Rack With Safeties
A power rack or bench rack with J-hooks to hold the bar and safety arms or straps to catch it. Safeties are what make it reasonable to train a heavy barbell press alone.
- J-hooks
- Set so your arms are slightly bent when you unrack
- Safety arms or straps
- Just below your chest height with your arch in place
To rack the bar after a set, move it back until it touches the uprights first, then lower it into the hooks. Never aim straight for the hooks from your chest.