Squatting--use the board or not

[BG5150]

Do you use the board beneath your heels when you squat?

Why or why not?

[apocalypse]

Are you talking about the floor and the shoes? That's all I use when I squat, I dont even use neck pads, those are fur pussssies. I think u know better than that brad.

[verbatimreturned]

i dont use the board, and occasionally use the neck pad (still slightly a girly man...in the words of hans and frans)

[nobleronin4]

Depends on the area of focus. I find that the board/weight-plates (differing hieghts), allows me to focus on my quads more intently and not overdevelop the glutes. Smaller glutes and larger quads will give the appearance of a smaller, tighter midsection and not the thick overall powerlifter look.

[ChinPieceDave667]

Originally Posted by nobleronin4

Depends on the area of focus. I find that the board/weight-plates (differing hieghts), allows me to focus on my quads more intently and not overdevelop the glutes. Smaller glutes and larger quads will give the appearance of a smaller, tighter midsection and not the thick overall powerlifter look.

you hit it on the head.. it just depends on what you want to work/look like when the day is over. and of course there is always the comfort issue. I don't like using boards but I also use to do powerlifting. so it's more of a comfort thing and what I'm use to. I think I might give it a try soon to see if I still like it the regular way.

[Frontline]

I dont even use neck pads, those are fur pussssies.

I don't know how you guys don't get fucked up marks on your shoulders without using a pad. If i don't use a pad or towel I tend to get bar marks all over my shoulders. Not a good look when at the beach :P