Progressive development of muscles is impossible withoutregular power loads. For this, experienced athletes often use a power frame, which ensures the effective implementation of a variety of exercises with additional weight.
Design features
Such simulators for the home are complemented by longpin-limiters, which are used as a stand for the bar of the rod or create an obstacle to its movement. Other components are removable hooks that are mounted on vertical racks and are used as holders for tightening. In the lower part, the power frame most often contains a corrugated metal platform.
Appointment
- as a safety stand: for bench press, squatting with a barbell, other exercises where restriction of movement of the neck in space is required for safety;
- as a means to move heavy projectiles from the lowest point with an incomplete amplitude;
- in the form of an improvised crossbar for pull-ups (limiters are used here for the grip);
- in terms of alternatives to standard bar racks.
Basic Types
There are several varieties of power frames.Today there are designs for squats and presses, as well as universal fixtures. Usually, the models of the latter category allow the power benches to be mounted on the vertical racks, which give the simulator more impressive functionality.
Some load frames are complemented by systems."horizontal bar parallel bars". This design feature promotes the use of the simulator not only at home, but also for use in a professional gym.
Benefits
Regular work with a conventional bar, without anydoubt contributes to the development of muscle strength. However, there are some nuances. In particular, at a certain stage, many athletes begin to feel a stagnation in the results when doing the bench press. This can be explained as follows:
- it is difficult for an athlete to squeeze the barbell from the initial, lower point;
- the press becomes difficult in the middle of the amplitude of movement, when the athlete has to overcome a certain conditional barrier for the further movement of the projectile.
To overcome the above difficulties allows allsame power frame. Simulators for the home of this category make it possible to perform “partial” presses, in which the main attention is focused on working out the weak points, and not on keeping the bar in balance. The pin-limiters also play their role, forcing the athlete to move the load only within certain limits.
Another advantage of the power frame isthe ability to perform isometric thrust, which is only available when using the simulator. Therefore, athletes who wish to feel progress after each workout cannot do without such equipment.
An advantage of the simulator is also the possibilitytraining in a safe environment. This is especially important for athletes who are accustomed to working with the barbell alone, not counting on outside help and safety net.
If desired, a simple power frame with your own hands can be made. To do this, just find the right metal rack and use the services of a good welder.
How much is the power frame?The price of simulators of this type starts from 9-10 thousand rubles. Affordable cost, the availability of individual modifications, a variety of designs, ease of operation at home - all this can be attributed to the advantages of such equipment.
Eventually
If the athlete requires maximum functionality,there are several options at once. You can give preference to the universal power frame, adjusting its parameters for yourself or get a design for squats and add it with a bench, horizontal bar, bars.
Acquire a used power frame that is notrecommended. Since such structures have an increased load, you never know how long a simulator will last, which has been in operation for an indefinite time.
