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    Lifting during lockdown

    Hey guys, I just had a question, I am finding is very hard to stick to my workouts ever since my gym closed due to lockdown. I can't really do my bench press or lateral pulldown. has anyone else come across this issue too.
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    Can resistance bands 'replace' cables for side delt cable raises ?

    Hi All - am looking at getting a power rack with the cable cross over add-on ....am thinking ...if i were just to get a rack ...could i use band pegs and bands to 'substitute' the need for the extra $ on the cable cross over addition ? what are your thoughts ? Cheers Paul
  3. Jungnaut

    GHR Substitute Ideas?

    I don't have access to a glute ham raise (GHR) at my gym at the moment but would like to start doing them. I've traversed the internet for some ideas on ideas on how to perform this exercise with other machines/contraptions but haven't found them to be satisfactory. For example someone said do...
  4. jj80

    Squat substitute

    So I'm having trouble squatting due to lower back pain - a lot of trouble, last time I squatted the following day it was painful to pick up a coffee cup. So I'm ruling them out for now. I want to become strong, not a cripple. What are some exercises to do instead? I have a barbell and some...
  5. Zoot

    Ghetto kettle bell substitute for UDL's

    I wanted to do some Ukrainian Deadlifts, but the gym doesn't have any kettlebells. And I believe they're expensive to buy. I had a handle lying around, so I thought I might be able to knock up something using the gym's dumbbells. I got 4 shackles - took a dumbbell into the hardware store to...
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    Substitute for pullups

    my exercise routine requires pullups, but when I work out at home and don't have access to the equipment for pullups. I do have barbells and dumbells and a bench press. Could someone please recommend an exercise that can substitute for pullups? Thanks Deflect
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