Squats with bar pad

[bigguns15]

If I can find the groove on my back, I'm sure most guys would not have a problem finding theirs. I get these cool little scrathes on my back from the bar after squat day.

 

[Mike_Rojas]

I don't like the pad at all. It just doesn't feel right, and it doesn't feel stable.

 

[IronLion]

I know what im doing and I use the pad, what does that mean?

the point is that if you knew how to position the bar (hence knew what you were doing) you wouldn't need a pad

 

[louden_swain]

build up the meat in the upper back. . .

This is natural padding. .

I never ever use a pad or a manta ray. . doesn't feel natural.

 

[pwr_machine]

the point is that if you knew how to position the bar (hence knew what you were doing) you wouldn't need a pad

I just couldn't bring myself to say it in such a way.

JollyRogers, squeeze those shoulders blades and find a platform to rest the bar on.

 

[makedah]

It's not on my neck, I think it's just that my traps and rear delts aren't very big (along with the rest of me... )

Mine aren't either. Welcome to the shelf-building club!

 

[c3ntrifug3]

I love using bar pads. I'll go right up to 405 with it on without any balance problems.

 

[gymtime]

the point is that if you knew how to position the bar (hence knew what you were doing) you wouldn't need a pad

Uh....knowing where to position a bar on your shoulders for a squat is not exactly rocket science. I know exactly where to put it and the pad simply makes it more comfortable, for some of us anyway. If you don't like it, don't use it.

 

[IronLion]

Uh....knowing where to position a bar on your shoulders for a squat is not exactly rocket science. I know exactly where to put it and the pad simply makes it more comfortable, for some of us anyway. If you don't like it, don't use it.

ok then you go right ahead with your padded squats, don't forget to turn it in when your done in case any senior citizens want to bang out some padded squats too

 

[gymtime]

ok then you go right ahead with your padded squats, don't forget to turn it in when your done in case any senior citizens want to bang out some padded squats too

Wow. Good comeback. What a tough guy you are using just the bar! I bet your parents coudln't be more proud!

I bet you're one of those guys who loads up the bar with some ridiculous weight, lowers it about six inches for two reps, and braggs to your little friends about how much you "squat."

Well done peanut.