New Gym Open on STT

Do they have a squat rack?

I'm currently at Paradise Gate. I've been happy with them, and they are the most convenient for me working at Yacht Haven. But I am always curious about other gyms. "Extreme" Gym is horrible. "Extreme" without a squat rack, and bad cable equipment. No thanks. Their rules are rather interesting, and at least clearly posted. But without a squat rack: no thanks.

PS: "Extreme" has a smith machine -- however, those are actually *worse* on the back, forcing you into an unnatural movement. They can cause more long term harm then free motion squats.

Well, I hope you always have a spotter if you don't like the smith rack.;)

Well, I hope you always have a spotter if you don't like the smith rack.;)

Have you spotted a squatter before? ha! A little ... uh .. butt action going on there! lol

Squat racks are designed to be sans-spotter. Most have adjustable side bars you can adjust to just the right height for the base of your squat. That way, if you fail, just sit. The bar will remain on the side bars, and you can safely get out under it.

*NEVER* Squat without a rack!! It's a requirement.

Smith machines do more harm than good due to their tilt. In a squat, the bar must maintain an even straight up and down line. Smith machines completely break this, causing over-extending or excessive compress of your back (depending which way you face). Not to mention it doesn't work your stabilizers -- the very muscles you use to keep the bar straight.