re: Using the Foam Neck pad when doing Squats?

It alters the position of the bar and can mess with your form too. I used one in high school but haven't used one since. Put the bar low on you back and you'll lift more and it still shouldn't hurt

"pussy pad" is what my S&C used to call them

People make fun of people that use it but I find people who mane fun of people that do have insecurity issues

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Pussy pad

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That's what I've always heard them called.
To me, it would make the bar more likely to slide down your back

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People make fun of people that use it

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I think it's funny that jacked up gym people will make fun of weaklings and ask why don't they lift bro, then when someone who may be just starting out in the gym to attempt to build their body uses the pad they get made fun of for that too. At least they're actually squatting instead of doing an hour of bicep curls.

Sound the lunk alarm

After suggestions from the board, I have been researching Starting Strength, the foam pad should never be used, if the bar is hurting your back. It's too high, the proper position should be lower. At least that's what I've read...lol

Eta: it does help not having the pad and making sure the bar is low enough,I'm a Rippetoe believer now

No, just no.

Wendler would not approve

Shhhhh don't tell those secrets here

Weak.