![]() ![]() When working inside the rack, you’ll find yourself using pins instead. Arms allow one person to lift in front of the rack, leaving the inside of the rack clear for another lifter. Another possible reason for arms is that often more than one person will be using a deeper rack. ![]() If this is the case, then arms will be a good choice for you. If you are using a shallower 24″ or 18″ deep rack, you may find yourself performing your lifts out in front of the rack instead. One of the reasons I like my 36″ deep power rack is that I can perform all lifts inside my rack. Arms work well for lifts that take place outside the rack. The mount on the front beams of your rack and stick straight out, outside of the rack. They can also be purchased for most racks. The exception to this is the much smaller squat stand that can’t use pins so comes with arms instead.Īrms are found on squat stands. Pins usually come with most racks while arms will be a separate accessory. Traditional safety attachments for squat and power racks consist of either pins or arms. Spotter arms on the front of a shallow rack. While not quite as robust or versatile, this definitely qualifies as a “better than nothing” type of option. In fact, if the rack you are looking at buying doesn’t come with them, that’s a great sign to look for a different model.Įven if you go the route of a simpler squat stand, you can still get models that have arm attachments that can serve to spot your lifts. Any good rack will come with metal pins that serve this function (to see which rack I own and recommend, check out my recommended power racks page here). There are a lot of reasons for this, but one is that a full rack gives you the ability to have spotter pins, arms, or safety straps in place for most of your lifts. In the end, I recommend finding the space for a full rack. In my article outlining how much space you will need to add a squat rack to your gym, I detail the some of the differences in the different types of racks you could use. That substitute comes in the form of pins, arms, or straps. Of all the tips in that article, though, none is more important than using a substitute for a person to spot your lifts whenever possible. So what are we to do when no spotter is available? I wrote a nice guide to lifting without a spotter that you can see here. But the one time you do, you’ll be beyond thankful they are there.The ability to simply drop the bar and get out of the way can literally save your life. You might do 1000’s of reps and never need a spotter. Take it from someone whose back has gone out in the middle of a lift. ![]()
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