Tips for squatting without a rack?

[jJjburton]

Landmine “front” squats.

 

[Jet Labs]

Hey everyone! I wondered if I could get some ideas. I have a full set of nautilus weights, a proper bar, and an old shitty bench (weider 146). I also have a good set of resistance bands. The only dumbbells' I have is a set 15's I got at a garage sale, and I have no rack to set up squats. I would really love a way to work the quads good, strength wise. The weider 146 does have a leg extension, and I use it. But for squats I have been limited to what I am able to clean to my shoulders, which isn't much because I don't focus on those movements. I can get around 135 up to my shoulders, but I can squat that like 30 times. I have tried a few things, like split squats and such. But I am just wondering if anyone has any advice for me so I am able work those quads heavy without a squat rack. Of course the inevitable is that I will have to build a squat rack, but for the meantime, is there anything I can do?

Build a simple squat rack with wood!

 

[phibrowa]

Build a simple squat rack with wood!

I have begun construction! Stoked!

 

[shackleford]

I have begun construction! Stoked!

with the price of lumber, or could probably buy a decent rack for the same price. But i totally get the satisfaction of creating something youself.

 

[Jet Labs]

with the price of lumber, or could probably buy a decent rack for the same price. But i totally get the satisfaction of creating something youself.

A metal rack being cheaper than a wood one, now that's just fucking fucked up eh!

Crazy times man, crazy!

 

[shackleford]

A metal rack being cheaper than a wood one, now that's just fucking fucked up eh!

Crazy times man, crazy!

I know, i'm hoping lumber prices come down soon. I have some projects i want to work on, but i'm having a hard time justifying the cost at the moment

 

[Jet Labs]

I know, i'm hoping lumber prices come down soon. I have some projects i want to work on, but i'm having a hard time justifying the cost at the moment

Pfffft now that prices are up they will stay up even after covid is no longer a valid excuse!

 

[shackleford]

Pfffft now that prices are up they will stay up even after covid is no longer a valid excuse!

im afraid you may be right

 

[MisterSuperGod]

with the price of lumber, or could probably buy a decent rack for the same price. But i totally get the satisfaction of creating something youself.

Do the fucking trees have Covid or are they trying to justify the increase on the price of gas? Unionized lumberjacks?

 

[shackleford]

Do the fucking trees have Covid or are they trying to justify the increase on the price of gas? Unionized lumberjacks?

Man, i have no clue anymore. I dont seem to understand a single thing happening in this world lately

 

[MadBret]

Maybe this will help with a bit of inspiration, bud.

Let’s see those garage gyms!

Anyone know where to buy a good set of bands? Can’t seem to find a company that has them in stock. Thanks. Keep a watch on Elite FTS. They’ll come back soon. You can set up a notification.

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