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Stronglifts 5x5 without a Power Rack?

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  • 13-05-2012 6:38pm
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    Lago
    Registered Users Posts: 364 ✭✭


    Not sure what forum to put this in but I'm guessing this will do

    Ok, I probably know what the answer to this is going to be but what the hell. I was looking to start Stronglifts since I've hit a serious plateau will my bench press and I think it might be lack of overall strength. However, I'm working out a home and only have a bench. I didn't realise the program was so squat heavy and unfortunately, I've ran out of ways of getting the barbell on my back for squats. So is there alternatives to squats I could do for this program?

    Or is there any tricks I haven't tried yet? I was going to build something out of timber or metal just to hold the bar up but it seems it would be extremely hard and time consuming


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    Thud
    Registered Users Posts: 2,622 ✭✭✭Thud


    your prob going to need a power rack for that programme, you see this thread on building one?

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=2056601521


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    arse..biscuits
    Registered Users Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭arse..biscuits


    Lago wrote: »
    Not sure what forum to put this in but I'm guessing this will do

    Ok, I probably know what the answer to this is going to be but what the hell. I was looking to start Stronglifts since I've hit a serious plateau will my bench press and I think it might be lack of overall strength. However, I'm working out a home and only have a bench. I didn't realise the program was so squat heavy and unfortunately, I've ran out of ways of getting the barbell on my back for squats. So is there alternatives to squats I could do for this program?

    Or is there any tricks I haven't tried yet? I was going to build something out of timber or metal just to hold the bar up but it seems it would be extremely hard and time consuming

    I used a pair of builders treastles for a long time. You can pick them up for nothing. Rated at 900kg. Adjustable height so good for bench and squats, also great for dips


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