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1. Earl - Member

   The gym here at work doesn;t have any kind of rack for squats. That means I can only squat what I can lift over my head.
   I'm not allowed to buy a rack/stand (liability issue) so the the only reasonable thing I can think of is to squat with resistance bands attached to the ends of the bar and stand on the band in the middle (picture bow and arrow).

   Anybody do this?
   The current bar is 60kg and I want to be squatting equivelent of 80kg+
   What strength bands do I need to have an effect?
   Will i need a couple of bands?
   What is the best way to attach to ends of bar?
   Can you recommend some?

   Much thanks

   Posted 8 months ago #
2. big yim - Member

   Could you not do barbell squats ?

   Posted 8 months ago #
3. big yim - Member

   Sorry, dumbbell squats

   Posted 8 months ago #
4. mightymarmite - Member

   Dumbell squats with wrist straps ?

   Edit ... beaten

   Or deadlift, standard and romanian to get a better leg balance ...

   Posted 8 months ago #
5. sadexpunk - Member

   could you not do one legged squats (pistols)? I do bodyweight stuff like that when I haven't got access to weights. currently just starting on 'convict conditioning' if you fancy Googling it?

   Posted 8 months ago #
6. big yim - Member

   I got convict conditioning and ended up with a lightbulb up my arse. Dont think I was soon it right though

   Posted 8 months ago #
7. bravohotel8er - Member

   I thought this was going to be about crusty types with Discharge tribute acts and unconventional living arrangements.

   Posted 8 months ago #
8. konabunny - Member

   I thought this was a thread about Chumbawumba.

   Posted 8 months ago #
9. Earl - Member

   Max dumbell weight is 20kg

   Just looked up romanian squat - will give it a try. I assume you can add weight with dumbells too!

   But nothing feels like the squat!

   Posted 8 months ago #
10. Stuey01 - Member

    Front squat. Deadlift. Job done.
    Over head squat is fun. Press the barbell over your head, hold it there, squat. You won't need much weight for this one.

    With the bands, How do you plan to attach the bands to the bar and get it up over your head, then back down after?

    Posted 8 months ago #

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