Squats causing marks

[jverch]

Everytime I do BB squats I get lines of broken blood vessles across my shoulders/back that last a few dayz. I use a pad. Any way to reduce this? I've ignored it for the past 4 years of training, but getting sick of the look...especially in the summer when I'm more likely to be shirtless.

 

[ironviking]

I've always thought of those as battle bruises.
You can use a safety bar as shown here http://www.sportstrength.com/equip/harness.htm or I know some guys that use a sweatshirt wrapped around the bar a couple of times which seemed to help - tried it before and didnt care for it.

 

[jverch]

Maybe I'll just use lighter weights! :rofl:

 

[ironviking]

You could do that but thats no fun

 

[goes4ever]

I used to get them and I started using a manta ray for squats, problem gone....

 

[chevelleman]

i love it when i get those marks really lets you know that you are working hard. Its nothing permanent so dont worry about it. CHICKS DIG IT!