Squating in the assisted rack

[letsrun4it]

Ok so everyone has squating in their leg workouts but when I try to do squats, no matter what bar cover or towel I use it eats into my neck real bad. This is not the case on the assisted rack and I feel like it gives me a pretty good workout, is it basically as good as a normal squat?

 

[Cynical Simian]

No.

Try wearing the bar a little lower (on your traps, not your neck), and don't put anything between it and your shirt.

 

[oso0690]

Yeah, definately try putting the bar lower off of your neck and resting on your traps. In the beginning you might ache and have a big red line across your back, but you'll eventually get used to it and it'll feel comfortable.

Btw, what's an assisted rack? Is that a smith machine?

 

[letsrun4it]

Yeah, definately try putting the bar lower off of your neck and resting on your traps. In the beginning you might ache and have a big red line across your back, but you'll eventually get used to it and it'll feel comfortable.

Btw, what's an assisted rack? Is that a smith machine?

yea sorry at my gym there is a big sign above it that says "assisted rack" so thats what im used to.

Ok I will work on getting the bar lower and give that a try. I'll start with low weight and work my way up.

 

[perp69]

Yeap. Try lowering the bar some and ditch the cushions. You may find that it helps you lift more weight also. Some pics would help if you still have trouble.

Perp

 

[solarclimax]

The bar should be placed just immediately under the bone you feel on your shoulder blade.

 

[al420]

No.

Try wearing the bar a little lower (on your traps, not your neck), and don't put anything between it and your shirt.

 

[FFQuads]

Ok so everyone has squating in their leg workouts but when I try to do squats, no matter what bar cover or towel I use it eats into my neck real bad. This is not the case on the assisted rack and I feel like it gives me a pretty good workout, is it basically as good as a normal squat?

When I squat it makes my back bleed a little from the huge scabs that are turning into rino meat. If you don't like the bar on your back just go home and quit......or you could just use that assisted thing you were talking about....LOL

 

[Veretta9]

^^same---I have a permanent scab on my back from squats. It also made a permanent lump there--oh well

 

[perp69]

^^same---I have a permanent scab on my back from squats. It also made a permanent lump there--oh well

Interesting. Maybe I am not just not squating as much as you guys or something but the only time I had that problem was from the bar bouncing a little on box squats causing it to rub. I keep the bar low, squat 2-3 times a week, and no pads and have no problems with sores or knots.

Perp

 

[bbkingpin]

squat 2-3 times a week,
Perp

Are you serious?

 

[columbia58]

Are you serious?

No shit...My last leg work out i got so sick, almost threw up right there in the gym....I do my legs every 7-10 days and getting great gains.....600+ lb squats, 48 years old, never thought I could squat that much...

 

[Maks]

If the bar on your back is still an issue - what helped me really a lot is using a much more narrow grip than i initially tried. If you have your hands right beside your shoulders, you HAVE to sqeeze your shoulderblades together. And then there is really no bone left you could place the bar on, only a wide base of muscle And that doesnt hurt at all. Simply dont put it on your neck. Besides, it makes your upper body much more stable. So good things all around.
Mark Rippetoe recommends the narrow grip in his book "starting strength". If you have any problems with the big lifts, you should buy it.

On the other hand, if you are an experienced lifter and maybe squat 400 lbs ignore my post - i know nothing of those high weights.

 

[columbia58]

Anyone ever use the Icarian super squat, I have been using it and would like others opinions.....seems to give a great work out....