
History of the Squat Rack ( The Inventor of the modern squat) by HENERY STEINBORN first time in 1921 GERMAN (AFTER WORLD WAR) the magazine “Strength” used the word “squat” to describe a a weight-lifting exercise.

Evolution of the gym GYM POWER RACK ; Barbells, haltèress, bench and squat rack. These four training equipment can be found in almost every Gyms Fitness clubs in the world. The squat, in terms of popularity, function and importance is one of the three most important lifting exercises in weight training the rise of popularity, importance and evolution of the squat, the modern power rack has become a central element in any gym and In the early 1900s, the exercise we now call “squat” was actually simply called “bending on the knees”.

The squat rack had not yet been invented, lifting heavy weights on the shoulders was too difficult and the knee bending was often performed lightly during many repetitions and athletes saw that with Steinborn’s exercise they could lift heavier weights and especially without injuries, the squat almost overnight became a standard among lifting exercises both in gyms and competitions.
The squat, however, without a squat rack has been for years a rather difficult exercise to perform, also by virtue of the difficulty of bringing the weight into position.
BEFORE SQUAT RACK Deficits

In the early 1900 the exercise we know squat was actually simply called “BENDING ON THE KNEES “
















