Do you use gloves, wraps, or nothing?

[samb867]

Now, I'm very curious what you guys think about using a pad for squatting.

I think it's great. I commend women who get in the weight room and do real work. And to do it even if on their period, that's dedication.

Seriously though, if you need a pad and don't have some sort of problem with your upper back/shoulders, it's generally indicative of poor technique.

 

[RedNeckJiuJitsu]

I've had marks across my upper back from squatting. It goes away.

 

[TheeFaulted]

Now, I'm very curious what you guys think about using a pad for squatting.

I think it would go quite well with your gloves. Maybe you can get one with pink hearts?

 

[Oblivian]

I've lifted the past two days in single digit temperatures in an uninsulated detached garage. It was so cold that I had to wear gloves. At Rippetoes suggestion, I made sure to purchase a black leather purse to match the black gloves. It worked out because it holds my chalk, lifting journal, pens, glasses, and other miscellaneous items.

 

[daken7]

Lol
someone was pretty mad at my gym when the 2 inch thick pad went
missing. I assume they were, because they left a sign which said something like "whoever
took it is a selfish cnut, bring it back so other people can do their
squats". Made me laugth.

 

[Midnighter]

My calluses are barely even noticeable...

You have the hands of an angel.

 

[Cratos]

I don't like how they feel and how they look and don't care at all about their signal value (ie what they say about a person. We probably also disagree on what it is they say.)

You're right that I also wouldn't want to suffer a broken nail. Hasn't happened yet, though, and given that it's unlikely to happen, the benefits of lifting weights clearly outweigh this undesirable possibility. So I'll continue to lift.. cautiously.

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Lifting heavy is really good. It's so good I'd do it even if there wasn't anything I could do to prevent calluses! Fortunately, wearing gloves prevents them somewhat and since the only downside appears to be Rippetard's disapproval, wearing them is a no brainer for me!

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Now, I'm very curious what you guys think about using a pad for squatting.

I know you don't "lift heavy" because people who actually "lift heavy" don't wear gloves.

Weird how every pro strongman and top level powerlifter ever has gotten by without them.

 

[toonie]

The pad for back squat makes it less stable me thinks.

Gloves, meh. I haven't torn a callous in ages (ever since I invested in chalk in fact), and like Cratos, mine are barely noticeable.