OHP in squat rack?
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Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
same- when I used to shave my head- they were 27$- a hair cut was 32... they literally paid for themselves in a single use.
and then I threw them away when I moved.
And I'm sad.
See, I've always thought there's not enough clipper-talk on this forum...
... anyway, you can borrow mine Jo. We'll have you shaved up before you know it!
I mean- if we got really serious we could just go smooth and bust out the straight razors but that takes time.
I loved having a shaved head (only half) it was great. I really have to fight with my hair stylist EVER time I get it cut to have her get it as tight as I like it- I'm thinking of growing it out significantly longer and then shaving the underside completely- so professional at work- and for dance- and then when I put it up I can still have the nice high and tight feel. makes me happy.
MOAR CLIPPERS!
IME, razor > clippers > hair
Or maybe I just don't wear "balding" very well.
I've only ever razored the standard bits- never my head. The man does his - he likes to bic (well it's no longer bic- because their razors suck- but you know).
I do have a thing for guys with no hair at all- I'm a sucker for that bic look and a little goatee/soulpatch.
mmmhmmmmmm
lordie lordie.0 -
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
same- when I used to shave my head- they were 27$- a hair cut was 32... they literally paid for themselves in a single use.
and then I threw them away when I moved.
And I'm sad.
See, I've always thought there's not enough clipper-talk on this forum...
... anyway, you can borrow mine Jo. We'll have you shaved up before you know it!
I mean- if we got really serious we could just go smooth and bust out the straight razors but that takes time.
I loved having a shaved head (only half) it was great. I really have to fight with my hair stylist EVER time I get it cut to have her get it as tight as I like it- I'm thinking of growing it out significantly longer and then shaving the underside completely- so professional at work- and for dance- and then when I put it up I can still have the nice high and tight feel. makes me happy.
MOAR CLIPPERS!
IME, razor > clippers > hair
Or maybe I just don't wear "balding" very well.
I've only ever razored the standard bits- never my head. The man does his - he likes to bic (well it's no longer bic- because their razors suck- but you know).
I do have a thing for guys with no hair at all- I'm a sucker for that bic look and a little goatee/soulpatch.
mmmhmmmmmm
lordie lordie.
I do the shaved head/2-day shadow look. Shaving my head is pretty easy, not having to shave my face is wonderful.0 -
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
same- when I used to shave my head- they were 27$- a hair cut was 32... they literally paid for themselves in a single use.
and then I threw them away when I moved.
And I'm sad.
See, I've always thought there's not enough clipper-talk on this forum...
... anyway, you can borrow mine Jo. We'll have you shaved up before you know it!
I mean- if we got really serious we could just go smooth and bust out the straight razors but that takes time.
I loved having a shaved head (only half) it was great. I really have to fight with my hair stylist EVER time I get it cut to have her get it as tight as I like it- I'm thinking of growing it out significantly longer and then shaving the underside completely- so professional at work- and for dance- and then when I put it up I can still have the nice high and tight feel. makes me happy.
MOAR CLIPPERS!
IME, razor > clippers > hair
Or maybe I just don't wear "balding" very well.
I've only ever razored the standard bits- never my head. The man does his - he likes to bic (well it's no longer bic- because their razors suck- but you know).
I do have a thing for guys with no hair at all- I'm a sucker for that bic look and a little goatee/soulpatch.
mmmhmmmmmm
lordie lordie.
I do the shaved head/2-day shadow look. Shaving my head is pretty easy, not having to shave my face is wonderful.
LOL- some people grow way to fast for that- I remember at VMI- when we were rats- some of the guys had to shave 2x a day- it was miserable.
But yeah- a little shadow scruff- so fabulous.
BF hates it- he has like mini schedule he keeps- it's kind of comical. I love when his head gets a little like a baby barillo pad!!!0 -
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
same- when I used to shave my head- they were 27$- a hair cut was 32... they literally paid for themselves in a single use.
and then I threw them away when I moved.
And I'm sad.
See, I've always thought there's not enough clipper-talk on this forum...
... anyway, you can borrow mine Jo. We'll have you shaved up before you know it!
I mean- if we got really serious we could just go smooth and bust out the straight razors but that takes time.
I loved having a shaved head (only half) it was great. I really have to fight with my hair stylist EVER time I get it cut to have her get it as tight as I like it- I'm thinking of growing it out significantly longer and then shaving the underside completely- so professional at work- and for dance- and then when I put it up I can still have the nice high and tight feel. makes me happy.
