I need your input on new equipment Im gettin

[guest589745]

Im gettin some new shit to help me lift more safely and comfortably so give me your thoughts on it and lemme know if you know where to get a better/cheaper version of what I have in mind. Im not tryin to spend more than like $120. but I might if I have the dough.

Im lookin for:

1. Belt-TO HELP AVOID RE_INJURY
~I had this one in mind:http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sck/2004.html
$45.

2.Knee bands (No mile-long wraps)
~I had these in mind:http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/tom/knee.html
$35.

3.Squat pad_TO HELP AVOID PAIN/DISCOMFORT FROM PREVIOUS SHOULDER INJURIES
~I had this in mind:http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/adfit/manta.html
$35.
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[RuhlFreak55]

squat pads are retarded......i personally don't like that style belt either....i like more power lifting belts, and if you're gonna wrap your knees then go all the way and use real wraps.....those slip on things are even harder to get on and they don't work near as well

[Pooks]

yah Squat PAD is stupid.

and the belt is good to have on hand for really heavy lifts.. but using it, will not excersize certain muscles in the area, causing them to weaken creating more potential for injury down the road.

[guest589745]

I was lookin at the belt cause I need extra support due to an injury I sustained a while back. I dont want to re injure it and yes, I will only use when needed.

[GunTotingHipGangster]

i have two belts, the same exact Schiek shown there and a lether Valeo belt
i use the Schiek belt for wakeboarding and knee boarding because it gives me back support and i use the Valeo one for the gym
the Schiek belt is comfortable as hell, but the Valeo is stiffer
I own two because when im wakeboarding i wear it for a longer period of time, hence why i chose the more comfortable one, and in the weight room, i only use the Valeo for deads and squats so my time wearing it is short

[RuhlFreak55]

mine is a valeo too.....pretty good all around belt

[damiongage]

only women on the rag should wear pads.....

[guest589745]

only women on the rag should wear pads.....

thanks that was very helpful, but I have shoulder injuries that causes pain/discomfort occasionally when squatting, thats why I am interested in one.

[damiongage]

thanks that was very helpful, but I have shoulder injuries that causes pain/discomfort occasionally when squatting, thats why I am interested in one.

I didn't know you were so sensitive, I wasn't trying to offend you.....I will not joke around in your threads any longer.


my apologies

[guest589745]

I didn't know you were so sensitive, I wasn't trying to offend you.....I will not joke around in your threads any longer.


my apologies

No prob, it seemed like you were tryin to be an asshole.

[damiongage]

No prob, it seemed like you were tryin to be an asshole.

Didn't mean to come off that way... I forget that I took a break from this place for a while and alot of you guys do not know me.

anyway I have had shoulder/collar bone problems...It hurt for awhile...but now I squat 405 without a pad.

[Pooks]

thanks that was very helpful, but I have shoulder injuries that causes pain/discomfort occasionally when squatting, thats why I am interested in one.

are u squatting properly???

Squat is the one excersize I see the most people **** up LOL..
they don't keep good form.

Always keep your eyes up on the ceiling bro, and maybe put 10lb weight under your heels.. Keep your back straight, shoulders shouldnt have anything at all to do with a squat.

[guest589745]

are u squatting properly???

Squat is the one excersize I see the most people **** up LOL..
they don't keep good form.

Always keep your eyes up on the ceiling bro, and maybe put 10lb weight under your heels.. Keep your back straight, shoulders shouldnt have anything at all to do with a squat.

I keep my back pretty straight, and I keep my heels driven into the floor when goin up. I dont think my form is the problem.

[Pooks]

I keep my back pretty straight, and I keep my heels driven into the floor when goin up. I dont think my form is the problem.

Try staring straight into the ceiling, head tilted all the way back over the bar.. dont look forward ever!, u loose form, and weight tips forward more onto your shoulders.

its kinda hard to manuever around, cause u have to feel with your feet where u're standing and u shoudlnt look down..... but if u're not doing this already, it can only help you.

[GunTotingHipGangster]

oh and you can find the schiek at a better price than that if you choose to go with it
i bought both my belts from shenk and tittle
the valeo i got for $17 and the schiek i got for $39

[guest589745]

Ill try it.

[Kärnfysikern]

Im gettin some new shit to help me lift more safely and comfortably so give me your thoughts on it and lemme know if you know where to get a better/cheaper version of what I have in mind. Im not tryin to spend more than like $120. but I might if I have the dough.

Im lookin for:

1. Belt
~I had this one in mind:http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sck/2004.html
$45.

2.Knee bands (No mile-long wraps)
~I had these in mind:http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/tom/knee.html
$35.

3.Squat pad
~I had this in mind:http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/adfit/manta.html
$35.
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My honest oppinion without reading the rest of the replies

I dont se the point in the belt except as a aid in making the lower back warm quicker I like my belts thick and sturdy, pl belt.

For the knees, If you just want something to keep the knees warm and give some stability go with rehband kneeprotection. They are top notch

I have never seen the point in squat pads?? But I squat with the bar low so that might be why.

[guest589745]

[QUOTE=johan]
I like my belts thick and sturdy, pl belt. Where and what kind do you recomend?

For the knees, If you just want something to keep the knees warm and give some stability go with rehband kneeprotection. They are top notch Where can I find these?
[QUOTE]

[Kärnfysikern]

I like my belts thick and sturdy, pl belt. Where and what kind do you recomend?

For the knees, If you just want something to keep the knees warm and give some stability go with rehband kneeprotection. They are top notch Where can I find these?
QUOTE]

http://www.rehband.com/ its a nordic brand but they sell all over europe so I guess they must be aviable over there aswell. Check the site if they have anything listed.

About belt. Im not sure. I got mine for free(a damn good belt aswell) when I bought 2 tubs of whey You can probably buy one from here
http://www.elitefts.com/
but they are quite expensive on most things. If doc squat sees this thread he might know where to get cheap quality pl gear.

My belt is twinlab so maby twinlabs homepage sell them.

[guest589745]

http://www.rehband.com/ its a nordic brand but they sell all over europe so I guess they must be aviable over there aswell. Check the site if they have anything listed.
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Ok, I cannot navigate through that site whatsoever lol.

[guest589745]

About belt. Im not sure. I got mine for free(a damn good belt aswell) when I bought 2 tubs of whey You can probably buy one from here
http://www.elitefts.com/
but they are quite expensive on most things. If doc squat sees this thread he might know where to get cheap quality pl gear.

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cant find one at twinlab and like you stated, elitefts is rediculously expensive. Thanks though, Ill keep lookin....

[Kärnfysikern]

there is a button to the right to switch to english

[guest589745]

there is a button to the right to switch to english

but, for some reason it changes nothing when I click it??

[Kärnfysikern]

works for me. Wierd.