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Chest Workouts w/out a Spotter

MotherGoose Posts: 21 Joined: 2004/10/07	2004/10/21, 01:36 AM For those of you who workout alone, what are the best chest exercises that allow you to use max weight without a spotter (safetly, of course) My workout incorporates going 8 reps to failure, but I find that very hard to do without a spotter safetly. I've tried benching using a Smith machine, but a few times, I've had to lock the bar a few inches from my chest, and somehow squeeze out of the ackward position. The best one may be DB presses (flat and incline), but here I seem to have a lot of trouble with balance (not to mention I have to really go down in weight compared to using barbells). Myabe I just need more practice :angry:
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2004/10/21, 01:52 AM when i want to go really heavy without a spotter i use the plate loaded hammer strength machines. i find that my max on that only differs from my max on the bb bench by like 2-5lbs. -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/10/21, 02:08 AM ============ Quoting from MotherGoose: I've tried benching using a Smith machine, but a few times, I've had to lock the bar a few inches from my chest, and somehow squeeze out of the ackward position. ============= LOL I think we have all tried that one!! :laugh: :big_smile: The answer is do NOT do max chest weight without a spotter! When you weight train alone, work strength endurance (several sets of 8-12 reps), do supersets (alterning 2-3 diff chest exercises) or complete circuit training. Good luck! :) -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur. www.nme-pro.com
benching Posts: 125 Joined: 2004/03/14	2004/10/21, 04:25 PM i workout by my self and have had the very lucky experience of getting stuck with noone to help me.(had to do about a 180lb situp then throw the weights on the floor)i basically try not to go lower then 6 reps. ive been workin out long bymyself and can tell u its much harder and takes longer than with a spotter(extra repS). i guess i know when to stop and i cant do anymore since iv been doin it so long,still happens once in a while tho