No Spotter

symchykp · Post by **symchykp** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:22 pm

Would you guys suggest free benching with less weight when you're by yourself? or bench at a squat rack or something?

Thanks,

Kyle

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 7:31 pm

I personally bench in a squat rack with the safety's. IMPORTANT: Make sure you perform some dry runs with JUST THE BAR to make sure you're safe!

symchykp · Post by **symchykp** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:37 pm

Ok but would lifting lighter be ok? This is my second run on the blueprint and I had a spotter for the first so was able to go heavy. Just curious if any results will not show because I am not lifting the MOST. Just the most i can do by myself.

Thanks,

Kyle

EricTheRed · Post by **EricTheRed** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:08 am

what about a smith rack?

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 6:03 am

Yes, you could certainly use that. I'm not a huge fan BUT safety is the concern here... and well it should be!

beachpirate · Post by **beachpirate** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:36 am

I would suggest you still push yourself and when you reach the heavier weights, ask for a spotter. I have lifted solo for the last year and a half and noticed that I really limited my potential and was just going through the motions. When I started the Blueprint I had no choice but to ask for a spot. In doing so I was more confident with my lifts and realized I could do alittle more than I thought. Most guys are willing to lend a spot when needed. Don't be afraid to ask.

When all else fails try the power rack with safety engaged or smith machine.

scump · Post by **scump** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:24 am

if your using the rails in a power cage (squat rack type) then you can still do heavy weights... mind you not the same as having a spot.

i work out at home so dont have a spot, wish i did alot of the time.

Sisonpyh · Post by **Sisonpyh** » Sat Aug 21, 2010 8:52 pm

scump wrote:if your using the rails in a power cage (squat rack type) then you can still do heavy weights... mind you not the same as having a spot.

i work out at home so dont have a spot, wish i did alot of the time.

Why is that Scump? I have a power rack at my house and lift as heavy as I want. I never had a problem that the rails could not handle.

scump · Post by **scump** » Sun Aug 22, 2010 1:02 am

when i bench with the rails, if the bar falls onto my head it will hit, i have to pretty much guide it to my stomach or an exhaled chest lol.

and a spot also helps getting the heavy weight up, and if your struggling or cant get up a last set, the spot is there to help you bail out.

im not talking about an actual physical load being to much for the rails.