Safe free weight fitness equipment allows one to get a great workout without the need of a spotter.

Free weights are a great way to build muscle and burn fat but can be dangerous if working out by yourself. This amazing machine enables you to get the benefits of free weight training without needing a spotter.

Published Jan 7, 2009 by ridered
Last updated on Jan 7, 2009

Training with free weights is a great way to build muscle and burn fat. Lifting heavy weights can be dangerous and cause injury or even death if not done properly. This concern is a roadblock to many people achieving their fitness goals as they tend to shy away from free weight training. This is especially the case if the training will be done alone without any assistance from others. This was my concern until I found this effective and safe home free weight machine that allows one to workout without a spotter!

My busy schedule does not allow much time to workout. I prefer working out at home anyway so I can be available to my family if needed. I love lifting free weights and feel I get better results other than alternative workout machines. So I set out to buy some weight plates and a bench but I was concerned about lifting alone in the basement and hurting myself. I am in fairly good shape but like to workout hard and often lift to failure.

I shopped many local fitness stores but still had the safety concern in mind. That is until I was introduced to ProSpot's line of free weight machines. I was very skeptical at first; the idea of heavy weights hanging by cables above my head was a bit strange at first. The way this machine works basically is there is a small cut along the length of the bar with a wire running the length of the bar except for the middle section.  There is a small amount of electrical current running through this wire. As you touch the bar on both sides you complete the circuit and unlock the bar from its position. You now have a normal free weight bar with all the movement of  regular free weights! If you get into any trouble like performing bench presses and cannot lift the weights off your chest, simply let go of the bar on either side and the bar will lock in place! You can even ratchet the bar up in segments to lift one side to allow you to free yourself! Roll the bench out and you can perform other excersises such as squats!

The designers of this amazing fitness equipment left no stone unturned as far as safety goes. The heavy duty air craft grade cable includes a backup cable on both sides of the bar. If one should unlikely fail, the other cable would then hold the weight. Not only that but there are also  mechanisms you set in the event the locking system fails. If used properly, this is a very safe way to lift all by yourself without a spotter. I feel safe and I like the fact that I can get the same results as I would lifting with a spotter. I can lift as heavy a weight as I like and know that if I get in a bind or lift to failure I can simply lock the bar in place and continue with my workout.

I have been enjoying my Prospot equipment for a couple of years now and it is working like the day it was delivered and setup in my basement. Prospot has some newer versions than the one I purchased. I have the ProSpot P-100. I would highly recommend getting the plate stack as well as you will be able to do many other exercises. I highly recommend ProSpot' line of free weight machines to anyone looking for the benefits of free weight training without the inherent risks and the freedom to workout alone. I love my P-100!

Check out ProSpot's website for more pictures and where you can go try one yourself! I will warn you though, you will want to buy one!

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