can anyone suggest a good routine for working out alone without a spotter? i try to squat in a power rack in case i get stuck. i bench press a little more than my weight.(2 reps @225,wt is 210). i'm scared to go to failure cause once i got tired doing a lot of reps with only 135 on and had to dump weight.(left collars off lucky for me.) i'm6'5" and would like a strength routine mixed with cardio. i want strength with a lean look. also,i'm weaker in squat than bench.(about 5 or 6 reps with 185 tires me out.) can anyone help. thanks.
working out alone
- Thread starter banny
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hi!
I also workout at home without a spotter, but most of the times there is someone at home for which I can scream for help
In my workout, the exercises where a spotter would be more necessary are the squats, bech presses and overhead presses. Using a power rack you can minimize the risk of these exercises by putting safety bars at the lowest point of the rack where you would be safe in case of failing the lift. See for instance to see how to setup your rack in order to bech more safely.
I also workout at home without a spotter, but most of the times there is someone at home for which I can scream for help
In my workout, the exercises where a spotter would be more necessary are the squats, bech presses and overhead presses. Using a power rack you can minimize the risk of these exercises by putting safety bars at the lowest point of the rack where you would be safe in case of failing the lift. See for instance to see how to setup your rack in order to bech more safely.