Maxed out on hip thrusts

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  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    edited September 2016
    So are you guys saying that a squat sponge is the same amount of padding as the regular bar pads that you see at the gym? Or the same as cutting a pool noodle? Or is it more padding? I'm just trying to understand. I was using a pool noodle, but as my weights increased I wanted more padding. I am using this big foam thing, and now it's so big and bulky. I'm wondering if it's worth it to buy the squat sponge. Thanks!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    BinaryPulsar wrote: »
    So are you guys saying that a squat sponge is the same amount of padding as the regular bar pads that you see at the gym? Or the same as cutting a pool noodle? Or is it more padding? I'm just trying to understand. I was using a pool noodle, but as my weights increased I wanted more padding. I am using this big foam thing, and now it's so big and bulky. I'm wondering if it's worth it to buy the squat sponge. Thanks!

    A squat sponge is more dense than a pool noodle. I've never seen a bar pads at a gym so I can't speak to that comparison. I read the recommendation for a squat sponge either on the Strong Curves FB page or on Contreras's site. I've never had problems with it and my hip bones are pretty prominent when I lie down for glute bridges.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    edited September 2016
    If nobody has mentioned it a simply solution is to do unilateral hip thrusts. Not only do you work with half the working weight, you work on imbalances in the strength of each leg.

    It's what I'm forced to do because my glutes, thighs, & Chief gets in the way under a Oly bar. Half the weight allows me to squeeze under a lot easier without having pinching myself.
  • jerb00
    jerb00 Posts: 155 Member
    amyrebeccah wrote: »
    BinaryPulsar wrote: »
    So are you guys saying that a squat sponge is the same amount of padding as the regular bar pads that you see at the gym? Or the same as cutting a pool noodle? Or is it more padding? I'm just trying to understand. I was using a pool noodle, but as my weights increased I wanted more padding. I am using this big foam thing, and now it's so big and bulky. I'm wondering if it's worth it to buy the squat sponge. Thanks!

    I upgraded from pool noodle to Squat Sponge. Big upgrade. I say worth it.

    OP, I'm still not up to 45s yet, and I also work out at home. I prop one end of the barbell on a cinderblock and wiggle under it. Lot cheaper than buying bumper plates.

    Good idea. Probably better than the wood I used today.
  • jerb00
    jerb00 Posts: 155 Member
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    If nobody has mentioned it a simply solution is to do unilateral hip thrusts. Not only do you work with half the working weight, you work on imbalances in the strength of each leg.

    It's what I'm forced to do because my glutes, thighs, & Chief gets in the way under a Oly bar. Half the weight allows me to squeeze under a lot easier without having pinching myself.

    Is that the same thing as single leg hip thrusts? If so,while I thanks you for the suggestion - I hate them! I mean, I get that they are beneficial but I seriously hate them and everything around me when I am doing them. I try never to do them unless absolutely necessary
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    I just roll it over my legs and position it above my hips. Simple sit on the ground, legs straight out and roll it into position. Then bend your knees and put your feet flat on the ground with the bench behind you at shoulder blade level. That will put you into the starting position
  • jerb00
    jerb00 Posts: 155 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    I just roll it over my legs and position it above my hips. Simple sit on the ground, legs straight out and roll it into position. Then bend your knees and put your feet flat on the ground with the bench behind you at shoulder blade level. That will put you into the starting position

    Right now i can't cuz I only have 25 lb plates and I need a pillow on my hips to keep them from bruising as badly. But I have been trying to work it out with the suggestions I have been given. Thanks for replying.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    jerb00 wrote: »
    Chieflrg wrote: »
    If nobody has mentioned it a simply solution is to do unilateral hip thrusts. Not only do you work with half the working weight, you work on imbalances in the strength of each leg.

    It's what I'm forced to do because my glutes, thighs, & Chief gets in the way under a Oly bar. Half the weight allows me to squeeze under a lot easier without having pinching myself.

    Is that the same thing as single leg hip thrusts? If so,while I thanks you for the suggestion - I hate them! I mean, I get that they are beneficial but I seriously hate them and everything around me when I am doing them. I try never to do them unless absolutely necessary

    Lol, yes.

    Preference noted.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I never do single leg hip thrusts but single leg glute bridges make me hateful too. They are a good reminder that bodyweight exercises can be really challenging. Just like Swiss ball leg curls. Deceptively difficult.
  • Wickedfaery73
    Wickedfaery73 Posts: 184 Member
    And here I am proud of myself I could do a 15m basic workout with 15lb dumbbells ... =D
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    edited September 2016
    Wickedfaery73 wrote: »
    And here I am proud of myself I could do a 15m basic workout with 15lb dumbbells ... =D

    You should be proud of yourself for that. I'm going to guess that there was a point when you didn't do even that, right? We all start somewhere and all work our way up. I've mentioned many times that when I started I did two sets of 5-6 bodyweight holding-onto-a-chair lunges and could barely walk for days.
  • rileyes
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
    jerb00 wrote: »
    katie2400 wrote: »
    I do the deadlift weight up, sit on bench, slowely slide into thrust position.

    could you ask another gym member to place weight on you when your hubs ain't there?

    not ideal, but you can thrust on a smith machine..

    Thanks for the suggestion but I lift at home.

    I can't deadlift as much as I can thrust. But did roll my bar up on little pieces f wood we have today and was very careful be it worked! I could thrust 85lbs. Now I just need to get a cushion for the bar so j can lose the pillow and the bumper things so I don't have to mess with the wood☺️

    Use a women's bar (approx 35#) and two 25# bumper plates = 85#. I like the 25# bumper places better because they are thicker and less wobbly like the 10# bumper plates.
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