For Those That Train Solo

[necia]

Just how heavy can you go on the Squat? I'm pretty sure I can squat heavier, but I can't physically lift the damn barbell off the floor and hike behind my head if I go any heavier than 30lbs. What's a girl to do? My dh comes home way late, and by the time he gets in I had better not even have my weights out?

Necia

 

[dirty~d~]

You need a squat rack. That will make things SOOO much easier.

 

[Will2BLean]

I use 30 lb dumbbells.

 

[necia]

Ya know I was eyeing a squat rack in Modell's I think, and I don't even have to think about my husband's reaction. I know for a fact I can't bring one of those into my tiny Apartment. I also refuse to buy another set of dumbells until I can afford me some power blocks. I guess I'll just squat what I can until I can afford to do better.

Necia

 

[dirty~d~]

Why wouldn't your husband let you have a squat rack? Doesn't he like the idea of his wife working out to better herself on more than just a physical level?

 

[necia]

Why wouldn't your husband let you have a squat rack? Doesn't he like the idea of his wife working out to better herself on more than just a physical level?

Nope sure doesn't. Now mind you his attitude normally wouldn't stop me, but deep down in my heart I know I can't fit a squat rack into my apartment.


Necia

 

[The Shadow]

why not do lunges


and then stiff deads ......to pre-exhaust then do the squats

 

[necia]

why not do lunges


and then stiff deads ......to pre-exhaust then do the squats

Because I never thought of that. Makes sense. Will definitly try that out tomorrow.

Necia

 

[dirty~d~]

Nope sure doesn't. Now mind you his attitude normally wouldn't stop me, but deep down in my heart I know I can't fit a squat rack into my apartment.


Necia

Bummer. Hopefully you're able to find a place where you can fit in a squat rack someday. I love mine.

Sorry to hear that your husband isn't very supportive of your interest in fitness.

 

[Sassy69]

It might be a little cumbersome, but you can also use resistance bands - wrap them around the bar and under your feet and use that to increase your lift load.