The Strength Yard General Rules And Safety Rules
Gym Layout
Barbell Safety
All users are responsible for knowing their own physical limitations and rest when necessary. Please do not attempt a weight that would put yourself in danger.
All users must use the spotting bars when benching and squatting to prevent from being pinned down by the barbell.
When attempting a heavy weight, please approach a someone for a spot.
Example of how to bail out of a squat (always release the barbell to the back and never forward):
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pU6yWcyg_u4
Example of how to bail out of a bench press:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FgJsfYsEXlU
Equipment Care
Please refrain from excessive slamming or throwing of equipment.
Dropping of weights during Deadlifts or Olympic Weightlifting Movements such as Clean and Jerks and Snatches are fine only on the designated raised platforms
(Indicated as the Weights Dropping Area in the picture above).
Please do not drop the weights anywhere else.
In addition, please do not dump the barbell when squatting. Please use the spotting bars and lower the weight back down onto it if you’re gonna fail.
Equipment will get damaged or spoil if you dump it. Get a spotter to assist you when attempting heavy.
Aircon and Lights
If you’re the first to arrive the gym or the last to leave the gym (regardless of timing, as long as there’s no one else around), please turn on/off the lights and aircon.
The light switches are indicate with a small yellow sticker and the aircon remote is near to the second glass door at the back.
Music
The music will auto on and off by itself, so you need not turn it on or off if you’re the first or last to arrive/leave the gym.
If there’s no music in the gym, feel free to reach out to us.
Placing Back Of Used Equipment
All users must replace equipment back to their appropriate racks after use to keep the gym safe.
Chalk Usage
Due to Covid-19, the gym doesn’t provide a communal chalk bucket for sharing.
If you would need to use, please bring your own chalk and chalk up at the back area instead as there are HEPA air filters installed in the gym.Do use the gym’s brush to brush away the chalk after training.
Hygiene
All users must bring along a workout towel and wipe down equipment after use.
Booking System
The booking system now mainly serves to inform members of the slots that are blocked off for classes or events.
No bookings are needed for the off peak open gym usage.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
In case of emergency, please dial 995 and contact management at +65 69097449 from your personal device.
First aid kit is located at the kettlebell rack.
DISCLAIMER
Please note that you use the facility at your own risk.
This is an unstaffed training facility and all users should be aware that working out alone may pose risk to their own health and safety.
All members are advised to seek medical consultation and clearance before using the facility.
The Strength Yard shall not be liable for any loss or damage to personal property or death or personal injury, from your use of the facility.
