How to squat without the barbell hurting your neck
How to squat without the barbell hurting your neck
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The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt. I remember using a barbell pad when I first started squatting, and I couldn't imagine going without it. These days I don't think about going under a barbell of any weight without padding, but I fully understand these beginner difficulties. So let's take a look at what you should do differently if you find the padless bar is hurting your neck or shoulders.
The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt. I remember using a barbell pad when I first started squatting, and I couldn't imagine going without it. These days I don't think about going under a barbell of any weight without padding, but I fully understand these beginner difficulties. So let's take a look at what you should do differently if you find the padless bar is hurting your neck or shoulders.