Monolift=Xtra lbs. Squat

[BigD50]

I was just wondering if anyone thinks that using a Monolft would allow a person to squat more weight? The organizations(USAPL,WABDL) I have lifted in don't use them. They use the jack stands, which I hate. But half the battle for me is backing up and getting set-up and then putting the weight back after the squat. I've never tried a Monolift before, but I think if all I had to do is set-up and squat I may be able to add 50 lbs. or so to my squat. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[1-dawg]

It helps but not nearly as much as you think. You might pick up 20lbs or so. Also, it takes a lot of practice to setup in a monolift w/o taking any steps. Most of the people I know needed to practice it before a meet.

 

[spatts]

I don't know if I can contribute it to the monolift alone, but I certainly squat alot more than I think I can with a monolift. Probably because I don't waste all my energy walking it out.

 

[zackdarnell]

Most of the people I know needed to practice it before a meet.

I will probably be competinng in a meet that uses a monolift, but there is no way I can practice using one before the meet. My gym doesnt have a monolift. Should I try to do anything to prepare, and is there anything I can do?

 

[dg21]

Yo Zack, I had never used on until last weekend. I had no problem setting up. You just straighten you legs and you are set. I don't see how it could be a hard thing to do.

 

[zackdarnell]

Yo Zack, I had never used on until last weekend. I had no problem setting up. You just straighten you legs and you are set. I don't see how it could be a hard thing to do.

Thanks. I wont worry about it, then.

 

[IrishPower]

get there the night before early and play with the rack height.

it does make a difference. you could just walk out with the weight if that is what you are used to.

as the weight gets higher, the setup makes more and more of a difference.