Is Spgeneralotter-less Training Possible?

[Deertick]

I live in a rural area, and have been doing P90x and similar workouts for four years. Although they are great, I've become intrigued by Starting Strength for a number of reasons.

But ... as someone who trains alone, is it reasonable and is it safe to go down the Starting Strength Path without a spotter?

(Going to town is a thought, at least in the beginning, to get a better feel for what equipment I like and don't like, etc., but even at our "gym" in town, I'd be working out alone, and I'd eventually like to purchase equipment and return to home workouts.)

[Mark Rippetoe]

You don't need a spotter to do the lifts, especially at first.

[Deertick]

Well, then ... it looks like I have some things to think over!

Namely, adjusting my schedule to a "town" workout. At least for now.

Are there, though, certain "racks" that spotterless lifters should consider for home use?

[hollismb]

Read this article: Barbell Safety

[Les Hahn]

How big are you? If you can fit in a normal power rack, you should be good with that. If not, I can tell you about some other plus sized options. :-)