westside for guys who train alone.

[powerforward]

any of you guys train westside alone? i'm intrigued by what i read about w.b.b training but i workout at home/ alone. just wondering if anyone else does this?

also i am thinking of buying a power rack, any other ideas on some equipment that could help me workout alone?i currently have a bench/ standing calf raise/p.curl bench/ dip station/ and db's from 25 to 120's.

any help or input is appreciated.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

I train alone. I have a power rack, olympic wieghts, thick bar, ez curl bar, adjustable db's, and I am saving $ for bands.

you can use a milk crate to mimic a box squat depending on your depth. you can get constructive and build a box. also you can build boards too.

I can't think of anything else right now and I am a total novice @ WSB persay.

BUMP for others.

 

[bignate73]

im careful.

had a ME day yesterday and decided to go 1 board presses (brand new to me). it worked out well, i felt confident and knew when i had reached my limit. granted it doesnt leave room for failure, but i can always do pin presses when i think i might fail.

my gym isnt set up even remotely ideal for this type of training but i make do. bought some boards. built some boxes (still havent used them...) but its cheap to do and a fun type of training.

my strength is UP. i would have never got under 285 alone, but did yesterday. take your time, get a spotter when you are getting up in the poundages (someone will always help). you should be fine.

 

[t3c]

I train alone...its no big deal...train smart

you NEED a power rack, barbell, weights, box

thats it

everything else is secondary

 

[powerforward]

any suggestions on a good power rack?

 

[t3c]

newyorkbarbells.com

for quality and price...best racks

 

[sk*]

I train alone, but I would suggest getting a partner on 1rep maxes. I had to get stitches in my finger cause I dropped the squat bar on it recently. Luckily it wasn't a big deal since I have already recovered mostly, but I am scared to do box squats now without a spot.

-sk

 

[PolishHammer1977]

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