Why your weight room equipment is set up wrong!

[shnitzel12]

I did this years ago out of common sense. Good advice though,for those who possess more muscle than brains.

[Houseguy2]

Our heavier plates have handles, so this really doesn't matter that much.

[emanroot]

I like this idea. Are there any safety reasons why this isn't a good idea? I think the gpp argument is just playing devils advocate. I think an added benefit to making heavier weight easier to get to would be more athletes training heavier. People inherently take what's in front of us. In fact I bet my job that more of my female athletes will be less afraid to squat 135 if they are closer. I like Coach. Think outside of the box.

[gunrockchief]

I understand that Coach Tuminello et al can handle 45s. My point is that since this is a teaching tool I don't think people should handle 135 for their bench workout if they can't pick a 45 plate off the floor. After a heavy deadlift workout if I'm that tired I'd probably rather not bend over to get the 45s then lift them to chest height to get them onto the rack.

The point of comments is to invite discussion not pander for praise. I doubt the coach is offended by me simply disagreeing.

[superfootdan]

Well DUH!!!

[gunrockchief]

I don't agree. I think maybe for someone who hasn't built core strength and learned proper lifting it could help but those people shouldn't be lifting 45s anyway until they can handle them. If you can do a plate complex you should be able to handle getting a 45 from the bottom of the rack. Ultimately we train to enhance all capability and GPP so I don't see the need.

[jonathanpassey]

@gunrockchief It's not about "need". Of course Nick Tuminello and the people he trains can lift plates from anywhere no problem. Its about what's better. I promise you that after a few sets of very heavy squats or deadlifts we'd all rather load and unload the heaviest plates to a higher peg. Don't be a douche.

[musclemagnifier]

Same way with DB's.

[siruga]

Awesome, i though i was the only one that ever though this way!!!

[ponkbart]

smart.