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Old 04-27-2008, 08:55 PM   #1683 (permalink)
Frank.S
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog View Post
Slacker. Shoulda slid some more weight on and REALLY failed.
i actually thought about loading on more weight to see if things would improve LOL

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Frank, what's the "foam" stuff you use? I saw it for the squats and now the presses. The reason I ask is because a few weeks back I discovered that using the "neck pad" (the one that some guys use for squats) on board presses is an excellent way to finish off a session, because it gives you more bounce, but not that eleastic effect of bands - or the trouble of setting them up. Just curious if there is indeed a method of using foam blocks for greatest effect.
for the presses, i was using a foam roller that is like 6 inches thick, its kind of the same thing as the neck bad just a little more springy.

for the box squat, i use a real low box then add a foam mat that the gym has, its about 3-4 inches thick and sinks in about 2 inches or maybe more when i box squat on it. Its something louie simmons and others have been playing around with and i think its a great idea.. it really 'sinks' you down at the botton and forces you to keep your knees out and keep a tight arch, combined with the cambered bar that i use it forces me to keep a really good arch.
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