this, I'm finding that looking good gives you leverage in the gym game. There are very few guys left who look the part that can or will say something. Also, guys at this level really don't give a shit. The fact is, anyone can knock out a few sets of heavy BB curls in 5 mins. If you're hanging out at the squat rack, then that is weak.

yeah, there is no hanging out involved...I am in and out....but regardless, I may stop just from Yanick's argument about safety...

ihateschoolmt · 09-01-2005, 04:38 PM

I don't get why you need to squat rack. There are other barbells to use.

**CowPimp** · 09-01-2005, 06:12 PM

I don't mind certain things in the squat rack. Obviously squatting is cool, rack deadlifts, good mornings, or any other lower body movement where you have to support the weight with your body. I also wouldn't mind bench lockouts, shrugs, even rowing. Hell, I don't even care if there is hardly anyone in the gym and there is another rack available. Curl away. Don't curl in the rack when there are people waiting to use the rack. You can pick that damned bar up off the floor or huddle over a bench press.

ihateschoolmt · 09-01-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CowPimp

I don't mind certain things in the squat rack. Obviously squatting is cool, rack deadlifts, good mornings, or any other lower body movement where you have to support the weight with your body. I also wouldn't mind bench lockouts, shrugs, even rowing. Hell, I don't even care if there is hardly anyone in the gym and there is another rack available. Curl away. Don't curl in the rack when there are people waiting to use the rack. You can pick that damned bar up off the floor or huddle over a bench press.

Exactly. The only reason shurgs are fine is because some people can shurg more than they can deadlift, so they need to rack.

Yanick · 09-01-2005, 07:57 PM

i just love the feeling i get when someone comes over to ask me how long i'll be and i tell em like an hour. then i feel bad so i ask if they wanna work in and what they're doing, and they tell me curls, then i look on the bar and see 4 plates and smile on the inside as they walk away in shame

ihateschoolmt · 09-01-2005, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Yanick

i just love the feeling i get when someone comes over to ask me how long i'll be and i tell em like an hour. then i feel bad so i ask if they wanna work in and what they're doing, and they tell me curls, then i look on the bar and see 4 plates and smile on the inside as they walk away in shame

I love tuesdays and saturdays, I block off the squat rack for my whole work out those days. No fucking curling for anybody. No one in my gym squats so I don't feel bad.

Phred · 09-02-2005, 01:35 PM

I use my squat rack for all kinds of things from decline press to pull ups. It is in my garage it is my rack I will do what ever the Hell I want to in my rack.

MWpro · 09-02-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Phred

I use my squat rack for all kinds of things from decline press to pull ups. It is in my garage it is my rack I will do what ever the Hell I want to in my rack.

Of course, it is your rack.

TJ Cline · 09-02-2005, 02:14 PM

The squat rack is for squats only, if your so lazy that you need it for rows, curls, military press, shrugs ect then maybe you should just go play golf .

MyK · 09-02-2005, 02:25 PM

I do step aerobics in the squat rack........

lnvanry · 09-02-2005, 02:25 PM

Look...in the more advanced community of BB,PL, and WL we all know that the SQUAT rack is designed for one thing...hence the adjective for rack; however we all pay money to use the equipment in the gym. I wouldn't give anyone any shit for being an idiot and using it for whatever as long as it is safe and constructive...I'll laugh on the inside and maybe get impatient if I have to wait to do my squats, but go ahead and use it for your curls and such.

MyK · 09-02-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lnvanry

Look...in the more advanced community of BB,PL, and WL we all know that the SQUAT rack is designed for one thing...hence the adjective for rack; however we all pay money to use the equipment in the gym. I wouldn't give anyone any shit for being an idiot and using it for whatever as long as it is safe and constructive...I'll laugh on the inside and maybe get impatient if I have to wait to do my squats, but go ahead and use it for your curls and such.

If I walked in the gym to do my leg workout and seen some guy doing curls in the squat rack. he'd be out of there quick!

TJ Cline · 09-02-2005, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MyK

If I walked in the gym to do my leg workout and seen some guy doing curls in the squat rack. he'd be out of there quick!

turbine5 · 09-02-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

The squat rack is for squats only, if your so lazy that you need it for rows, curls, military press, shrugs ect then maybe you should just go play golf .

except for safety issues mentioned earlier...I dont care about being lazy setting up stuff....I go hard for the exercises I am trying to do, not for the setting up of weights....(eg leg press machine...if anyone is willing to set up my weights for me, I would be more than happy to allow them)...never tried golf....looks like fun....

turbine5 · 09-02-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MyK

If I walked in the gym to do my leg workout and seen some guy doing curls in the squat rack. he'd be out of there quick!

whatever tough guy

no one has ever asked me to get out of there before (hence, why I didnt know it was a problem), and I really doubt you would confront someone like that...

