T-bar row setup...

[Skidmarx]

I tried this out today, worked great ! No dumbass bracket needed.

http://www.yamahedz.com/tbar1.JPG
http://www.yamahedz.com/tbar2.JPG

The close grip handle worked out great too. 25 LB plates seem to work best for this setup, I'm gonna have to get a few more so I don't have to rip down my curl bar all the time.

:)

[lucasrd]

not sure what kind of walls you have (i had concrete), but in the past I've jammed a bath towel in the corner and shoved the end of the bar into it.

[trailwarrior]

I tried this out today, worked great ! No dumbass bracket needed.How well does your setup work for doing grappling exercises?

http://www.ironwoodyfitness.com/instructional_videos/instructional-videos-flash.php?videoFlash=WSB_13_TheGrappler

[Blue Blazer]

not sure what kind of walls you have (i had concrete), but in the past I've jammed a bath towel in the corner and shoved the end of the bar into it.

That sounds like that would work for me...My stuff is a part of the shed that dad built for me last year and the floors and walls are all wood so this should work fine

Good idea, reps to that!

[Star_Rider]

Would you explain what you had done since the pictures are gone?

[Brother Steel]

I tried this out today, worked great ! No dumbass bracket needed.

http://www.yamahedz.com/tbar1.JPG
http://www.yamahedz.com/tbar2.JPG

The close grip handle worked out great too. 25 LB plates seem to work best for this setup, I'm gonna have to get a few more so I don't have to rip down my curl bar all the time.

:)

Skid,

Your logic eludes me. You go on about, "it's the quality. It's like riding a huffy -vs- a schwinn" when it comes to a curl bar but then down something like a T-bar row bracket. It seems not to be a money thing, you have no problem spending 90 bucks on a curl bar. So tell me, why No love for the T-bar bracket?

B. Steel

P.S. Your pics don't work.

[Blue Blazer]

Skid,

Your logic eludes me. You go on about, "it's the quality. It's like riding a huffy -vs- a schwinn" when it comes to a curl bar but then down something like a T-bar row bracket. It seems not to be a money thing, you have no problem spending 90 bucks on a curl bar. So tell me, why No love for the T-bar bracket?

B. Steel

P.S. Your pics don't work.

B Steel...it's simple: a curl bar in my honest opinion is FAR from a waste of money, sure you can do straight bar curls, but I've always prefered ez bar curls, easier on the wrists imo

But a t-bar row bracket doesn't enhance the exercise at all from what I've been told..

BUT, I am not saying their no good or not needed, I am saying you manage just by sticking the barbell in a corner if you have the space

JM

[Brother Steel]

B Steel...it's simple: a curl bar in my honest opinion is FAR from a waste of money, sure you can do straight bar curls, but I've always prefered ez bar curls, easier on the wrists imo

But a t-bar row bracket doesn't enhance the exercise at all from what I've been told..

BUT, I am not saying their no good or not needed, I am saying you manage just by sticking the barbell in a corner if you have the space

JM

Joey,

I am not questioning the effectiveness of a curl bar I have two myself. What I am questioning is Skidmarx's logic.

In another thread "These are badass curl bars...." he is promoting the value of a good Hampton curl bar for $99 dollars. He noted the smooth bearings and the quality.

I can understand the logic behind spending that much money on a fine piece of equipment. Others just shot him down and said they would go cheaper and use 3-in-1 oil. Heck, you even posted in the thread, Remember?

Now when it come to using a T-Bar bracket he calls them "a dumbass bracket". By his own logic he should like the T-Bar bracket because they make the exercise smoother. The bracket locks the end of the bar in place and allows the bar to move on bearings both up and down and sideways.

Of course, one could argue the cost of the bracket but in Skids case, he finds no problem paying for a quality piece of equipment. The bracket meets both the quality and smoothness aspects he notes for good equipment so hence MY QUESTION TO HIM "Why No Love for the T-Bar bracket?" Did he stub his toe on one? Are what? Inquiring minds want to know?

Perhaps I am not as an effective writer as Skidmarx is. Maybe I should explain the benefit of using a T-Bar Bracket using "His" own words....

Skid, You tard,
"It's just better quality equipment. Is that so hard to understand? Jeez.
Go back to a broomstick & 2 sand filled milk jugs for all I care.
Keep that piece of **** you have now and slap some 3-in-1 oil on it".

.... Oh Yeah, it's definitely all in the wording.... LOL!

B. Steel

[Skidmarx]

Sorry the pic is gone, but my setup is ...

1) a wall
2) a 70 LB hex dumbell up against the wall, parallel to the floor

one end of the bar slides under the dumbell handle, then up against the wall. There is just enough space under the handle, with my R.O.M, that the bar won't lift the dumbell as I do my rows. The dumbell is just there to keep the bar from popping up and racking me in the nuts. :D

So zero friction + no cost. You don't get better than that.

Some guys do the "corner" deal, but the bar can still pop up on ya when you have a lot of weight on the other end.

[C Man]

I don't understand why there's any concern about securing the other end of the barbell at all. I just put the barbell in the middle of the floor, load up one end, grap the handle and go. If the other end moves an inch or two, so what?

[UncleMixer]

I don't understand why there's any concern about securing the other end of the barbell at all. I just put the barbell in the middle of the floor, load up one end, grap the handle and go. If the other end moves an inch or two, so what?

Because when you go really heavy, ie. over 135 pounds, the other end starts to come off the ground and hit you in the back.

[Brother Steel]

Because when you go really heavy, ie. over 135 pounds, the other end starts to come off the ground and hit you in the back.

LOL.... Yeah, I guess a man has got to know his limitations.... Ha Ha!

[|ceman]

Sorry the pic is gone, but my setup is ...

1) a wall
2) a 70 LB hex dumbell up against the wall, parallel to the floor

one end of the bar slides under the dumbell handle, then up against the wall. There is just enough space under the handle, with my R.O.M, that the bar won't lift the dumbell as I do my rows. The dumbell is just there to keep the bar from popping up and racking me in the nuts. :D

So zero friction + no cost. You don't get better than that.

Some guys do the "corner" deal, but the bar can still pop up on ya when you have a lot of weight on the other end.

That's exactly what I do and I have 5+ 45lb plates on when doing t bar rows. Works just fine!