Squat Issue

[jesus5]

Hey guys. I am new here to the forum and I am hoping you guys can help me out with this issue I am having. I started lifting now again after a 6 month break from weights. I use to lift in the past but hardly did legs (i know, bad idea) and I want to train my legs hard to match my upper body. I am trying to get nice legs but I notice that after I squat or do calve raises that I get these lines on my trap and shoulder area. I have tried using the pads but they still emerge. I know that the lines fade away but I was wondering if this happens to anyone else and if they were able to stop it. Today I tried using a towel as well as the pad but I won't really know if it helped as I still have the lines from the leg workout before. I heard about the manta ray or what ever, but I read posts about it still leaving marks. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you.

 

[snoopy701]

i use the manta ray at my gym and i still get the marks. it doesnt bother me or anything. im guessing its just popped blood vessels from all the weight.

 

[chaos13]

i use to get them too. after awhile they just started to show up less and less. and now i don't get them at all.

so if you can just bear it for now and see if they are still showing up in a few months or not

 

[beerdrinker]

I always thought the impression of a bar across the top of my back was kind of cool.

 

[jesus5]

Thanks for the feedback.

@ Snoopy
Your right, that is what it is but I am worried that after a while it may become permanent and they do not go away...

 

[snoopy701]

they usually only last a couple of days. i like it, its funny when u go get a haircut and the person is freaking out about the marks lol..

 

[jesus5]

they usually only last a couple of days. i like it, its funny when u go get a haircut and the person is freaking out about the marks lol..

How is that funny? lol They look almost like stretch marks to me.

 

[Scotsman]

Is the bar resting on the seams of your shirt? If so that can cause some pretty bad markings/superficial bruising. As you squat more the marks will appear less since you body will become used to the strain.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[skullcrushin22]

The bar should actually rest below the traps.