do you bench in a cage ?

[donsj]

How many of you bench in a power cage ? I never like to go heavy without it having dropped 245 on my chest about a year ago in a meet. Of course in a meet you're on your own and I find myself sometimes thinking about it. I got a 345 in that rack and don't know if I would have done that without the secure feeling I got in training in it.

 

[Quadsweeps Sister]

There is no power cage at our gym. I am sure it is a secure feeling. Another thing - there is no power cage in a meet...

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Mythicwrld

"We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more."

 

[IGNITE]

Isnt it amazing how much more you can lift when you feel secure? ITS ALL IN THE MIND

AT my current new gym I have one, Im gonna take full advantage of it.

 

[Parabellum]

I do all the time. I train alone.... no powerlifters at my gym.

I dropped 365 once, but it I flattened out and it hit the bars.....
I also dumped 495 on my face, but it hit the bars so I was safe.

I love the power rack!!!!

 

[fortunatesun]

What's really helped me has been speed bench on DE day. I was never a good bencher, and I'm still not by any means, but speed work had the unexpected benefit of teaching me to control the weight, not letting the weight control me. It's given me the confidence to attempt bigger lifts by improving my focus and my ability to power through sticking points.

 

[WC82]

I always train in a cage when I bench. I can still touch my chest, but can flatten out and have it hit the side bars if needed. Plus my head is untouchable. I think if you are a serious powerlifter and don't bench inside the safety of a cage, then you're justing asking to take one in the kisser. And sooner or later you will. Then that person will always use a cage going forward (unless they have a death wish).

 

[richspc]

Find a gym that has powerlifters. We use the powerrack for lockouts only, the rest of our benchpress work we have spotters, about 8-10 total members in the group. If you dont have spotters you better get yourself inside of a powerrack.

 

[majutsu]

I use a powerrack for squatting and benching. Fantastic for going solo!

 

[cubuff27]

I work out at LA Fitness in Coconut Creek, Florida.....No one there even knows what a power rack even is!

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

i have but its not easy becayuse the power racks are in one room & the benches are about 100 ft away..so its a pain. i always found that most peeps (men) will spot for me..weird huh. LOL