squats without a spotter?

thanks for the replys ... is there such-thing as a squat machine or
bench-press machine in gyms??
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Robert Unich wrote:
> thanks for the replys ... is there such-thing as a squat machine or
> bench-press machine in gyms??

Sure, but why do them when you have free weights there too? Free weights
give you a more complete workout as it's a compound exercise. In other
words, you need to stabilize the weight while doing the rep, benefiting the
surrounding muscles. In addition, most people would say it's easier on your
joints and connectivity tissue because free weights allow your body to
dictate the range and path of motion, not the machine's prescribed
path...which obviously doesn't fit all body types.

I still use some machines for some things. For lats for example. But for
the most part, free weights are superior.
--
-Larry
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In article <12942-4225ECAE-31.RemoveThis@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net>,
mizunno545.RemoveThis@webtv.net (Robert Unich) wrote:

> hello i want to start strength training but i wanted to know how can u
> do things like squats-benchpress if u dont have a spotter??? ..i live
> alone and would like to workout alone..is there certain machines at gyms
> for squats where u dont need a spotter??? ..thanks for any advise-info

Easiest way is to do them in the powercage.

Another easy way is to do front squats where the bar can safely be dumped.
Or dumbbell squats.

You shouldn't need a spotter on any machines. I powerlift and olympic lift
very safely and very, very rarely use a spotter in training. You really
don't need one with most free weight exercises either. Just keep you ego
under control and lift within your limits.
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"Robert Unich" <mizunno545 RemoveThis @webtv.net> wrote in message
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> hello i want to start strength training but i wanted to know how can u
> do things like squats-benchpress if u dont have a spotter??? ..i live
> alone and would like to workout alone..is there certain machines at
> gyms
> for squats where u dont need a spotter??? ..thanks for any
> advise-info

Consider "Power To The People!" by Pavel Tsatsouline. It offers a
two-lift strength training program that's well-suited to someone who
wants to start strength training and requires only a rubber mat and a
barbell set. You deadlift and side press. One can make excellent
progress in overall strength using only these two lifts. Link to the
book - http://www.kbnj.com/ptp.htm

-S-
http://www.kbnj.com
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Robert Unich wrote:
> hello i want to start strength training but i wanted to know how can u
> do things like squats-benchpress if u dont have a spotter??? ..i live
> alone and would like to workout alone..is there certain machines at gyms
> for squats where u dont need a spotter??? ..thanks for any advise-info
>

Power cage
step rack.


--
Jerry
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Robert Unich wrote:

> hello i want to start strength training but i wanted to know how can u
> do things like squats-benchpress if u dont have a spotter??? ..i live
> alone and would like to workout alone..is there certain machines at gyms
> for squats where u dont need a spotter??? ..thanks for any advise-info

A power cage with the safety pins set to the proper height.
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Hobbes wrote:
> In article <12942-4225ECAE-31.RemoveThis@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net>,
> mizunno545.RemoveThis@webtv.net (Robert Unich) wrote:
>
>
>>hello i want to start strength training but i wanted to know how can u
>>do things like squats-benchpress if u dont have a spotter??? ..i live
>>alone and would like to workout alone..is there certain machines at gyms
>>for squats where u dont need a spotter??? ..thanks for any advise-info
>
>
> Easiest way is to do them in the powercage.
>

If your gym permits squatting in the curl/shrug cage.

BobMac
just had to say it....
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BobMac <romsec.DeleteThis@nospam.cogeco.ca> wrote in message
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> Hobbes wrote:
> > In article <12942-4225ECAE-31.DeleteThis@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net>,
> > mizunno545.DeleteThis@webtv.net (Robert Unich) wrote:
> >
> >
> >>hello i want to start strength training but i wanted to know how can u
> >>do things like squats-benchpress if u dont have a spotter??? ..i live
> >>alone and would like to workout alone..is there certain machines at gyms
> >>for squats where u dont need a spotter??? ..thanks for any advise-info
> >
> >
> > Easiest way is to do them in the powercage.
> >
>
> If your gym permits squatting in the curl/shrug cage.
>
I saw a couple guys doing shoulder presses in the cage at my gym yesterday.
The funny thing is they used a chair they took from a rack that appears was
set up for that express purpose. They left the safeties where they would
typically be for a squat. I admit I am new to lifting; am I missing
something here?
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Matthew wrote:
>
> I saw a couple guys doing shoulder presses in the cage at my gym yesterday.
> The funny thing is they used a chair they took from a rack that appears was
> set up for that express purpose. They left the safeties where they would
> typically be for a squat. I admit I am new to lifting; am I missing
> something here?
>
>

Well, you'd figure it out eventually, but... some guys are idiots.

rm
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Robert Unich wrote:
> thanks for the replys ... is there such-thing as a squat machine or
> bench-press machine in gyms??
>

I've seen machines that emulate an incline bench press and a decline
bench press but none that emulate a squat. If you must use a machine
then you could probably do leg extentions, leg curls and calf work.


--
Jerry
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"Robert Unich" <mizunno545 DeleteThis @webtv.net> wrote in message
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> thanks for the replys ... is there such-thing as a squat machine or
> bench-press machine in gyms??

There are such things as squat machines, but they will probably hurt your
back; they force you to push the weight straight up and down, and your back
will probably not like that. Use free weights or a leg press; in either case
you want to get as much compression as you can (arse close to heels) without
your back rounding. Or do deadlifts, you can't really drop the bar on
yourself there.

Peter
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"BobMac" wrote

> Matthew wrote:
>>
>> I saw a couple guys doing shoulder presses in the cage at my gym
>> yesterday.
>> The funny thing is they used a chair they took from a rack that appears
>> was
>> set up for that express purpose. They left the safeties where they would
>> typically be for a squat. I admit I am new to lifting; am I missing
>> something here?
>>
>>
>
> Well, you'd figure it out eventually, but... some guys are idiots.
>

How can you make such an unsubstantiated statement?? Do you have any proof,
cites or studies? Or even a tall tale or two?
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"Peter Allen" <peteronusenet DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Robert Unich" <mizunno545 DeleteThis @webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:12941-4225F640-85@storefull-3258.bay.webtv.net...
> > thanks for the replys ... is there such-thing as a squat machine or
> > bench-press machine in gyms??
>
> There are such things as squat machines, but they will probably hurt your
> back; they force you to push the weight straight up and down, and your
back
> will probably not like that. Use free weights or a leg press; in either
case
> you want to get as much compression as you can (arse close to heels)
without
> your back rounding. Or do deadlifts, you can't really drop the bar on
> yourself there.

I love deadlifts, but I don't like the occasional shin scrape.
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