MANTA RAY- the shoulder piece for squating. Have anyone used this?

[mike peters]

I saw this piece to fit perfectly on the shoulders that connects to the sqauting bar at fitnessfactory.com it replaces the pad. Let me know it's better than the good ole cushion pad.

 

[-SD-]

How about this: Dont use anything but the cold steel on your back. All that other stuff is for pussies.

 

[BigJay81]

How about this: Dont use anything but the cold steel on your back. All that other stuff is for pussies.

I don't think you have the right to call anyone a pussie after you posted your pics.

The idea is to train smart!!!!!!!!

 

[rushx79]

no no no superdave. you have to put weight on the bar, then youll see why you need a pad or a manta ray. i have not made my mind up about the manta ray yet. i like it but i dont like it. a pad on the bar just feels a little more comfortable to me.

 

[WODIN]

Go with the pad, the manta ray sucks because it tends to cut into your delts on the down.

 

[booger]

Manta Ray

Junk. Throws your balance off especially when your bottomed out on the squat. Doesn't feel very natural either. I've still got one I've been trying to sell for years. Along with a lot of other gimmiky things that I've accumulated in the last 30 years.

 

[Hannibal]

Well I have one, but it rarely gets used. The only time I use it is on max effort day when I do low box squats. I personally can't stand it because it increases the distance from the hips to the bar. However this is precisely why I find it effective...because it makes it more difficult by changing the bar placement.

As for the pad...no never...never. I actually like having the big red marks on my rear delts. I wear them as badges of honor.

 

[plifter]

If you need a pansy pad on your back then you aren't placing the bar in the right spot. It should fit comfortably in the groove on the back of your shoulders.

 

[-SD-]

Whats wrong with my pics Jay?

 

[supersizeme]

the manta ray would be really effective when coupled with pink ankle weights.