Squat racks are built to be stable, but there are still ways they can tip over. A wider and heavier squat rack will be more stable and have a smaller chance of tipping over. So a full power r… See more

J-cups, also called J-hooks, are adjustable metal hooks designed to hold your barbell in place on the squat rack. When squatting or pressing, J-cups should be set up so the bottom hoo… See more

Let’s get this out of the way first: a weighted back squat is not for beginner lifters. Squatting with a barbellis a progression, not a starting point. Make sure you are comfortabl… See more

Missed lifts can happen for all kinds of reasons, from poor setup, to being distracted, or simply going too heavy. Failing a lift isn’t necessarily bad if you do it safely. All y… See more