What's wrong with using barbell pads during squats?

[Ka0s]

On a serious note, if you ever plan on squatting some serious weight then you're better off just ditching the pad. The pad can make things quite unstable and dangerous with 500, 600 or 700lbs on your back. Or even less. Also, if you're so worried about a little bit of discomfort or a tiny bit of raw skin then you're in the wrong hobby and should probably pick up crochet or scrap-booking or something.

Yeah buddy

Look, it has nothing to do with the bar hurting your back (which I think is still a ****ing stupid reason to use a pad); it's about the squat itself. Using a pad is dangerous as the weight gets heavy. That's all their is to it.

You'd think people concerned about a little bruise across their back would be more concerned with hundreds of pounds crushing their necks, but I guess not.

Agreeing with DBC 100%...


Feels strange.

[ThickAsABrick]

i enjoy reading tremendously hardcoar, homophobic statements from people on the internet.

[jessah13]

The bar only hurts for a week or two and then your body gets used to it... I was actually pretty surprised at how fast my body adapted.

[Ka0s]

i enjoy reading tremendously hardcoar, homophobic statements from people on the internet.

I appreciate the fact that you are "totally" a "free-thinker" with "outside the box" ideas. But squatting with a pad around the bar just isn't good for your squats. Raging heterosexuality aside.

[ThickAsABrick]

I appreciate the fact that you are "totally" a "free-thinker" with "outside the box" ideas. But squatting with a pad around the bar just isn't good for your squats. Raging heterosexuality aside.

Your approval means a lot to me.

I don't squat with the pad or encourage others to.

"Thanks."

[Delgadido]

i enjoy reading tremendously hardcoar, homophobic statements from people on the internet.

i am not homophobic even tho i say *******

[Ka0s]

Your approval means a lot to me.

I don't squat with the pad or encourage others to.

"Thanks."

Then I take offense to your first statement sir. Who are these hardcore homophobes and what is their agenda?

[Tomi_Li]

I do not nor have I ever used the pad when squatting. My son who is 15 trains too and I will not allow him to use the pad.

But if you feel the pad helps you have a better squat workout then more power to you. It's your time in the gym use it how you want to. Dont let others push you into doing what they think is manly.

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Anyway, I use a towel as a pad and when I don't, I get this huge red mark where the bar sits, and it stays there for days.

People who squat 4 plates to the ground use a towel/pad in my gym.

Why don't the people in this thread try to convince them to be more manly lawl

[Ka0s]

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Anyway, I use a towel as a pad and when I don't, I get this huge red mark where the bar sits, and it stays there for days.

People who squat 4 plates to the ground use a towel/pad in my gym.

Why don't the people in this thread try to convince them to be more manly lawl

Malanichev.

Your point is invalid.

[Tomi_Li]

Malanichev.

Your point is invalid.

So? You have a powerlifter who is squatting a ton of weight with no pad.

BRB changing all the minds of the people who squat 4 plates in my gym for reps to not use a towel/pad because of what someone else does.

BRB not using a towel/pad myself because a strong man doesn't use one.

Am I suppose to care if someone cares that I use a towel?

I don't care if you use/don't use one

You care if someone does

[Pump Freak 86]

Using a bar pad will slightly change your center of gravity, causing you to lean forward a bit more. Not an ideal situation.

Using a pad can possibly allow the loaded bar to slide down your back, causing you to lose control of it. Again, not an ideal situation.

Using a bar pad may limit your ability to try/use different bar positions. Once more, not an ideal situation.

Best bet is to just get used to the bar across your back/shoulders, and not have to deal with any of the above. It's "uncomfortable" at first, but as the nerve endings de-sensitize over time, you'll eventually have no problem/pain where the bar rides.

This. It literally took 2 workouts for me to get over that hump. They were tough though. My arms kept falling asleep mid set, which was very distracting.

[ThickAsABrick]

Am I suppose to care if someone cares that I use a towel?

It depends.

Does the towel like other towels of the same secks?

[im2manly]

Am I suppose to care if someone cares that I use a towel?

You should that is the least they could do.

[ThickAsABrick]

You should that is the least they could do.

what if the pad in question was wingtipped?

u conflicted nao brah?

[Pump Freak 86]

Strong homophobia in this thread. I don't care how revolting the thought of sexing another dude is, it doesn't have anything to do with squats unless it's a part of your ex-gay treatment. Do you really think Elton John is a heavy squat away from bedding jlo?

[ThickAsABrick]

Do you really think Elton John is a heavy squat away from bedding jlo?

lmao

[Tyrbolift]

Strong homophobia in this thread. I don't care how revolting the thought of sexing another dude is, it doesn't have anything to do with squats unless it's a part of your ex-gay treatment. Do you really think Elton John is a heavy squat away from bedding jlo?

Well, he DID write "J-J-J-Jenny and the Sets"

[Ka0s]

So? You have a powerlifter who is squatting a ton of weight with no pad.

BRB changing all the minds of the people who squat 4 plates in my gym for reps to not use a towel/pad because of what someone else does.

BRB not using a towel/pad myself because a strong man doesn't use one.

Am I suppose to care if someone cares that I use a towel?

I don't care if you use/don't use one

You care if someone does

You said:

People who squat 4 plates to the ground use a towel/pad in my gym.

Why don't the people in this thread try to convince them to be more manly lawl

As if squatting 4 plates is some sort of pinnacle of human physical achievement. I would tell them that it is an ineffective way to squat.

[ironwill2008]

Do you really think Elton John is a heavy squat away from bedding jlo?

lmao

[R389]

^^^Very nice.

Proper form will make the need for a pad unnecessary. Really it should be called a dumbass-pad.

I lold at this. IMO things like pads are a crutch. Sometimes lifts hurt but over time if performing them right, your body adjusts.

[Pump Freak 86]

Ghey (/sarcasm)

[miamibodybuilder]

well i cant lie, my response for those things is usually "those are for girls" but really it's a matter of preference man. if you feel comfortable using the pad then use it. i personally dont like it and never have. i used it once and i just felt extremely awkward, i didnt feel balanced and sometimes it would roll off. it's just something i dont need to use because it doesnt work for me. now i've seen plenty of bodybuilders use them so it must work for them. dont worry about what people say man, if you like it and it works for you. then use the chick pad, oops i mean the squat pad. i'm j/k man

[BombDonald]

Ghey (/sarcasm)

Pussy.

[400Lb Gorilla]

wow alot of fukking idiotic responses.

brb giving a shiet what i look like at the gym becaue a bunch of people in the interwebz said i was a pussy.

if you can use the pad comfortably and safely then use it. if you prefer to be pseudo-hardcore about it then by all means glue broken glass to your barbell and wrap it in barbwire before placing it on your back.

@Manly, lulz at the Parents Against Zorans

[KimValentine]

I can't believe so many people trying to get big and strong are afraid of a little short term discomfort.

[Steven119]

If you need the pad your bar placement is wrOng

[Tyrbolift]

I can't believe so many people trying to get big and strong are afraid of a little short term discomfort.

Who says anyone's "afraid"?

[gymratmd]

Didn't even realize it mattered. Leg day tomorrow- I'll try without the pad

[KimValentine]

Who says anyone's "afraid"?

What are the other reasons for using the pad other than avoiding the discomfort from the barbell?

[Tyrbolift]

What are the other reasons for using the pad other than avoiding the discomfort from the barbell?

I've said my piece already on my preference. It's just about your usage of the word "afraid." Just because somebody chooses one alternative over another doesn't mean they are afraid of the one they didn't choose.