MOAR CLIPPERS!
IME, razor > clippers > hair
Or maybe I just don't wear "balding" very well.
Sadly, I had to google this. I was thinking "What's the Institute of Mechanical Engineers got to do with squatting in the clipper rack?".
(Much) More coffee and then I should really get back to work...
I had to read that a few times to figure out what IME was...
I like that your head went to the engineers
*swoon* lol0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
same- when I used to shave my head- they were 27$- a hair cut was 32... they literally paid for themselves in a single use.
and then I threw them away when I moved.
And I'm sad.
See, I've always thought there's not enough clipper-talk on this forum...
... anyway, you can borrow mine Jo. We'll have you shaved up before you know it!
I mean- if we got really serious we could just go smooth and bust out the straight razors but that takes time.
I loved having a shaved head (only half) it was great. I really have to fight with my hair stylist EVER time I get it cut to have her get it as tight as I like it- I'm thinking of growing it out significantly longer and then shaving the underside completely- so professional at work- and for dance- and then when I put it up I can still have the nice high and tight feel. makes me happy.
MOAR CLIPPERS!
IME, razor > clippers > hair
Or maybe I just don't wear "balding" very well.
Sadly, I had to google this. I was thinking "What's the Institute of Mechanical Engineers got to do with squatting in the clipper rack?".
(Much) More coffee and then I should really get back to work...
I had to read that a few times to figure out what IME was...
I like that your head went to the engineers
*swoon* lol
Yeah, I'm guessing I'm not down with the kids....
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
same- when I used to shave my head- they were 27$- a hair cut was 32... they literally paid for themselves in a single use.
and then I threw them away when I moved.
And I'm sad.
See, I've always thought there's not enough clipper-talk on this forum...
... anyway, you can borrow mine Jo. We'll have you shaved up before you know it!
I mean- if we got really serious we could just go smooth and bust out the straight razors but that takes time.
I loved having a shaved head (only half) it was great. I really have to fight with my hair stylist EVER time I get it cut to have her get it as tight as I like it- I'm thinking of growing it out significantly longer and then shaving the underside completely- so professional at work- and for dance- and then when I put it up I can still have the nice high and tight feel. makes me happy.
MOAR CLIPPERS!
IME, razor > clippers > hair
Or maybe I just don't wear "balding" very well.
Sadly, I had to google this. I was thinking "What's the Institute of Mechanical Engineers got to do with squatting in the clipper rack?".
(Much) More coffee and then I should really get back to work...
I had to read that a few times to figure out what IME was...
I like that your head went to the engineers
*swoon* lol
Yeah, I'm guessing I'm not down with the kids....
I'm 25 and I'm not either if it makes you feel better0 -
yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »
I never said you did. I didn't imply anything. I asked a question.yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »
Where should someone squat when someone squatting is in the squat rack?
So then no one should complaining when someone is using the squat rack to do any exercise?
Strawman.
Where did I say/imply that?
What you did imply was that OHP and squats go hand in hand in the squat rack which I totally disagree with.
No I did not and yes you did.yopeeps025 wrote: »
Where should someone squat when someone squatting is in the squat rack?
So what was this question? A joke? Sarcasm? Did I interpet this wrong?
Neither. I was making a point that people have to wait if a power cage/squat rack is being used, or just work in.
It's probably easier to work in with someone OHP'ing.
For example, my OHP can be as quick as 10 minutes if someone is waiting. The person wanting to squat can do their warm ups during this time - either using the weight I have on the bar, or adding more. It is no real difference than working in with someone squatting - but much quicker - so timing is probably such that it is less of a disruption to their routine.
Also, I have no idea where you went from OHP/Squats to any lift/squats. I never said or implied that.
You asked a question earlier we how much you can lift from pins v cleaning the bar. I can lift more from pins and have less chance of injury. If I am doing OHP, I am training OHP. I am not training cleans. I need pins to get a decent OHP session in. I do not care where the pins are - but usually they are on the squat rack/power cage, so that is where I will press. However, as with any lift you are doing, you need to be respectful to other lifters and allow them to work in where possible. I also think that you should try to adapt your routine as much as you can to allow for squatters to use the power cage/squat rack - but within reason.
