It’s been a while since I mentioned the power rack, and that ain’t tight….
In my opinion, the power rack comes second only to the barbell, it’s that important.
Unfortunately, few people know this…
You see, the power rack is a causality of present day mainstream fitness.
Most people don’t even know what one is, let alone how to use it properly. And the fact that most gyms don’t have one doesn’t help either.
Unfortunately, the power rack was very short lived…
Many men who built freight train strength did so with primitive; homemade gear. Over time, the ideas these men used eventually evolved into the power rack.
Problem is, by the time the rack started making its way around the country, spandex and designer water was just around the corner
Hard core strength training was losing ground to ‘The Pump,’ bellbottoms, and aerobics classes funkin’ up the place to Boogie Oogie Oogie…
But the truth is, combining the power rack with a barbell and plenty of iron is THE ticket to maximizing your strength and size.
Not only that, it helps you do so on your own if necessary, and in relative safety…that’s hard to beat.
But using the rack requires work, plenty of hard work. It also calls for using our noggin’ too.
I want to dig deeper into this, but it’s going to need more space. It’ll be best to break it up into a few parts over the upcoming week or two.
In the mean time, check and see if you have a rack in your gym. If you do, you’re in luck.
I highly suggest doing your big lifts in there, especially the bench. (I’ll touch on this in an upcoming part)
Get comfortable with it. If you want supreme levels of size and strength, you’re going to be spending a lot of time in there.
Even if you don’t, I still think using it is a good idea because of the added safety if provides.
OK, that’s enough homework for today. Make sure you get to using it as soon as possible.
I’ll be back soon with more about this lost and forgotten treasure…
…’Get down, boogie oogie oogie…get down…’ what!? Like you don’t find it catchy…
Train Smart, Train Hard
Ray Toulany
PS: I’ve always said that hard training requires serious nutrition. And the power rack, properly used, will provide you with some of the most demanding and rewarding work that you can do…but you have to eat right….
Make sure your meal plan is up to the challenge…
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