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Too bad most gyms in my area (Los Angeles!) are not equipped for strong lifts. For example, just one barbell in the whole gym, No dead-lift platform etc. All of
by 31reasons 12y ago
Too bad most gyms in my area (Los Angeles!) are not equipped for strong lifts. For example, just one barbell in the whole gym, No dead-lift platform etc. All of them just have machines . The only gyms equipped for Starting Strength / Strong Lifts workouts are Crossfit gyms but they somehow dislike the idea of only using weights. I offered my local Crossfit gym full membership fee just for access to the barbells and they declined.
- garrettgrimsley 12y agoLook for powerlifting gyms. https://www.google.com/search?q=powerlifting+gym+los+angeles https://www.google.com/search?q=powerlifting+gym+los+angeles http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Powerlifting&find_loc=Los+Angeles%2C+CA http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Powerlifting&find_loc=L... http://barbellbrigade.com/gym/ http://barbellbrigade.com/gym/ http://gametimestrength.tumblr.com http://gametimestrength.tumblr.com
- will_lam 12y agoYeah, that's a shame. I understand their rationale as it might undermine their programming. At my CrossFit gym, they'll allow you to try other styles of programming only after you've become proficient at "CrossFit"
- kangax 12y agoDamn, this is bizarre; the kind of elitist attitude that gives Crossfit bad rep. 5 basic lifts with a linear progression (SL/SS) and some mobility/flexibility work is absolutely fantastic way to create foundational strength. Rippetoe goes into much more detail on this — http://www.t-nation.com/training/crossfit-the-good-bad-and-the-ugly http://www.t-nation.com/training/crossfit-the-good-bad-and-t..., http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/rippetoe_throws_down http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/ripp..., http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/rippetoe_goes_off http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/ripp...
- traitorjoe 12y agoLook the other poster said, check out powerlifting gyms in your area. I've heard good things about BarbellBrigade and MetroFlex