Your first sentence.Neither. I was making a point that people have to wait if a power cage/squat rack is being used, or just work in.
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So if we are waiting or working in then we cannot complain when people use the rack to do any exercise.
interesting with your pins vs cleans.
Also I know your not using me per say but I only squat in the racks.
What is it with the strawmen?
Again...where did I say/imply that? If you read my response, it should be pretty clear that I did not.
You may only squat in the racks. I also do OHPs, for reasons already noted.
While yes you are only talking about OHP and Squats I was not. I was talking about any exercise in the rack.Neither. I was making a point that people have to wait if a power cage/squat rack is being used, or just work in.
For example. today is squat day for me on 5/3/1 program. I know 100% that when I go to the gym today that the rack will be in use. My gym only has one because we love to be a weak community college. 90% of the time it not squats or rack pulls. I'm going to ask how many sets person has doing whatever exercise it is. If another bar is available I will do my warm up sets with dl,clean,OHP to back squat. It gets to a certain point where I need to pins. People do notice that in the past and have given up doing something other then squats in the rack so I could continue to increase weight in the rack. It usually the person either curling or doing shoulder shrugs in the rack. Thinking about gym goers at my gym, people are not OHP in the squat rack.
As much as I like to work in with someone it would almost take more time to lift than I lift, change weight, then set timer to 60 seconds.
And my post responded.
If you want me to lay it out for you.....no, not any exercise but I am not even sure why you are asking me as its a silly question imo.
Not sure why you are setting a timer for 60 seconds either tbh.
It is the way I use rest periods. I like to keep them very short on strength days. I even keep them short on a max day until like 95% of max then I bump timer up to 2 minutes for max lifts.
No way can I do 60 second rests even on hyper days on working sets and definitely not on strength days - not even 2 minutes. I rest up to 10 minutes between some sets for strength days.
ten minutes …? hmmm interesting….
Yep.
Kinda working for me so far
That being said, I would probably limit it to 5 if someone were waiting for the rack/cage.
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Lol, so do you eat on your bench?IsaackGMOON wrote: »My gym only has 1 squat rack. There isn't a power rack, there's a smith machine but I haven't heard good things about them.
Is it considered bad gym etiquette to do OHP in the squat rack? Cleaning the bar is getting quite tiresome and I'm just dreading the day something goes wrong when I can't get a rep out or something.
The squat rack I use is too short to OHP in, so I just set the pins on the outside ("front") of the rack and do it out there. I mean if you miss a rep you're just going to lower it back to your shoulders anyway, right? And if someone doesn't mind you being behind them then you could even OHP in front of the rack while they squat inside it.
I mean is everyone expected to power clean every OHP set? lulz
edit: was thinking power rack. for just a squat rack, idk, just hope no one asks you to leave, I guess.
nope they can use the bench if it is setup properly (similar to pic below)
...that's what I did until I got my squat rack at home.
I don't have issues with OHP'ing in the rack...even if there is just one rack...but if someone is waiting to do squats I would let them in and do what I mentioned above...because no I don't want to clean 90-100lbs (my OHP) for more than a couple reps...
If I wanted to do squats...I would ask them to either work me in or leave it for me as I needed it more than them...but that's only if there was one rack...
I have tried to unrack from benches before - unfortunately, the bench is too far back and I cannot get a good position - I end up having to lean over which is not ideal at all. If it is set up so you can, then I would try - but then again, you are now using a bench and the benchers will start complaining!!
Yah it's not ideal but worked for a while..wouldn't want to try it now that i have my own personal squat rack...
Me too - I have a power cage in my dining room (along with a commercial lat pull down/seated cable row, calf raise machine and deadlift platform lol).
I still occasionally lift in gyms - but only when working out with others and luckily have never had issues with people waiting to use squat racks or power cages in them (either because they were PL'ing gyms and had a bunch or because most people did not squat).
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The set up happens to be such that at a push I could sit on the cable machine seat and eat at the dining table lol. Dining table is pretty much useless and never used to eat at now.0 -
samhennings wrote: »
You could stick with your £20/month place and stick the difference (or as much as you can) aside whilst you scour ebay/gumtree/freecycle and the like for 2nd hand pieces of kit - build up your own set-up....
again, something Ive got in the back of my mind. We have no space for that at all at the moment, but if we look to move Ill be wanting a garage or something I can use to set up at home!
