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Post by Nic4 on Apr 6, 2014 22:16:53 GMT
It appears that we will be moving to DHA later in the year (all things going well). Ijust have a question regarding the free weights in the women's gym: are there Olympic barbells and a squat rack (not a Smith Machine)? I compete in powerlifting and need to start planning in advance if not - will have to bring over my own barbells and weights, and order a decent squat rack.
Thank you in advance!
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Post by vpainter on Apr 9, 2014 8:07:23 GMT
Do not know what Olympic barbells would be, but yes, the DHA gyms are fully equipped with free weights, squat racks and machines. I will try to get a picture for you of the gyms. I am not sure if they would allow you to continuously drop heavy weights on the floor should you need to do that.
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Post by pierce3215 on Apr 9, 2014 12:02:01 GMT
Olympic Barbells are the long bars that people use to bench press (and squat) with (45 lbs.).
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Post by vpainter on Apr 9, 2014 21:03:00 GMT
Yes, there are Olympic barbells.
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Post by Nic4 on Apr 12, 2014 9:27:48 GMT
Thank you so much for replying! With hindsight, I'll probably be investing in a rack anyway, as I'm not certain as to the possibility of spotters at the women's gyms. However, it will be nice to train in a fully-equipped gym for a change (men and women are segregated where I live now, but I have permission from one of the sheikhs to visit a men's gym out-of-hours to get a spot). Photos will be very much appreciated  |
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Post by vpainter on Apr 27, 2014 5:46:36 GMT
The gyms here are also segregated except for on Rakah.
There are ladies in the gym to help, but I do not know if they would spot you on a regular basis.
You would have to ask.
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