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people working out at gyms at least 2-3 times every week
percentage of all exercises performed which use free weights
Weight Tree Anatomy
center column
4-8 posts
supporting base
Weight Trees Put Millions at Risk
How can the weight plate tree be redesigned to remove the need for complex squatting technique, allowing all gym goers to acquire and store weight plates safely regardless their of strength, mobility, or training?
Only 2 out of 82 gym goers used proper form that would protect the back from injury.
Squatting Step by Step
“The problem is, setting up to execute proper form every time you step away and come back to the tree is beyond tedious, so we move quick and settle on dealing with the long term damage later."
Expert Interview
Andrew R. Naylor, DPT
Heavier 45lb and 25lb plates always stored below the lighter weights
Equipment Usage Trends
The younger the age group the worse the form
Common for users to be in the most compromised portion of the movement for 2-3
Indicated it wasnt uncommon for them to use improper form
Claimed having felt demotivated knowing they’d have to move plates
Claimed the lower poles are too low to the ground
*67 Respondents
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