Does Planet Fitness have heavy weights?

Planet Fitness has a rack of dumbbells that you can use as free weights, but they do not have a power rack. For those who like to do squats and bench presses with heavier weights, Planet Fitness will not be the gym for you. Overall, the dumbbells at most Planet Fitness locations are going to go up to 50 pounds.

How heavy do the weights go at Planet Fitness?

However, once you have reached the ideal fitness routine and getting strong enough to handle it, the gym will cap the weight limit. The maximum weight cap will be around 75 pounds for the expert trainees.

Can you get strong at Planet Fitness?

Yes, you can get a good workout in at planet fitness (if you know what you’re doing). While a good workout doesn’t require them, the ability to add weight to exercises is an effective way to measure and make progress. You should still be able to perform several exercises covering: Squats.

Can you bench press at Planet Fitness?

Then I have to warn you that Planet Fitness might not be the place for you, the biggest reason being that they do not have free weight bench press or squat racks. You have to use a Smith machine.

Can bodybuilders go to Planet Fitness?

Not to the bodybuilders and serious weight lifters who find the way they’re portrayed in the commercials offensive and the way they’re treated in Planet Fitness clubs quite possibly discriminatory. Then there’s the fact that certain bodybuilding exercises—like dead lifts and clean-and-jerks—are prohibited.

Does Planet Fitness actually use the lunk alarm?

The Lunk Alarm is part warning system and part safety system. The alarm is turned on at the discretion of employees at the desk at each gym. Most gyms frown upon dropping/tossing equipment. At PF it can actually be a safety hazard.

Is Smith bench press bad?

To say that using a smith machine will lead to muscle imbalances and weaknesses should really be qualified. Smith Machines, like any weight training equipment or exercise when done improperly will lead to muscle imbalances, weaknesses and most importantly injury.