Squat rack isn't all that useful. It is only really necessary for squats, and deadlifts work the same muscles; and they are safer since you never have the bar where you can drop it on yourself.
Squat rack is actually very versatile. It can be used as the place where you leave the bar for bench press and military press, and barbell curls. This way you can just get a simple flat bench instead of a dedicated bench press bench. Also you can put pull up holds at the top which can be used for pull ups as well as hanging leg lifts. Lastly, you can store the plates on it.
Deadlifts are great. However, they are not nearly as effective as squats for leg work due to the lack hip depth used in the starting position of the deadlift.
Weight lifters who don't squat (and there are many of them) end up looking like ridiculous middle aged men who have massive torsos and spindly legs. Beyond appearance, one will also have very poor power generation.
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Squat rack isn't all that useful. It is only really necessary for squats, and deadlifts work the same muscles; and they are safer since you never have the bar where you can drop it on yourself.
Squat rack is actually very versatile. It can be used as the place where you leave the bar for bench press and military press, and barbell curls. This way you can just get a simple flat bench instead of a dedicated bench press bench. Also you can put pull up holds at the top which can be used for pull ups as well as hanging leg lifts. Lastly, you can store the plates on it.
Deadlifts are great. However, they are not nearly as effective as squats for leg work due to the lack hip depth used in the starting position of the deadlift.
Weight lifters who don't squat (and there are many of them) end up looking like ridiculous middle aged men who have massive torsos and spindly legs. Beyond appearance, one will also have very poor power generation.