Using boards solo. Forget the duct tape

[Devastation]

I posted this elsewhere. Thought I would share it with everyone.

I also usually lift alone...well my wife spots me sometimes so I don't die. When doing boards this is what you need to do. Take two dress belts you don't like or use anymore. One of them will get ruined. loop one end of the belt into the other like you would a regular belt. If done right it should look like one big belt. Now take it and put it around the middle of your upper body with the boards on your chest and punch holes in it where the different boards height will be. Make the holes so they seem like it will be a little too tight. chances are they won't be. Now every time you bench lay the belts on the bench, lay down on the belts, sit the board you're going to do on your chest, and then strap them to your chest with the boards. When you approach a real heavy PR, make sure to at least have someone keep an eye on you so you don't die. This will save alot of headaches of worrying about the boards staying in place or having to duct tape (why?) the boards to you.

 

[IrishPower]

HEY! great idea... you are awesome.

i think i will try this saturday.

also, i will try not to die either.

/t

 

[IronLion]

thats a good one, also try just putting it under a tight shirt

 

[goldberg6995]

I just double a miniband and put it around my body. it keeps it on there really well.

 

[MULE1]

You guys have got to find w/o partners holy shit

 

[jeremys]

i almost die at least once a week. i usually put the boards under a sweater but now the sweater is too loose so they slide around anyway. also it's summer so i sweat through it and get soaked

MULE, i would love a serious training partner, but there are none in my area. usually i just get my brother or the neighbor kid to spot/change plates but all they do is bitch and moan the whole time

 

[GRIMMER]

Good idea but a little to much trouble. Serioiusly guys, the easiest way to use boards by yourself is to put them under your shirt right against your skin. If you shove them up far enough ,like almost to your chin, you will not have to worry about them sliding around and can focus more on the lift rather than getting the boards in place. Just thought this could help.

 

[tad69]

I bought a roll of wide velcro at wal-mart and adhered it to each board and a strip to my shirt. Now my wife just drops another board in place as needed.

 

[Parabellum]

Bungee cords with hooks at the ends. They sell them at automotive stores.

 

[T-Man2003]

Under the shirt or use bands to hold em is the way to go I think. The belt idea seems like a good one to keep them on, but it seems like too much effort.