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Old 07-22-2008, 09:18 PM   #151 (permalink)
Eric Cressey
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Since I don't have a spotter I am a bit worried about the squats. For bench I don't mind asking for a spot. But few people kow how to properly spot a squat. It may not be much of an issue as I get into the routine but on the heaviest days should I lower the weight and stick to my guns or should I dare wonder near a smith machine.
We have a fixed bar power rack in my gym and although the dropping of a wieght would not kill me it would definately be painful due to how low it is.
Just to confirm: you do not have access to a free-weight power rack?
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