Beyond-Brawn-2nd-Edition

BEYOND BRAWN
Tru-Squat can be much more valuable than a leg press, because the former
involves more musculature and produces a greater overall anabolic effect.
6.54 If you are considering purchasing a high-tech machine, test it first, preferably
at a gym where you can use it regularly for a while. Testing it once,
unless the machine obviously does not fit you, is unlikely to teach you much
about its potential for causing chronic irritation, or even injury over the longer
term. Ideally, and if possible, try several models/brands before you make
a purchase. A machine that may be great for one person may be harmful for
another.
Gym table
6.55 Place a small table in a corner of your home gym, primarily to use for entering
data into your training log. Alternatively, use a sturdy shelf. Your training
log is a very important item and as such should have a special location
reserved for it.
6.56 Keep the table or shelf tidy, and use the space alongside the training log for
your chalk (in a bowl of some sort), and any reference material you need
to keep at hand. Keep a large bottle of pure water there for ready access
between sets.
6.57 e table or shelf could also be where you keep the tools you need to have
at hand, for tightening nuts and bolts on a power rack, collars on dumbbells,
or whatever else that needs regular adjustment. ese tools may include an
adjustable wrench, and Allen/hex wrenches of the appropriate sizes. Further,
and not just for home gym use, keep a tape measure handy for when
you may need to check, for example, if you have a bench or bar centered correctly
in a rack.
Accessory items
6.58 Have a specific location for storing each accessory piece of training gear, be it
a lifting belt, clean towel, specialized grip item (wrist roller, deadlift handle,
pinch block), weight holder for dips and chins, etc. A number of pegs on a
board fixed to a wall is ideal for hanging a number of small and lightweight
items on. A clock on the wall is a good idea.
6.59 A full-length mirror can help you to master exercise form, at least in some
exercises, because you can see what you are doing.
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