Assuming my current enthusiasm keeps going!
Well the beauty of sticking a bit of cash away a month (again, if you can afford it) is that if later on down the road you decide you want to change your mind - you have a bunch of cash to spend on something else.
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
Even though I have quite a lot of shiz in my home gym, it has definitely paid for itself- convenience wise and financially. My cage was a cheap one, weights were bought on sale/2nd hand, cable machine was a really really good price - old apartment complex one and I made (well someone else made at my direction lol) my deadlift platform. Biggest issue is usually space.
Same thing with my espresso machine - bought a fancy espresso machine and it paid for itself in a month with all the money I was saving at starbucks lol.0 -
Lol, so do you eat on your bench?IsaackGMOON wrote: »My gym only has 1 squat rack. There isn't a power rack, there's a smith machine but I haven't heard good things about them.
Is it considered bad gym etiquette to do OHP in the squat rack? Cleaning the bar is getting quite tiresome and I'm just dreading the day something goes wrong when I can't get a rep out or something.
The squat rack I use is too short to OHP in, so I just set the pins on the outside ("front") of the rack and do it out there. I mean if you miss a rep you're just going to lower it back to your shoulders anyway, right? And if someone doesn't mind you being behind them then you could even OHP in front of the rack while they squat inside it.
I mean is everyone expected to power clean every OHP set? lulz
edit: was thinking power rack. for just a squat rack, idk, just hope no one asks you to leave, I guess.
nope they can use the bench if it is setup properly (similar to pic below)
...that's what I did until I got my squat rack at home.
I don't have issues with OHP'ing in the rack...even if there is just one rack...but if someone is waiting to do squats I would let them in and do what I mentioned above...because no I don't want to clean 90-100lbs (my OHP) for more than a couple reps...
If I wanted to do squats...I would ask them to either work me in or leave it for me as I needed it more than them...but that's only if there was one rack...
I have tried to unrack from benches before - unfortunately, the bench is too far back and I cannot get a good position - I end up having to lean over which is not ideal at all. If it is set up so you can, then I would try - but then again, you are now using a bench and the benchers will start complaining!!
Yah it's not ideal but worked for a while..wouldn't want to try it now that i have my own personal squat rack...
Me too - I have a power cage in my dining room (along with a commercial lat pull down/seated cable row, calf raise machine and deadlift platform lol).
I still occasionally lift in gyms - but only when working out with others and luckily have never had issues with people waiting to use squat racks or power cages in them (either because they were PL'ing gyms and had a bunch or because most people did not squat).
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
The set up happens to be such that at a push I could sit on the cable machine seat and eat at the dining table lol. Dining table is pretty much useless and never used to eat at now.
This amuses me and makes me smile.0 -
I'm about to go do squats on a Smith machine...come at me, bro.0
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LolBroScience wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »
I never said you did. I didn't imply anything. I asked a question.yopeeps025 wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »
Where should someone squat when someone squatting is in the squat rack?
So then no one should complaining when someone is using the squat rack to do any exercise?
Strawman.
Where did I say/imply that?
What you did imply was that OHP and squats go hand in hand in the squat rack which I totally disagree with.
No I did not and yes you did.yopeeps025 wrote: »
Where should someone squat when someone squatting is in the squat rack?
So what was this question? A joke? Sarcasm? Did I interpet this wrong?
Neither. I was making a point that people have to wait if a power cage/squat rack is being used, or just work in.
It's probably easier to work in with someone OHP'ing.
For example, my OHP can be as quick as 10 minutes if someone is waiting. The person wanting to squat can do their warm ups during this time - either using the weight I have on the bar, or adding more. It is no real difference than working in with someone squatting - but much quicker - so timing is probably such that it is less of a disruption to their routine.
Also, I have no idea where you went from OHP/Squats to any lift/squats. I never said or implied that.
You asked a question earlier we how much you can lift from pins v cleaning the bar. I can lift more from pins and have less chance of injury. If I am doing OHP, I am training OHP. I am not training cleans. I need pins to get a decent OHP session in. I do not care where the pins are - but usually they are on the squat rack/power cage, so that is where I will press. However, as with any lift you are doing, you need to be respectful to other lifters and allow them to work in where possible. I also think that you should try to adapt your routine as much as you can to allow for squatters to use the power cage/squat rack - but within reason.
