There's quite a bit online about doing it DIY. Was kinda hoping to do it with stuff lying around the gym, but not sure there's the right stuff.
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There's quite a bit online about doing it DIY. Was kinda hoping to do it with stuff lying around the gym, but not sure there's the right stuff.
So i did these today and i like them. Hit upper glutes near lower back but not that high. and upper quads more near hip. Which is good for that middle quad straiation. Put two step up platforms and belt with 45s looped through.
nukklehead
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Its not as good as the original but I use to do them off a board across a power rack and use ankle weights and bands for resistance. Wasn't too bad though. Got some lower back pumps so it was working somewhat FWIW. I think it was worth the time and effort in an off season environment when you had time to train GPP/conditioning etc. Wouldn't waste me time on it if I was pre contest or time was of the essence.
Mighty-mouse
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This is the one at my spot. Guess I’m going to have to start using it now
I like the look of that place. Concrete floors must scare away at least some of the casual lifters.
Mighty-mouse
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You wouldn’t believe! Plus no A/C and music screaming at all times. Even have 2 reverse hypers now
Sounds perfect. Would have to get used to the no AC thing again. I went to a gym like that in Florida last summer and it kicked my ass.
Worf
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My gym has ac but it doesn’t do shit. 3 little package units and the duct design is horrible, full height ceiling, no insulation. The space wasn’t originally a gym and probably had a drop ceiling. Needless to say with 20-30 powerlifting types in there and a full set of windows in front facing west, that place is lucky to get down to 85-88 on summer afternoons.
Mighty-mouse
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It’s been perfect these past few mornings 40-50 degrees open bay doors and a fan!
Whats good about belt squats is it actually supports your lower back and allows you to squat. I never use a squat belt when lifting.
Mighty-mouse
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Man I hit 4 plates on it the other day and looked at my legs like “bitch it’s only 4 plates” then I went down in weight! Shit was hitting muscles I didn’t know I had
Hits the adductors pretty hard for me.
Mighty-mouse
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This!!!!! Bud I’m going to start implementing this into my workout for sure. I did those and then followed with box squats and my legs still sore as shit!
Loving the belt squats too. Hit the upper quads and lower glutes nicely.
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