What is the most barbell weight you can use without a squat rack

pharma_gal · 02-15-20, 02:54 PM

What is the most weight you have used on a barbell to hoist it on your shoulders for squats without a squat rack? Thanks!

prettyinpink · 02-15-20, 04:49 PM

I think it was about fifty pounds, and I don’t even do that any more. It’s just not heavy enough, and not very comfortable even at that weight, so I moved to mostly one-legged exercises for heavy leg work.
Or I just do goblet squats with heavier kettlebell or dumbbells.

rhbrand · 02-15-20, 05:16 PM

I can easily clean and press 85lbs so that's what I'd say.

And I use bumper weights so I can just drop them and let them bounce.

Erica H. · 02-15-20, 05:38 PM

I used to use a 75 pound barbell but that was a couple of years ago. Since then I've had a couple of major surgeries and am afraid to try that again so I use a weighted vest and heavy dumbbells. I have no plans on getting a squat rack but wish I could lift heavier at home.

Erica

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02-15-20, 02:54 PM
pharma_gal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA	What is the most barbell weight you can use without a squat rack What is the most weight you have used on a barbell to hoist it on your shoulders for squats without a squat rack? Thanks!

02-15-20, 04:49 PM
prettyinpink Join Date: Jun 2009	I think it was about fifty pounds, and I don’t even do that any more. It’s just not heavy enough, and not very comfortable even at that weight, so I moved to mostly one-legged exercises for heavy leg work. Or I just do goblet squats with heavier kettlebell or dumbbells.

02-15-20, 05:16 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	I can easily clean and press 85lbs so that's what I'd say. And I use bumper weights so I can just drop them and let them bounce. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

02-15-20, 05:38 PM
Erica H. Join Date: Nov 2001	I used to use a 75 pound barbell but that was a couple of years ago. Since then I've had a couple of major surgeries and am afraid to try that again so I use a weighted vest and heavy dumbbells. I have no plans on getting a squat rack but wish I could lift heavier at home. Erica