Your first sentence.Neither. I was making a point that people have to wait if a power cage/squat rack is being used, or just work in.
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So if we are waiting or working in then we cannot complain when people use the rack to do any exercise.
interesting with your pins vs cleans.
Also I know your not using me per say but I only squat in the racks.
What is it with the strawmen?
Again...where did I say/imply that? If you read my response, it should be pretty clear that I did not.
You may only squat in the racks. I also do OHPs, for reasons already noted.
While yes you are only talking about OHP and Squats I was not. I was talking about any exercise in the rack.Neither. I was making a point that people have to wait if a power cage/squat rack is being used, or just work in.
For example. today is squat day for me on 5/3/1 program. I know 100% that when I go to the gym today that the rack will be in use. My gym only has one because we love to be a weak community college. 90% of the time it not squats or rack pulls. I'm going to ask how many sets person has doing whatever exercise it is. If another bar is available I will do my warm up sets with dl,clean,OHP to back squat. It gets to a certain point where I need to pins. People do notice that in the past and have given up doing something other then squats in the rack so I could continue to increase weight in the rack. It usually the person either curling or doing shoulder shrugs in the rack. Thinking about gym goers at my gym, people are not OHP in the squat rack.
As much as I like to work in with someone it would almost take more time to lift than I lift, change weight, then set timer to 60 seconds.
And my post responded.
If you want me to lay it out for you.....no, not any exercise but I am not even sure why you are asking me as its a silly question imo.
Not sure why you are setting a timer for 60 seconds either tbh.
It is the way I use rest periods. I like to keep them very short on strength days. I even keep them short on a max day until like 95% of max then I bump timer up to 2 minutes for max lifts.
who uses a timer on 1 rep maxes?
This.... and why so short?
That's what she said.0 -
samhennings wrote: »
You could stick with your £20/month place and stick the difference (or as much as you can) aside whilst you scour ebay/gumtree/freecycle and the like for 2nd hand pieces of kit - build up your own set-up....
again, something Ive got in the back of my mind. We have no space for that at all at the moment, but if we look to move Ill be wanting a garage or something I can use to set up at home!
Assuming my current enthusiasm keeps going!
Well the beauty of sticking a bit of cash away a month (again, if you can afford it) is that if later on down the road you decide you want to change your mind - you have a bunch of cash to spend on something else.
Also, once you own your own equipment your gym fees go down to £0/month... it's actually a great long term investment that will end up saving you money. I did the same thing with hair clippers. After I'd shaved my own head 4 times they'd paid for themselves - 8 years later? I'm still profiting...
But only if you use them exclusively for the hair on your head. Using them for anything else is just rude.0 -
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My gym only has one power rack and no squat racks, barbell bench press or overhead press stations. There is a smith but I find that quite horrible for squats. o that leaves the one power rack to do squats, bench press and overhead press. There is another bar for Deadlifts and rows. Not ideal. I hate it sometimes as I want to do all of the above movements so it's very annoying when someone is there. Although in fairness, most who use it also want to do compound lifts as well, so it's the gyms problem really. Most of the time it's ok. When I see the rack free I practically run to it lol. I someone is there, it's fine to just ask them how long.
But there are some who just take too long - chatting or on their phone. Even taking the bar from the rack to do deadlifts even though there is another bar free and for that purpose.
It's cheap though, only £11.99 per month (about $18 I think).0 -
I saw some pure genius at the gym this weekend. OHP with a Smith Machine. But, WAIT! It isn't as bad as you might think.
It was one of these ^^^. See where the plates are stored on the back side? A woman took off the stored plates at around shoulder height. She set her barbell there, for loading and between sets. Awesome. Add this to the list of things a Smith Machine is good for.0 -
I see nothing wrong with OHP in the squat rack and if anyone just walks up to give you attitude about it they have other problems.
I had a guy that huffed, puffed, moaned and groaned standing next to me while waiting for me to finish using the squat rack (and I was actually squatting). Normally I let folks work in but I did not speed up my workout in the slightest with how rude this dude was being. Worst part, there are a total of 3 squat racks at my gym and I was on mine the least about of time and he other bothered me, not the other two dudes. He didn't want to wait at all. I think some people come into the gym looking for problems or trying to start one.
Be courteous and treat others how you want to be treated, but don't let *kitten* hats walk on you.0
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