I HATE squat pads

[Jim Ouini]

BTW, I had to touch the manta ray today with my bare hands. The same guy who was doing the 1/8 squats with 275 left not only the weights on the bar but also the manta ray still stuck on it. So I had to peel it off the bar.

 

[bignate73]

was it slimey and slippery? i hope you didn't touch the tail, it will sting you!

 

[oso0690]

Those things are trickey bastards! I hope you're okay

 

[Jim Ouini]

was it slimey and slippery? i hope you didn't touch the tail, it will sting you!

That woulda been the sting ray for front squats

 

[Jim Ouini]

Damn, I guess I have egg on my face. From Louie Simmons on 'What a Gym Needs'

For squatting and deadlifting, again weight releasers, chains, and bands should be used extensively on max effort day and speed day. An assortment of boxes to squat off of is vital. Also, a Manta Ray, a Safety Squat Bar, and for most powerlifters, a front squat harness are needed to change body leverage artificially.

 

[nsashbl01]

My wife has permanent scabs from the bar.

 

[xblitz44x]

BTW, here is what I saw some guy using squatting next to me the other day

http://www.shapeupshop.com/fitness/gymacc/mantaray.htm

Honestly, he looked ridiculous with his belt cinched up and manta ray mounted on his traps as he pounded out his quarter squats.

That thing is like synthetic traps. Implants.

 

[themanthatboinked]

There is a place for manta rays, and safety squat bars and etc etc.
Look at the westside boys to get an idea, things like that are used to stop you getting too used to it.
I agree maxipads are pathetic, terrible pieces of shit that offer nothing but confidence

Still anyone who uses these to bash out quarter squats with WAY more than he should be using deserves the ol' water torture.

 

[stilleto]

My traps are my "pad"

ditto.
those pads aren't necessary.