Stronglifts 5x5 for Women

Join

What are these shelves on the squat rack?

Options
Ariadnula
Ariadnula Posts: 435 Member
in Social Groups
Last night, during a rest, I took this photo of these wee shelves on the opposite squat rack.
I always just fold them down, if I'm using that one - but what are they for?
And yes, those are my legs in the background :smile:
624ercyy08lx.jpg

Replies

  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    Options
    They're for spotters. If you pull a bench in there, position it so your head is towards those steps, then the spotter can stand on those and help you if you struggle. They're more for incline bench since that puts you at an angle that is hard to help spot from the ground if you struggle with it.
  • mirrim52
    mirrim52 Posts: 763 Member
    Options
    I use them to reach the built in pull up bar :D
  • Ariadnula
    Ariadnula Posts: 435 Member
    Options
    xcalygrl wrote: »
    They're for spotters. If you pull a bench in there, position it so your head is towards those steps, then the spotter can stand on those and help you if you struggle. They're more for incline bench since that puts you at an angle that is hard to help spot from the ground if you struggle with it.

    Oooohhh, I see! Thanks!
    mirrim52 wrote: »
    I use them to reach the built in pull up bar :D

    It would take a higher shelf for me to reach :smile:
  • andylllI
    andylllI Posts: 379 Member
    Options
    They are also good for ATG goblet squats
  • canadianlbs
    canadianlbs Posts: 5,199 Member
    Options
    all i really focus on is the scary metal spike

Categories