why foam pads under the bar

[descanting]

I put the pads when I increase the weight on the squat.. It crushes the skin on my spine and it swells up like a golf ball.. I'm no muscle monster, but I didn't start training yesterday either... I'll try without and putting the bar lower and see, maybe it will help.. I'm open to change and variety..

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

I think some peeps need adjustment on their bar position for squats-- you should never have "neck pain" or a "crushed spine"-- theres a natural pad-like place on your traps-- look at the stickys at the top.

 

[rjl296]

um. this thread was about a guy who uses foam pads for upper body movements, LOL

 

[JollyRogers]

I quit the pad when I got into the 300-400's squating, neck holds it better...

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Ms. Beverly Hills - Is that you in your avatar?

 

[Gymgurl]

We refer to the pad as the "pussy pad" lol. I was taught from the begining not ot use one and where to place the bar when squating. People use them all the time at my gym for EVERYTHING....