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09-22-2007, 09:29 AM
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Exercises that replace other exercises??? take a look-quick advice needed!
As I switch between two gyms I would like the advice from everyone in suggesting what exercise can replace another particular exercise.
e.g. Flat Barbell Bench Press = Flat Dumbbell Press
The exercises I struggle to do at both gyms are:
Triceps Dips(only like proper dips rather than dip machine)
Barbell Row
Barbell Squat
More than 1 replacement would be great also.
Thank you!!!
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09-22-2007, 10:03 AM
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What equiptment are you working with?
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09-22-2007, 10:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mig_D
As I switch between two gyms I would like the advice from everyone in suggesting what exercise can replace another particular exercise.
e.g. Flat Barbell Bench Press = Flat Dumbbell Press
The exercises I struggle to do at both gyms are:
Triceps Dips(only like proper dips rather than dip machine)
Barbell Row
Barbell Squat
More than 1 replacement would be great also.
Thank you!!!
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I say..
Why are you looking to replace them?
Is it a performance issue or a convenience issue?
Don't feel pressured to get back, do so at your own convenience.
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09-22-2007, 10:16 AM
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Tricep dips - Bench dips, db tricep extension
Barbell rows - DB Rows, Chin ups and pull ups will also be effective.
Barbell squat - BB hack squat, Front squat, Lunges, step ups
Hope that helps you a bit. I presume your problem is lack of equipment?
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09-22-2007, 10:23 AM
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yeah my problem is one gym (the university gym which is free) has a lack of equipment (no barbell or dip bars). Thats the only reason why i want to replace them simply because i dont want to continue to pay for another gym every session when i can go for free!
thanks guys
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09-22-2007, 10:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetto Funk
What equiptment are you working with?
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dumbbells, smith machine as well as a load of other machines including cables and leg machines. no barbell or anything that i can do a sensible squat with(which is annoying!!!)
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09-22-2007, 10:32 AM
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Dam, you dont even have a BB!!
Well i guess your gonna have to use the smith machine for the bb moves, which will be fine as a temporary fix. If your dumbells are heavy enough, you can perform most bb exercises fine with db's instead.
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09-22-2007, 11:43 AM
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Concentrate on dumbbells while at college, and barbells while at home.
Do you have a main campus gym? The smaller, building or quad specific gyms are usually under-furnished.
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09-22-2007, 12:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJAuto
Concentrate on dumbbells while at college, and barbells while at home.
Do you have a main campus gym? The smaller, building or quad specific gyms are usually under-furnished.
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I think that's only in New York! The gym at my univ had a single weight room with machines, a bench press, and a half-rack.
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09-24-2007, 07:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mig_D
As I switch between two gyms I would like the advice from everyone in suggesting what exercise can replace another particular exercise.
e.g. Flat Barbell Bench Press = Flat Dumbbell Press
The exercises I struggle to do at both gyms are:
Triceps Dips(only like proper dips rather than dip machine)
Barbell Row
Barbell Squat
More than 1 replacement would be great also.
Thank you!!!
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Bench dips, Smith machine close-grip bench press - triceps dips
One-arm db row - barbell row
Smith machine squat, leg press/hack squat - barbell squat
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10-28-2008, 11:35 AM
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