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Squat stands, must be able to take 100kg at some point

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  • 29-04-2015 10:24am
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    Registered Users Posts: 2,779 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone give me advice:

    Current situation: i lift at home, i have a 120kg of olympic weights and a 6foot olympic bar
    with this i do floor press, ohp, deadlift all fine and i get my strength on those. Bought them about 4 year ago. But i never really squatted, only the odd over hack/zercher etc that didnt require it on my back.

    But i made a goal to myself to be able to do 100kg ATG perfect form squats by the time im 30. And i just got paid and now is the time if i do it right from this week to reach that goal.

    Ive been in and out of gyms and their great for dumbbells and deadlifts and everything but during hours i work they are always full on the racks and tbh i REALLY hate waiting. I could do everything i need at home once i had somehing to squat with.

    So can anyone recommend some squat stands?, not a rack, although i know that is a better option.
    Things id need from these:
    be movable so i can move them into a corner when not needed
    adjustable in width so i can fit my only 6 foot long olympics bar. Most power racks take 7 i believe.


    If i had my own place id buy a proper rack but this is only a temporary solution to reach my goals and hopefully in a few months time i can get a proper place with a full rack + proper bench etc. I just really wish bought squatrack/stands intitally than waited over 4 years messing around with stupid ass hack squats and stuff. probably have a noticeable rear end now :(

    any info much appreciated.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 24,585 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    What's your budget like?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,779 ✭✭✭Spunge


    hmm 100-200 euro.
    as long as i am able to be move them around easy. if i move home.
    and when im not lifting can put them out of sight, like in a corner.
    My room is big enough to accomodate that, but not a full rack of any kinds.

    i saw 200e ones irish lifting i think but when i first got my 6" bar from irish lifting he told me it wouldnt work in a power rack as that needs a 7', but i assume stands would work ?

    I know squat stands arent as safe as a squat rack or a power rack. i just want a cheap easily moveable thing that doesnt take up too much space and will accomodate my 6' bar and at least 100k.

    keep in mind i mostly do higher rep work like 10+ reps.

    so i guess my goal in next few months is 5-10 rep perfect form ATG back squats. if i got to that id be happy.


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,585 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    These might be like what you have in mind:

    https://www.strengthshop.ie/equipment/squat-stands-cages-blocks/strength-shop-original-squat-stands.html

    Comes in around €220 with delivery.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,779 ✭✭✭Spunge


    thank you very much. :)
    decided to go ahead with it that one.

    can always sell it on adverts if i turn back into a lazy **** :p


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