Those plastic attachments, not sure what they are called, but they more evenly distribute the weight on your shoulders and make it so you don't have the bar digging hard into your shoulders. What are your opinions on it? I heard it's for weaklings but at the same time, it generally allows you to lift more weight (because the bar isn't hurting you) and not damage your shoulders. So isn't it the smart thing to do? (I'm a little biased since I've done it with and without the support and I find the attachment much more comfortable)
Edit: They are called Manta-Ray Squat attachments lol
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02-14-2013, 07:18 PM #1Registered User
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Opinion on the plastic attachments for squatting so you don't kill your shoulders
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02-14-2013, 07:26 PM #2Registered User
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Well, if you're interested in powerlifting then there's no point to them since you won't have access to them at meets. If you're just lifting/bodybuilding I see nothing wrong with them. Yeah, you'll look like a giant pussy but hey, whatever as long as you're lifting.
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02-14-2013, 07:32 PM #3Registered User
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I don't plan on power lifting...and the lifting is mainly so I get stronger, not so i can woo other men...so i kinda don't care.
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02-14-2013, 07:34 PM #4Registered User
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Lose the pad, get use to the bar in your back.
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02-14-2013, 07:41 PM #5Registered User
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That doesn't look very safe...
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02-14-2013, 07:43 PM #6glutamine for the glutes
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if you dont care what others think, use it if you find a regular squat uncomfortable.
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02-14-2013, 07:45 PM #7Starting Weight:125
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I used to hate having the weight on my back. It would hurt so bad but I got used to it and I can't imagine squatting any other way.
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02-14-2013, 07:47 PM #8
Imo they distribute the weight unevenly (talking about the big foam pads, idk about the plastic ones). Just use the bar. Make sure you're "pinching" your traps. You'll get used to it.
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02-14-2013, 07:48 PM #9Registered User
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That's not how I use it...it looks like it's gonna break his neck.Originally Posted by Lastman13
That doesn't look very safe...
And I really only use this for heavier weights as compared to something not as heavy.
Regardless, I will try to get accustomed to the bar.
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02-14-2013, 07:51 PM #10Starting Weight:125
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Yeah I feel like your traps keep it even and steady. When I would use a pad, it would slide and move around too much.
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02-14-2013, 08:04 PM #11dath it mane
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dont use the pussy pad op, don't
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02-14-2013, 08:44 PM #12Registered User
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Surprised at how many people find this acceptable. Dont use it. Your back will get used to the bar after a few weeks. The pads are stupid and your body will adapt to the bar.
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02-14-2013, 08:45 PM #13Registered User
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Its for pussies. Get used to the bar, it doesnt even hurt
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02-14-2013, 08:46 PM #14Registered User
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Its called a mantaray and yeah, dont use it
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02-14-2013, 08:48 PM #15Registered User
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Once you actually build large traps to rest the bar on, it never really hurts after that...
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02-14-2013, 08:53 PM #16Starting Weight:125
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Once I built up my traps, although they are still pretty non-existent, the pain went away.
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02-14-2013, 08:58 PM #17Registered User
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Honestly, just try to do lightweight without pad. then work your way up your neck/back thing will get use too it after abit.
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02-14-2013, 11:00 PM #20Registered User
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Those manta-ray pads are the biggest peice of Sh*T. They hurt more than the bar does.
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