

Refer to this guide when the thought of interacting with another person is. However, I understand that sometimes, anxiety can get in the way. I promise you, you’re not inconveniencing us, and we’re happy to help.
#ADJUSTING AMP STEPS HOW TO#
I want every single person who steps into Union Fitness to feel confident and comfortable getting through their workouts, so I’ve put together this basic guide on how to adjust the racks in both the Fitness Center and the Strength Lab.Ī brief aside: please know that if there is EVER a piece of equipment you don’t know how to use, the first thing you should do is ask one of our staff members.

Those panicky feelings haven’t kept me from lifting in new places for a long time, but I know for newer lifters, and especially new female lifters, decreasing this anxiety could mean getting started on a lifting program way sooner. That’s the bare minimum right?! Why can’t we just always intuitively KNOW how these things work? It’s so easy to get into a cycle of beating yourself up for simply being new to something. No one likes feeling like the only new kid who doesn’t know how to do the basics, like adjusting hooks and safety bars. Union Fitness 101: Adjusting the Power RacksĬonfession: every time I step into a new facility (like when I’m traveling), I still have this little moment of panic when I step up to a power rack or squat stand set-up that’s different from what I use at home.
