Getting the bar on your shoulders - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

WongFuHung · 20-11-2006, 10:13 AM

Non of the magazines or books I have deal with movements to get the bar on your shoulders ready for squats or other movements.

I imagine you would use a clean and jerk or a snatch or something like that but I am not real that confident that I know those movements very well.

Can anyone help?

invisiblekid · 20-11-2006, 10:47 AM

Most people have access to a squat rack like this:

WongFuHung · 20-11-2006, 11:04 AM

I'm sorry I dont. I also think lifting the weight must be of use anyway.
Dont you think?

invisiblekid · 20-11-2006, 11:25 AM

Not sure how much you can squat, but I certainly wouldn't be comfortable (or possibly able) to lift 100kg+ over my head and rest it down safely on my traps.

If you are lifting over your head then yeah, as long as your form is good, it should be some benefit. Do you have access to a bench with rests for a barbell? Maybe you could squat under this after loading and lift from there.

WongFuHung · 20-11-2006, 11:43 AM

Now thats an great idea!

invisiblekid · 20-11-2006, 11:46 AM

Glad to be of service

BrokenBack · 20-11-2006, 12:21 PM

I train at home in my garage and i had the same problem, and couldnt afford a squat rack so i got some breeze blocks and cemented them up agaist one of the walls , then cemented a v-shaped peice of steel on top, bang the you go got a not very pretty but afective squat rack, just make sure its all set before you use it . lol:lift:

SportDr · 21-11-2006, 07:31 AM

Squat with dumbells perhaps? Unless you are using a light squat weight it's unlikely you are going to be able to clean, press and return the bar to your traps.

I don't really see how you can safely squat under a bench press bar holder as the bench will be between your legs, if you trip......well I dont wanna think about it.

Safest option is dumbells IMHO.

HTH good luck!

SD

Pete · 21-11-2006, 08:53 AM

How about getting 2 lengths of sturdy twine, attatching a hook to one end of each piece, and attatching them to the ceiling so the hooks are at the required height. Hey presto, instant squat rack!
Actually, thinking about it, they might swing a bit......I'd go with the dumbells instead.

WongFuHung · 25-11-2006, 02:33 PM

Looking at it . Squat racks dont cost much. tell me how heavy should my squat be before I get one!?

WongFuHung · 25-11-2006, 02:37 PM

would these do the job

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/...ter%5FCatchers

Bulldozer · 25-11-2006, 03:49 PM

They aint tall enough mate, 50cm max it says, that aint very tall, half a metre!

check this out if u got the money and the room, its what i got , i train in my garage

http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/...er+Cages3.html

its a lot of dosh, but better than seriously injuring yourself

invisiblekid · 29-11-2006, 04:57 PM

A power rack/cage would be ideal really.

A power rack/cage would allow you to do 3/4 deads (or whatever they are called, squats and bench safely. I wouldn't buy them new. Check your local paper or the classifieds here.

20-11-2006, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
WongFuHung Martial Artist Working on Strength Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich , Uk Posts: 85	Getting the bar on your shoulders Non of the magazines or books I have deal with movements to get the bar on your shoulders ready for squats or other movements. I imagine you would use a clean and jerk or a snatch or something like that but I am not real that confident that I know those movements very well. Can anyone help?

20-11-2006, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
invisiblekid Hitman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,536	Most people have access to a squat rack like this: __________________ Most bodybuilders are actually insane. Albert Einstein defined insanity as "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".

20-11-2006, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
invisiblekid Hitman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,536	Not sure how much you can squat, but I certainly wouldn't be comfortable (or possibly able) to lift 100kg+ over my head and rest it down safely on my traps. If you are lifting over your head then yeah, as long as your form is good, it should be some benefit. Do you have access to a bench with rests for a barbell? Maybe you could squat under this after loading and lift from there. __________________ Most bodybuilders are actually insane. Albert Einstein defined insanity as "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".

20-11-2006, 11:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
invisiblekid Hitman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,536	Glad to be of service __________________ Most bodybuilders are actually insane. Albert Einstein defined insanity as "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".

21-11-2006, 07:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,623	Re: Getting the bar on your shoulders Squat with dumbells perhaps? Unless you are using a light squat weight it's unlikely you are going to be able to clean, press and return the bar to your traps. I don't really see how you can safely squat under a bench press bar holder as the bench will be between your legs, if you trip......well I dont wanna think about it. Safest option is dumbells IMHO. HTH good luck! SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

20-11-2006, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
WongFuHung Martial Artist Working on Strength Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich , Uk Posts: 85	I'm sorry I dont. I also think lifting the weight must be of use anyway. Dont you think?

20-11-2006, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
WongFuHung Martial Artist Working on Strength Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich , Uk Posts: 85	Now thats an great idea!

20-11-2006, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
BrokenBack Not as in the gay cowboy film, as in a back injury lol Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: uk Posts: 185	I train at home in my garage and i had the same problem, and couldnt afford a squat rack so i got some breeze blocks and cemented them up agaist one of the walls , then cemented a v-shaped peice of steel on top, bang the you go got a not very pretty but afective squat rack, just make sure its all set before you use it . lol:lift:

21-11-2006, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pete Gym Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NW Posts: 339	Re: Getting the bar on your shoulders How about getting 2 lengths of sturdy twine, attatching a hook to one end of each piece, and attatching them to the ceiling so the hooks are at the required height. Hey presto, instant squat rack! Actually, thinking about it, they might swing a bit......I'd go with the dumbells instead.

25-11-2006, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
WongFuHung Martial Artist Working on Strength Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich , Uk Posts: 85	Re: Getting the bar on your shoulders Looking at it . Squat racks dont cost much. tell me how heavy should my squat be before I get one!?

25-11-2006, 02:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
WongFuHung Martial Artist Working on Strength Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norwich , Uk Posts: 85	Re: Getting the bar on your shoulders would these do the job http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/...ter%5FCatchers

25-11-2006, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bulldozer craving a pizza :( Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,393	Re: Getting the bar on your shoulders They aint tall enough mate, 50cm max it says, that aint very tall, half a metre! check this out if u got the money and the room, its what i got , i train in my garage http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/...er+Cages3.html its a lot of dosh, but better than seriously injuring yourself

29-11-2006, 04:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
invisiblekid Hitman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,536	Re: Getting the bar on your shoulders A power rack/cage would be ideal really. A power rack/cage would allow you to do 3/4 deads (or whatever they are called, squats and bench safely. I wouldn't buy them new. Check your local paper or the classifieds here. __________________ Most bodybuilders are actually insane. Albert Einstein defined insanity as "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results".