J-Cups: Adjustment, Optimal Height, and Safety for Lifting
To adjust J-cups, select the correct height on a power rack, disengage, move, and securely re-engage them, ensuring both cups are level for safe and e...
By Alex
Category: Weightlifting Safety
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Squat Bar: How to Safely Drop It, When to Do It, and What Equipment You Need
Dropping a squat bar is a critical safety maneuver performed during a failed lift, requiring specific equipment like bumper plates and platforms, prec...
By Alex
Weightlifting Spotters: When You Need One, How to Spot, and Safety Alternatives
Deciding whether a spotter is needed for weightlifting depends on the exercise, weight, experience, and available safety equipment, as they are crucia...
By Alex
Bench Press: How to Perform the Roll-Out (Roll of Shame) Safely
The 'roll off bench press,' or 'roll of shame,' is a critical safety technique for solo lifters to escape a failed bench press by guiding the barbell ...
By Hart
Dumbbell Press: Safe Exit, Entry, and Common Mistakes
Safely exiting a dumbbell press requires a controlled roll to the side, lowering weights to the floor, and then pushing to a seated position before st...
By Jordan
