Q:  I’ve got a bad shoulder and can’t get the dumbbells in place for presses. Is there anything out there that can get them in place, as when they’re up there, my shoulder still allows me to go heavy? A: What you need is a pair of power lifting hooks. These contraptions will automatically put the dumbbells in pressing position, in the process eliminating the need for a spotter. If you’re not familiar with power hooks, it’s time you checked them out. They are simply hook on cradles that slip onto a bar when it is sitting on a rack (for instance, the bench press bar). At the other end are spring clamps that allow you to attach the hooks to a pair of dumbbells. You can thus load the dumbbells onto the hooks (which are made from ...

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Q:  I’ve got a bad shoulder and can’t get the dumbbells in place for presses. Is there anything out there that can get them in place, as when they’re up there, my shoulder still allows me to go heavy? A: What you need is a pair of power lifting hooks. These contraptions will automatically put the dumbbells in pressing position, in the process eliminating the need for a spotter. If you’re not familiar with power hooks, it’s time you checked them out. They are simply hook on cradles that slip onto a bar when it is sitting on a rack (for instance, the bench press bar). At the other end are spring clamps that allow you to attach the hooks to a pair of dumbbells. You can thus load the dumbbells onto the hooks (which are made from special ...

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