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  1. 12-16-2009, 02:54 PM #1
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    New gym blows.

    Well i am traveling for work and ill be away for about 8 months. I go to the local gym (ballys) yesterday and find out i can't do squat!

    I go to the squat rack and the fixed hooks to hold the bar are at very awkward heights. I am 5'6 and the higher hook is so high i have to tip toe to get off the hooks (dangerous when heavy) so i said screw that. I then walked over to the power rack and adjusted the hooks to where i feel it would be OK and it must be setup just like the squat rack. The higher setting is to high and the lower setting is to low (puts back at risk).

    WTF !
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    ballys....thats worst then planet fitness....

    there has to another gym around bro....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman33 View Post
    ballys....thats worst then planet fitness....

    there has to another gym around bro....
    The only other option i have is LA fitness but i already have a membership for ballys.
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    LA fitness is not a bad place.

    the people suck but the equipment is not bad at all.
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    Is there a hack squat machine there atleast?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman33 View Post
    LA fitness is not a bad place.

    the people suck but the equipment is not bad at all.
    The LA fitness around my house blew. I ended up canceling my membership within a week. Maybe ill try a week trial at the fitness to see how this gym is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stack_it View Post
    Is there a hack squat machine there atleast?
    They do have a hack machine.
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    Totally misleading title. I was expecting a sexy story.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JDawg1536 View Post
    Totally misleading title. I was expecting a sexy story.
    Well when i went into the mens room i was flashed by an 80 year guy which by the looks of him hasn't trimmed since he was 16.
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    did u get his number?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman33 View Post
    did u get his number?
    Shhhhhhhh (i did).
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    LMFAO I saw the title and was wondering who jim was....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post
    LMFAO I saw the title and was wondering who jim was....

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    Whats wrong with you guys ?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Friend View Post
    All that semen has stunted your growth!
    If that were true i should be 4'2
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    If that were true i should be 4'2


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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post


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    do a dumbell squat!
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    Lunges and leg presses bro. But why do they have 'fixed' hooks? I've never been to a Bally's but i heard that they just want your money and no room to workout.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stpete View Post
    Lunges and leg presses bro. But why do they have 'fixed' hooks? I've never been to a Bally's but i heard that they just want your money and no room to workout.
    Leg presses and lunges are what i did.

    I have the squat rack with fixed hooks.
    The power rack has adjustable hooks but the space between each setting in great which makes the height adjustment odd.
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    I'm 5'6 and I take 315 off the rack from a lower spot cause the next one up is to fvkin high I just got used to it and make sure I'm under the bar when I unrack
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    Quote Originally Posted by cubnlynx View Post
    I'm 5'6 and I take 315 off the rack from a lower spot cause the next one up is to fvkin high I just got used to it and make sure I'm under the bar when I unrack
    I won't risk it. Picking up the weight isn't too bad but when i am tired and going to rerack i have to sort of unlock my back to lower the bar into the lower hook. Not worth it in my eyes.
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    Why even lift your legs
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    Quote Originally Posted by BEER WHORE View Post
    Why even lift your legs
    I know. No more legs for me. Its going to be all bi's and chest.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BEER WHORE View Post
    Why even lift your legs
    You're not serious right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    I know. No more legs for me. Its going to be all bi's and chest.
    Anything else is just waste of time.
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    Would it be impossible to alter your own height by placing weights under your feet? Or maybe if you packed a mini sort of wooden platform in your gym bag you could just put it on the floor when you do squats?

    I don't think it would be that hard to do if you get creative..
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    I am going to open my own gym one day. Its going to be a niche gym for bodybuilders, athletes and powerlifters only. Probably invite only as well. I cant stand corporate gyms with rubber coated plates, only one "arm curl rack" so I can never squat and skinny ass personal trainers running around talking shit and exercising their 45 year old baby boomer with fake tits and a nose job with fitness bands and balance balls.

    No no no!

    Its going to be all iron, no rubber bands, no swiss balls. If your in the Power rack and not doing dead lift or squats your automatically banned. And a prone leg curl machine, for gods sake.
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    Squat rack at my gym doesn't fit me well either. I steal one of the step platforms from the aerobics room and stand on it. Roughly 3in tall. Also works great for calf raises.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bojangles69;49***38
    Would it be impossible to alter your own height by placing weights under your feet? Or maybe if you packed a mini sort of wooden platform in your gym bag you could just put it on the floor when you do squats?

    I don't think it would be that hard to do if you get creative..
    I could get one of those step-up things but my concern is still the risk. What if i have a lot if weight on there and go to step back (to get off the plate) and i slip. Again the benefits do not out weight the risk IMO.

    I am going to check out that LA fitness next week. Maybe get a free week trial or something.
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    open your own gym up DSM. sexual favours for memberships
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    Just don't squat to failure and even squats with a lighter weight is better than no squats.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mooseman33 View Post
    LA fitness is not a bad place.

    the people suck but the equipment is not bad at all.
    x2. Douchey people, descent equipment. Varies by location. All the ones around me are several years old and only one of them has updated/repaired/replaced their equipment. They don't seem to be cock suckers about rules either, as it's corporate owned and no one gives a fk.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    Well i am traveling for work and ill be away for about 8 months. I go to the local gym (ballys) yesterday and find out i can't do squat!

    I go to the squat rack and the fixed hooks to hold the bar are at very awkward heights. I am 5'6 and the higher hook is so high i have to tip toe to get off the hooks (dangerous when heavy) so i said screw that. I then walked over to the power rack and adjusted the hooks to where i feel it would be OK and it must be setup just like the squat rack. The higher setting is to high and the lower setting is to low (puts back at risk).

    WTF !
    get an extra rubber mat to put down to adjust the height to make it just right
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    Do your squats standing on an exercise ball! This will improve your balance!

    I hit a Bally's when I travel. I get a free pass when I stay at the Extended Stay or Homestead Suites. Fortunately leg day falls on a weekend when I can go to my home gym. It's better then no workout.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cgb6810 View Post
    Do your squats standing on an exercise ball! This will improve your balance!

    I hit a Bally's when I travel. I get a free pass when I stay at the Extended Stay or Homestead Suites. Fortunately leg day falls on a weekend when I can go to my home gym. It's better then no workout.
    You talking about Pittsburgh ?



    I checked out the L.A and their equipment looks brand new. The DB's are new and they go up to 120lbs, nice !

    I might try it out for a week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DSM4Life View Post
    You talking about Pittsburgh ?



    I checked out the L.A and their equipment looks brand new. The DB's are new and they go up to 120lbs, nice !

    I might try it out for a week.
    Like you can lift 120lbs DB's....
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