SKILLFUL TOOLS

To my surprise, after several months of weight training with my basic dumbbell starter set, I am coming to a point where I need to add weight to some of my exercises; the two most important ones being the bent-legged deadlift and the squat. Over the course of my life I have undergone three laminectomies (removal or ruptured portions of disk material in my lower back). Needless to say I am very cautious when it comes to lifting, so have taken my routine involving my back exercises very slowly. No problems so far, but I came across a not too well know variation of the bar configuration that is designed to "reduce spine stress relative to the straight bar. It reduces spine stress relative to the straight bar deadlift... insuring that your lower back can be kept flat in this this extended range of motion." I'm hoping this will solve the problem of additional weight that in the past has caused me so many serious injuries. It can also be use for squats with the same advantages and additional safety factors. Check out Peidmont Design Associates for details.