Squats with barbell

mili5726

I have always loved to do squats and lunges, but I have never used very heavy weight. I went to work out with my good friend and she squats with the barbell (heavy weight). So I tried it with her and loved it. I have been doing it for a few weeks now but the main problem I am having is the position of the bar is really hurting by lower neck-upperback area where I position it during the squat. It is really sore for a couple of days later and red. Is there a way to prevent this. Can I put a cushion or something in that particular area where I sit it, or will that area just become used to it after a while?

wellbert

NO PADS!

Switch from a high bar squat to low bar squat if it doesn't toughen up in a month or so.

Make sure your upper back is tight. On the traps. etc.

mili5726

thanks for the tips.

Docmahi

I dont like the pad just because when you get to higher weights it feels unstable on my back plus it elevates the bar which puts my wrist in an uncomfortable position.

I prefer to high bar squat and I guess I have just gotten used to it, but you can always use a low bar squat where you will get more of a cushion from your traps and shoulders. Also for me I use a shoe with a heel on it - but before i bought a pair i would put a 5lb plate underneath my heel so when I squatted it kept me in a more upright position and there was less pressure on my neck during the movement.

Doberdawn

Are you basically wearing a sport bra top? I got a little sore doing that, but it improved when I started wearing a sweat shirt. If it gets too hot, take an old one and cut it off at the midriff. That worked for me.

DavPul

brings your hands in closer and squeeze your shoulders and traps up. the bar rests on the cushy spot you create, not higher up where it's against your raw bone. you will get used to it, but in the meantime, it's not a crime to wrap a thin towel around the bar. avoid the pad.