Recommend a gym in or around Naas with power racks?

runswithascript

I am going to be spending some time in Naas over the coming months, and would like to know if there is a gym in or around Naas with power racks? The more the better!

I go to Flyefit in Dublin at the moment, and the main reason I do is that there are 8 or more power racks, and I have never had to wait on one. Is there a gym like this in Naas, or the closest one to Naas, perhaps Dublin side?

Ideally these racks would have mirrors in front and to the side for form checking, I know some gyms have them facing brick walls.

I went to K-Fitness a few years ago and loved it but I am not sure if they had power racks at the time or not.

runswithascript

I spoke with K-Leisure and they only have one power rack in Naas. They do have 3 in Newbridge. Is there anywhere else around Naas or even Clane that has more power racks, Dublin side preferably?

Mr. CooL ICE

Is Celbridge too out of the way?

runswithascript

Mark Rippetoe wrote: »

Is Celbridge too out of the way?

Would you believe I actually have another tab open on Youtube for 'In Depth on the Deadlift with Mark Rippetoe' :pac:

Celbridge could work, and because it's on the way into Dublin it could be handy.

fatbhoy

runswithascript wrote: »

... Ideally these racks would have mirrors in front and to the side for form checking, I know some gyms have them facing brick walls. ...

I hate squat racks with mirrors in front: it really puts me off when squatting. I prefer to video my form on my phone if I'm wondering about it.

runswithascript

fatbhoy wrote: »

I hate squat racks with mirrors in front: it really puts me off when squatting. I prefer to video my form on my phone if I'm wondering about it.

I have actually been thinking I have a phone tripod thing from Dealz somewhere I was going to try and dig out. Though I like having the mirror there also.

Mr. CooL ICE

Kaos Gym is on the Leixlip side of Celbridge. It has a comp style rack and a few rigs along with plenty of power and speciality bars.

Alf Veedersane

runswithascript wrote: »

I have actually been thinking I have a phone tripod thing from Dealz somewhere I was going to try and dig out. Though I like having the mirror there also.

Mirror to the side won't be any use unless you're going to try look sideways while squatting. You can stand your phone against a water bottle as well. It will give you a better idea of form, depth etc than looking in the mirror.

fatbhoy

runswithascript wrote: »

I have actually been thinking I have a phone tripod thing from Dealz somewhere I was going to try and dig out. Though I like having the mirror there also.

You don't need a tripod. Just get two small dumbells, stand one on end on the floor, with the other one standing on top of it, then lie your phone against the top dumbell's handle, facing you.

I just use a 2.5kg plate and prop the phone against that