planet fitness

Planet Fitness doesn’t get the best reputation among the weightlifting community.

They have free pizza on the first Monday of the month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of the month (probably not the best way to go about carb-loading).

There’s a “lunk alarm” if any gym rats grunt too loudly, drop their weights, carry a gallon jug of water, or even wear a tank top (Translation: You have to lay low if you plan to go hard).

And there’s no bench press.

That last point—the lack of a bench press—makes the $10/month Planet Fitness membership virtually useless for anyone serious about bulking up or weightlifting, in general.

Let’s talk about why Planet Fitness doesn’t have a bench press.

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If you’re a water jug-carryin’, tank top-wearin’, weight-slammin’, gruntin’ gym bro, passing as a “normie” at Planet Fitness takes a bit of camouflage and a lifetime of self-control.

(So much for the “Judgment Free Zone,” huh?)

To make matters even worse …

There’s no legit power rack, loadable barbell, bench press set-up, or trap bar insight. But hidden amongst the sea of treadmills and resistance machines is a decently stocked free weight corner.

Now, here’s how to get jacked with free weights at Planet Fitness:

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You can get your mid-day “protein fix” with buffalo chicken pizza on Mondays, start your morning with a bagel (& a schmear of cream cheese) on Tuesdays, and snack on Tootsie Rolls whenever.

But hoo boy, don’t you dare try something as silly as a deadlift.

Planet Fitness (AKA: the “anti-gym”) catches quite a bit of heat from the amateur bodybuilding community because of its questionable food offerings and sheer lack of power racks.

And, the anti-deadlift mentality is rightfully a major flaw in every PF club across the country.

So do you cancel that unbeatable $10/month membership to switch to a “real” gym? Or, do you suck it up and settle for the ‘ol Spongebob lower-half?

What about option #3? While you can’t deadlift at Planet Fitness, you can do this.

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So you’re in Planet Fitness because you want to work out but you don’t know where to get that full-body bulk. Heck, with Planet Fitness’ limited equipment, can you even get each muscle group worked out?

Yes. Yes, you can. Listed below is the ultimate list of Planet Fitness Equipment you need for a rounded workout at the gym.

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In 2015, Insider called Planet Fitness the fastest-growing gym in America. As of 2021, Planet Fitness has over 2,000 locations and 14 million members.

Well, with those numbers, Planet Fitness has to be a good gym, right? Some would argue otherwise.

If you want to find out how Planet Fitness is a bad gym, and why it’s not actually that bad, then read on.

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Trust me, there’s nothing more intimidating than a machine that might snap back and whack you in the teeth, causing permanent damage to your mouth as you feel out your new chipped tooth with your tongue.

No? Just me? Okay.

Add on the potential to look like a slob who’s never been to a gym in his life, then it’s understandable why one might want to avoid the cable machine, but trust me – it’s worth it!

A study done in Experimental Gerontology, a journal about aging and age-related diseases, found that cable training increases neuromuscular function (which can slow down the aging process).

That’s why it’s a great idea to work some cable movements into your muscle-building routine!

So if you want to learn how to use the cable machine at Planet Fitness like a pro so you can build muscle and avoid embarrassment… keep reading.

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