squats without a squat rack
I have most of the equipment needed for Alwyn's workouts in a home gym and I am planning to start the exercises tomorrow. However I do not own a squat rack. I already know that I am able to do 15 straight squats with 40-45lbs on my barbell, but that I struggle to lift much more than this onto my shoulders, which will obviously quickly become a problem in terms of building up strength in this exercise. I work out usually when the kids are at school and my husband at work so there is no-one to help me. A couple of other people are discussing this on the thread below "working out at home" who are in a similar boat. Other than buying a squat rack (which I am prepared to do, but not everyone has the space/ cash) is there any other solution to this problem - is there a way the workout can be adjusted not to need this equipment - for example - doing more sets at lower weight - or is this not in the spirit of the workout?
Thanks
Ruth
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