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Easy Zercher Squat Pad Idea... with pics.

borobulker

borobulker

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I posted this image in my log, and got blown up via PM with lifters asking about 'where I bought the Zercher pad from'...

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Well, we actually stole it from a couch or something but the availability of pieces of foam like this is high. I would imagine even places like JoAnn Fabrics or Michael's would have something.

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The small inner square piece is glued only on one side, and the bar fits snuggly in the V.

If you have questions, SHOOT. - You're tendons can thank me later.
 
I like the idea of foam. Right now I've just been using the harness. Works pretty well as the arms are almost completely taken out, so I can use it as a max effort exercise effectively. It just puts extra stress on my upper back, which isn't really a bad thing per se.
 
shealym said:
what type of glue works on foam. . . elmers??
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I'm not 100% sure. I just texted my buddy that did it.

Torobestia said:
I like the idea of foam. Right now I've just been using the harness. Works pretty well as the arms are almost completely taken out, so I can use it as a max effort exercise effectively. It just puts extra stress on my upper back, which isn't really a bad thing per se.
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Obviously the harness is superior, but also about 100x the cost. How sweet are those things though?!
 
borobulker said:
Obviously another option... but some do not have this available. Foam is cheap and easy!
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true that. and my axle i got cost me 30 bucks as its pipe from home depot with some rubber pipe connectors for the stops for the plates. but ya, this idea is like a couple of bucks.
 
borobulker said:
Obviously the harness is superior, but also about 100x the cost. How sweet are those things though?!
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They're definitely nice. I haven't figured out how to use it for a front squat yet. Then again, I've never quite done a proper front squat, anyways, so learning form would probably be the best first step, lol.

As for the harness cost, lets just say I'm glad my gym has it and I don't have to worry about buying one.
 
I'm just using a standard BB back squat pad for my zerchers.
 
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