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The Flat top competition comes in 4 forms: |
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Improvised methods
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Storage racks
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Other training support equipment such as power racks
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Commercial products such as Power Blocks
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IMPROVISED METHODS
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Despite the current forms of training support available, improvised forms of training
support are still widely used. Two common forms are flat utility benches and the
floor. The drawbacks to these improvised methods is that free weights can easily
roll off utility benches making them unsafe, using the floor for training support
saps valuable training energy and causes stress and in many cases injury to the
lower back. The Flat Top advantage over improvised methods is it provides a safety
element along with injury prevention and preserved training energy. |
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STORAGE RACKS
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Although barbell and dumbbell storage racks can be used for training support, it
is limited to lighter dumbbells and barbells. Storage racks are most efficient doing
what they were designed for which is storage. Try using a 90 lb dumbbell or 120
lb standard barbell for multiple sets with storage racks and it quickly becomes
apparent that the purpose of storage racks is not for training support. The Flat
Top advantage over storage racks is that it is designed for training support for
dumbbells up to 150 lbs each and barbells up to 400 lbs. |
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OTHER TRAINING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
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There are other training support equipment available such as power racks, barbell
and dumbbell stands. Power racks are limited to only Olympic barbells. Most barbell
stands are limited in the range of barbells they can support. There is not a truly
effective means of training support for dumbbells. The Flat Tops advantage over
other forms of training support is its multifunctional capabilities and its ability
to provide an effective means of dumbbell training support. |
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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS
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Commercial products such as Power Blocks are a great means of training support but
have their share of drawbacks. Power Blocks and similar product are limited not
only to just dumbbells but to their dumbbell brand only. Individuals and facilities
that have already invested a great deal in dumbbells and more than likely barbells
would find an investment in the Flat Top for more appealing. The Flat Top advantage
over commercial products is its multifunctional capabilities and its abilities to
accommodate all brands of dumbbells.
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