Squat Rack: When a Spotter is Needed, Safety Features, and Solo Lifting Guide
While a spotter is highly recommended for maximizing safety and performance during squats, a properly utilized squat rack with integrated safety pins ...
By Jordan
Category: Fitness & Exercise Safety
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Yoga Blocks: Safety, Stability, and Alternatives for Elevation
Stepping on a yoga block for full bodyweight exercises like step-ups is generally not recommended due to inherent instability and injury risk; they ar...
By Jordan
Dumbbells and Barbells: Why You Shouldn't Attach Them & Safer Alternatives
Attaching dumbbells to a barbell is an unconventional and generally unsafe practice not recommended by fitness professionals due to significant risks ...
By Hart
Gym Footwear: Why Sandals Are Unsuitable and What to Wear Instead
No, it is strongly advised against wearing sandals to the gym due to significant safety risks, lack of support, and potential for injury during variou...
By Hart
Backbends: How to Spot for Safety, Technique, and Progression
Spotting a backbend involves providing physical support, primarily to the lumbar spine, and clear verbal cues to ensure safe execution, prevent injury...
By Jordan
