Is it douchey to do rows in a squat rack?

[soccerkid481]

I hear a lot of b!tching about curling in the squat rack, but is it douchey to do barbell rows in the squat rack?

[Snailshoes]

Its douchey to hog the rack if someone else wants it, you can do the from the ground anyways

[Bad9Wolf]

squat rack is for squats

[AdaptandChange]

I hear a lot of b!tching about curling in the squat rack, but is it douchey to do barbell rows in the squat rack?

You shouldn't need a squat rack to do rows in, so in other words, yes.

[BMac984]

Its douchey to hog the rack if someone else wants it, you can do the from the ground anyways

This. Just be respectful of others. You can do whatever you want if the gym is empty, but don't use the rack if it's during peak hours.

[BaconGod69]

if there is another way to do your excersize without the squat rack.. then try to do it without.. but if you have to use it, then use it.. remember you care more about YOUR body.., the rest can just pretend that your squatting

[soccerkid481]

Where should I do them then? And where should I get the bar from, like from a bench or what?

[chaodream]

Where should I do them then? And where should I get the bar from, like from a bench or what?

pretty much

[l2evolution]

Another non-squatter in the squat rack?!?!

[soccerkid481]

Another non-squatter in the squat rack

Haha I'm a total noob when it comes to the gym, so I'm not really sure of the "ethics" of weightlifting

[avodo]

No, it's not douchey. Those who tell you it is probably don't row much weight.

[soccerkid481]

No, it's not douchey. Those who tell you it is probably don't row much weight.

I don't row as near as much as these people do, I'm weak as fuk and that's why I'm in the gym

[skeeet27]

yeah i do my rows and deadlifts in the squat rack.

[babylover]

If the gym is busy and someone needs to row, just do them outside the rack, otherwise seems a reasonable use of the rack

[Skido]

yeah i do my rows and deadlifts in the squat rack.

I can understand the rows , but deadlifts? Wut?

[PatFel]

Hell no its not.

I always Row in the squat rack, the gym has plenty. It's a lot harder for me to take the bar from the ground and do a set than take it from a rack.
I row more than most people at my gym squat anyway

[Cohaku]

The general rule is to remember that the gym is public. Unless you have your own garage set up, then nothing in the gym is yours alone. This goes for people who hog a bunch of dumbbells for extended times, put a bunch of paper, water, towels, etc. on a bench and using it as a 'desk' when there are people who'd want to use it, curling, rowing, deadlifting, overhead pressing, etc. in the squat rack when others are waiting to use it, and so on.

None of these things are offensive, wrong or....'douchey' as you put it...in and of themselves. You could easily use a preacher rack for curls and rows, sure, but use the squat rack for whatever you want. The only thing you need to do is make sure that whatever you are doing is not inconveniencing others.

[AlexAmh]

I have always called it a power rack, meaning exercises of power. But I think it doesn't make a difference vs doing them on the ground, the only reason i use the power rack is because it is safer. I workout alone(no spotter) so i bench and overhead press in it, if i am going really heavy i would rather look like a douche than drop a bar loaded with weight on my face.

jw, how do you do bench then? if the safety bars are too high, you couldn't touch your chest, but if they're too low, it wouldn't matter because the weight would get stuck on your chest anyway?

serious question, just wondering.

[PatFel]

jw, how do you do bench then? if the safety bars are too high, you couldn't touch your chest, but if they're too low, it wouldn't matter because the weight would get stuck on your chest anyway?

serious question, just wondering.

You find the right spot for the safety bars. Not too high. Not too low. Just right

[CubsGuy17]

It is douchey to do anything other than squat in the squat rack. But there is one exception, if all the deadlift platforms are taken, pull away

[crazzynigga]

don't wanna sound like a btch but i need some advice ...im new to this website t......im 5'9 wiegh 190 pounds my body fat is 22%....i dont have that much fat on my legs just the upper part ...what should i do ....i wanna lose wieght and gain muscle anyone thats experienced ....i go to college so i have 3 months

[badbird76]

don't wanna sound like a btch but i need some advice ...im new to this website t......im 5'9 wiegh 190 pounds my body fat is 22%....i dont have that much fat on my legs just the upper part ...what should i do ....i wanna lose wieght and gain muscle anyone thats experienced ....i go to college so i have 3 months

Do stronglifts 5x5. It seems to be working for me.

[skeeet27]

I can understand the rows , but deadlifts? Wut?

oh wait.. my bad. just noticed a squat rack is completely different from a power rack.
/facepalm

[PatFel]

just noticed a squat rack is completely different from a power rack.

They are?

[Xuaxace]

If the gym is busy and someone needs to row, just do them outside the rack, otherwise seems a reasonable use of the rack

This

[ptwa9]

They are?

Yeah, squat rack:

And you know what a power rack / cage looks like.

[Cohaku]

^Not always.

The one in my gym is BOTH a squat rack and a power rack in one.

Most power racks I've seen in the gyms I've been in, do have the basic build to also function as a squat rack. Considering they're also the only racks in those gyms, I'd say the comparison is 'as good as'.

[ptwa9]

^Not always.

The one in my gym is BOTH a squat rack and a power rack in one.

Huh? Of course you can squat in a power rack. But a squat rack is basically a half-cage and usually no adjustable safety's so you can't do things like rack pulls from various heights (partial deads).

[LloydLifts]

Yeah, squat rack:

And you know what a power rack / cage looks like.

I hate these racks, you can't do rack pulls in em and you can't do ATG squats cuz the safety bars are welded
OP, I always do my rows in my squat rack/power rack, easier to grab the bar when you don't have to bend all the way down lol

[bigdudechris]

You can when no one is around but I would try to avoid too if possible