Not enought options for machines

[curtissmiller]

I am curious because the gym that I belong to is really not that great and only has dumbbells.

Since I do not have a barbell, am I going to see a negative impact on my progress.

I guess sometimes I just feel pretty limited in my options. For example, I am a big squater but without the barbell I really cant do them like they are supposed to do.

Any opinions or advice?

 

[tehkevroy]

your gym doenst have a barbell??? I guess you have a smith machine at gym?

 

[b fold the truth]

You can't find a way to squat?

http://www.clintdarden.com/Newsletter/November2007.htm

Check the video listed about 1/2 way down in the "Squats" Section.

 

[silver_shadow]

what kind of gym is that - i'd say there's no point paying money for a bunch of DBs and machines.... try what you will you cannot replace a barbell. either find a new gym or look into home gym options...

 

[sopac]

I am curious because the gym that I belong to is really not that great and only has dumbbells.

Since I do not have a barbell, am I going to see a negative impact on my progress.

I guess sometimes I just feel pretty limited in my options. For example, I am a big squater but without the barbell I really cant do them like they are supposed to do.

Any opinions or advice?

IMO dumbells are the way to go but ive never heard of a gym without a barbell, id find a new gym if i were you.

 

[jumpmaster82]

DBs are the way to go. but WTF kind of a gym doesnt have a barbell???? i hope your not paying for a membership at this shady place bro.