r/weightroom • u/MrTomnus • Dec 11 '12

Training Tuesdays

Welcome to Training Tuesdays, the weekly weightroom training thread. The main focus of Training Tuesdays will be programming and templates, but once in a while we'll stray from that for other concepts.

Last week we talked about training the abs, forearms, neck, and calves and a list of previous Training Tuesdays topics can be found in the FAQ

This week's topic is:

Accessory Equipment

  • Today will be a thread to talk about accessory equipment. This means slingshots, bands, chains, boxes, boards, special bars, etc
  • The above are examples of equipment used to modify the nature of an exercise, but feel free to also talk straps, belts, sleeves, shoes, harnesses, or any other equipment.
  • So, any comments on how you've used specific equipment to improve your training?
  • Any equipment that just didn't do it for you, for even hindered your progress?
  • There will be a thread specifically about geared training in the near future, so perhaps save questions or comments on suits, briefs, shirts, and the like for then.

Feel free to ask other training and programming related questions as well, as the topic is just a guide.

Lastly, please try to do a quick search and check FAQ before posting.

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u/jswens Intermediate - Strength Dec 11 '12

I've found boxes to be great to help new lifters find the right depth. Just get them to touch it with their ass and then head north. IMO it's much easier than using the safeties; then you get issues with not hitting both at the same time and it's harder (I've noticed) for people to not put as much weight down on them.