TJ Cline · 09-02-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by turbine5

except for safety issues mentioned earlier...I dont care about being lazy setting up stuff....I go hard for the exercises I am trying to do, not for the setting up of weights....(eg leg press machine...if anyone is willing to set up my weights for me, I would be more than happy to allow them)...never tried golf....looks like fun....

What do you think is unsafe to do out side it other than squats

MyK · 09-02-2005, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by turbine5

whatever tough guy

no one has ever asked me to get out of there before (hence, why I didnt know it was a problem), and I really doubt you would confront someone like that...

I wouldn't be aggressive. but why would I wait 10 mins for some guy doing curls when he could walk 30 feet and use the preacher bench?

i'd just be like "guy get out of the squat rack, I need it to do squats, you can do your curls there, there, there, or over there

"

whats he gonns say?

turbine5 · 09-02-2005, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

What do you think is unsafe to do out side it other than squats

..saftey issues...I meant the comment someone made earlier about wasting time curling in there, when someone needs it for squats for safety reasons...that yeah, I just want the rack, cause its easier to set up the weights, when someone else needs it for safety....makes sense to get out of their way....but besides that, I don't mind taking short cuts setting up an exercise....since the set up is not the point...the actual exercise is...

MyK · 09-02-2005, 02:41 PM

TJ Cline · 09-02-2005, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by turbine5

..saftey issues...I meant the comment someone made earlier about wasting time curling in there, when someone needs it for squats for safety reasons...that yeah, I just want the rack, cause its easier to set up the weights, when someone else needs it for safety....makes sense to get out of their way....but besides that, I don't mind taking short cuts setting up an exercise....since the set up is not the point...the actual exercise is...

True.

turbine5 · 09-02-2005, 02:45 PM

wtf? whats with the pic?

turbine5 · 09-02-2005, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MyK

I wouldn't be aggressive. but why would I wait 10 mins for some guy doing curls when he could walk 30 feet and use the preacher bench?

i'd just be like "guy get out of the squat rack, I need it to do squats, you can do your curls there, there, there, or over there

"

whats he gonns say?

yeah...makes sense

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09-01-2005, 01:51 PM	#32
HardTrainer Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 472	HI To actually answer your question i do seated military press from squat rack if the normal seated press is taken (the one that supports the bar so you dont have to pick it up from the floor), this way i dont have to flip it up to my shoulders and sit back down with it by using just a normal chair Also i sometimes use it to place a barbell on it for rows (saving picking it up from the floor) If you feel the added hight of a power rack for picking up a bar for barbell curls helps you then fine for you! but to me i dont see the point as the maxium i can barbell curl is 135lbs for a few reps but i can deadlift 440lbs so picking it up is easy. Nothing is stupid if it serves a purpose that helps you in your workouts
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09-01-2005, 03:35 PM	#34
PTYP In the squat rack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 249 Photos: 6	Yanick pretty much summed it up. The only place in the gym to do a squat safely is in the squat rack whereas a curl can be done anywhere. The fact that the squat rack is open is a moot point.
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09-01-2005, 04:23 PM	#36
seabee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 165	I do BB curls at the squat machine if it is empty. After nearly 10 years at this, I'm finding that looking good gives you leverage in the gym game. There are very few guys left who look the part that can or will say something. Also, guys at this level really don't give a shit. The fact is, anyone can knock out a few sets of heavy BB curls in 5 mins. If you're hanging out at the squat rack, then that is weak.
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09-01-2005, 04:38 PM	#38
ihateschoolmt Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,796 Photos: 10	I don't get why you need to squat rack. There are other barbells to use.

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09-01-2005, 07:57 PM	#41
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Phred On a journey....... Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Back in Sacramento, CA again Posts: 672 Photos: 4	I use my squat rack for all kinds of things from decline press to pull ups. It is in my garage it is my rack I will do what ever the Hell I want to in my rack.
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09-02-2005, 02:14 PM	#45
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	The squat rack is for squats only, if your so lazy that you need it for rows, curls, military press, shrugs ect then maybe you should just go play golf .
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lnvanry primeau Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,105 Photos: 12	Look...in the more advanced community of BB,PL, and WL we all know that the SQUAT rack is designed for one thing...hence the adjective for rack; however we all pay money to use the equipment in the gym. I wouldn't give anyone any shit for being an idiot and using it for whatever as long as it is safe and constructive...I'll laugh on the inside and maybe get impatient if I have to wait to do my squats, but go ahead and use it for your curls and such.

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