Can I deadlift at Planet Fitness?

The bad news: you can't deadlift at Planet Fitness. The good news: you can deadlift at Planet Fitness (again, it's different). While there are no deadlift jacks, pulling blocks, bumper plates, or loadable barbells in any PF club, one piece of gear allows you to get “close enough”: the Smith machine.

Why does Planet Fitness not do deadlifts?

Some gyms ban deadlifts for a number of reasons; Firstly, commercial gyms don't have dedicated deadlift platforms so the deadlift ban is to protect the equipment and flooring. They also don't want to promote a “hardcore” weightlifting atmosphere so try to prevent the noise pollution from dropped weights.

Is it OK to do deadlifts on a smith machine?

With the smith machine, you can perform the deadlift safely and still earn the incredible benefits of this compound exercise. When done correctly, the smith machine deadlift can be one of the most effective exercises in your workout arsenal.

Can you lift heavy at Planet Fitness?

Overall, the dumbbells at most Planet Fitness locations are going to go up to 50 pounds. This can be enough for you to get quite a good arm workout in without having to use the barbell and the heavier weights. However, depending on what your goals are at the gym, this is an essential factor to consider.

What exercises are not allowed at Planet Fitness?

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Will Planet Fitness ever get barbells?

Fortunately, Planet Fitness does have Smith machines, pre-loaded barbells, and dumbbells weighing up to 75 pounds, so you do have alternatives despite not having a real bench set-up.

How much weight is the Smith machine bar at Planet Fitness?

The Smith machines at Planet Fitness will have the bar weight written on the side of the machine. So, you can just have a look, but they should range from 15-20lbs. Note: Some PF gyms may have heavier bars, as we've seen members claim their Planet Fitness gym's Smith machine weighs 35lbs.

What can I do instead of deadlifts?

How does Planet Fitness deadlift?

Can I Deadlift at Planet Fitness? No, you can't perform the standard barbell deadlift at Planet fitness. PF offers fixed barbells and a smith machine. You could perform smith machine deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts with free weights.

What is the heaviest dumbbell at Planet Fitness?

The heaviest weight at Planet Fitness is the 80-pound dumbbell in the free weight section. However, some clubs cap their dumbbells at a much lighter 50–60 pounds (it depends on club location). Most Planet Fitness clubs also have a rack of fixed barbells that top out at 60 pounds.

What are benefits of deadlift?

Does Planet Fitness have squat racks?

“That's not a typical Planet Fitness,” says McCall Gosselin, the company's director of public relations. “Our clubs don't have equipment like squat racks and Olympic benches. Our dumbbells only go up to 80 pounds.”

Is Smith machine better than free weights?

A study in 2019 concluded that free weights were over 40% more effective at activating muscles in a squat compared to a smith machine. Other studies have reported how free weights are better at improving your strength too.

How much weight does a Smith machine take off?

The Smith machine is designed to make the bar glide up and down, and the apparatus on the sides of the machine that allows it to slide also can make the bar lighter. Many Smith machines reduce the bar's weight by 10, 15 or 20 pounds.

Why do Planet Fitness not have barbells?

That's because Planet Fitness isn't designed for those wanting to bulk up or work on heavy lifting. As a bench press involves a weight bench and barbell or dumbbell (via VeryWell Fit), it doesn't exactly fit in with the gym's brand.

Does the Smith machine bar weigh?

A Smith machine bar weighs anywhere from 6 lbs to 32 lbs depending on the material of construction, counterbalancing, and the angle of the rails.

Can I use Smith machine for bench press?

Smith Machine Bench Press

Set up a flat or low-inclined bench under the Smith machine, and adjust your position so it contacts the lower (and most comfortable) part of your chest at the bottom. Set your back and feet the way you would on any bench press, and feel free to take the bar for a ride.

Are bodybuilders allowed in Planet Fitness?

(Yes, they serve pizza in the gym.) Then there's the fact that certain bodybuilding exercises—like dead lifts and clean-and-jerks—are prohibited.

Why can't you take your shirt off at Planet Fitness?

We're all for people expressing themselves, but do ask that clothing that may be perceived as intimidating, revealing, or offensive not be worn in the club. We also do not allow clothing that may present safety hazards or damage equipment.