Pansy pad? Yay or nay?

The original post called it something else which was changed by a moderator to be less offensive to some. Good moderation by .v.

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Dan C

I've never heard it called a Pansy Pad but I do think the name is fitting.

It doesn't take long to get used to a little weight on your back. Suck it up, boys.

When you get below 10% bodyfat and you're still lifting heavy for squats, you'll be wishing a "panzy pad" is close by and not being used by another gym member. HA HA HA!

I love being a panzy! Panzy pads FTW!

[westside24]

I buy a pack of panzy pads once a month...

[Gooseneck]

Originally Posted by westside24

I buy a pack of panzy pads once a month...

LMAO.

[Dan C]

Originally Posted by Todd

When you get below 10% bodyfat and you're still lifting heavy for squats, you'll be wishing a "panzy pad" is close by and not being used by another gym member. HA HA HA!

I love being a panzy! Panzy pads FTW!

There are plenty of lean men (and women, I might add) out there who don't cry the blues about a loaded barbell on their back. Suck it up, boy.

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Dan C

There are plenty of lean men (and women, I might add) out there who don't cry the blues about a loaded barbell on their back. Suck it up, boy.

Good for them!

I don't "cry the blues" by any means...I could easily lift my heavier sets without one, but why feel any unneeded discomfort when you don't have to? I feel enough discomfort and pain when repping for squats with my heavier weights. Putting on the pad allows me to maximize my concentration and focus...and this leads to greater intensity overall...which ultimately leads to better results in faster time.

There is a method to my panziness. Any panziness that may be labelled upon me by putting on a pad is quickly dismissed when the shorts go on...as doing whatever it takes to get the most from your workouts and not worrying about an ego = big ass wheels (ie: no panzy here, boy )

-Todd

[Dan C]

Just curious, what do you squat, Todd?

[Travis Bell]

to be honest, if Ronnie Coleman used one, I'd still say he was being a pansy. It really isn't that bad

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Dan C

Just curious, what do you squat, Todd?

Right now I am squatting 325 for 3 working sets of about 6 reps. No belt, but I do use the panzy pad once I get to 225 for squat. The weight for this exercise was higher when I was over 220 lbs bodyweight just before Christmas. I am currently at 187 pounds from dieting down slowly since Jan 1st.

-Todd

[Dan C]

Originally Posted by Travis Bell

to be honest, if Ronnie Coleman used one, I'd still say he was being a pansy.

Haha!

It really isn't that bad

No, it's not. For the rank beginner, maybe a little bruising, a little soreness, whatever. Tough it out for a couple weeks and you don't even notice it.

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Travis Bell

to be honest, if Ronnie Coleman used one, I'd still say he was being a pansy. It really isn't that bad

Well, Ronnie uses weight lifting gloves...same sh!t different pile. Either way, call him what you want despite what he uses/does not use...but he is not in any way, shape or form a "panzy".

What it comes down to is "different strokes for different folks" ...and what may help one person workout better, may be looked upon as useless by another. Whatever though...as long as you've got progress to show for it, then I say keep doing what you're doing, either way.

-Todd

[westside24]

and that! I can agree with... that last statement is hard to argue.

if it gets results, then keep doing it, or.... if its not broke, dont fix it.

[Firehawk]

Yeah I was joking around but really it doesn't matter unless it affects the way the weight is applied to your body. The manta ray, for example, distributes the weight differently. If there's a towel around the bar and it's put on your back in the same spot, maybe it doesn't do that (I don't know, haven't used a towel since I could only squat 135 as a total newbie).

Travis and Dan are right though, the weight only hurts the first time you squat after a long time, and then your body adjusts. I mean, the most I've squatted in the gym was 400 raw and the bar didn't hurt me, but had I just previously done at most, say 300, then stood there with 400, I'm sure the area would have been tender. Just like anything, your body does adapt.

If you're in the habit of using the p*ssy pad, and you don't want to, just suck it up for 1-2 workouts max and it'll quit bothering you.

[Dan C]

I really can't argue with your last statement Todd. The different strokes argument is sound, in a last line of defense kind of way.

However, something about this post (quoted below) bugged me and I just figured out what it was...

Originally Posted by Todd

There is a method to my panziness. Any panziness that may be labelled upon me by putting on a pad is quickly dismissed when the shorts go on...as doing whatever it takes to get the most from your workouts and not worrying about an ego = big ass wheels (ie: no panzy here, boy )

It's good that you are secure in your panziness and freely admit it. But this bit about "ego"...

You bodybuilders are a strange bunch. As a group, you guys are by far the most conceded of any discipline in the Iron Game. How many hours a day do you spend looking at yourself in the mirror? You say that you don't worry about ego but in the same sentence talk about your "big ass wheels". Who even brought ego up to begin with? You did. Twice. It's seems obvious to me that you are in a constant battle with your ego, like most bodybuilders.

But the thing is, this pad issue has nothing to do with ego. I assure you that no one thinks they are cool because they don't use training wheels, which is essentially what the pad is - training wheels.

[Todd]

Originally Posted by Dan C

It's good that you are secure in your panziness and freely admit it. But this bit about "ego"...

You bodybuilders are a strange bunch. As a group, you guys are by far the most conceded of any discipline in the Iron Game. You say that you don't worry about ego but in the same sentence talk about your "big ass wheels". Who even brought ego up to begin with? You did. Twice.

You couldn't be any farther off Dan. Me conceded? If you call caring about my health and body and having done a competition conceded, then whatever dude. I mentioned the statement about "big ass wheels" because I was making a point that the "panzy pad" has served me good ...and if something works for you, then keep doing it. As in, who cares what others think. I wasn't gloating about my wheels..I was making a point that I do NOT let my ego get in the way of achieving results. And by ego, I am specifically meaning...not letting what others may refer to as a "panzy" pad influence my decision on whether to implement it in my workout.

Conceded?...lol. that's like me calling powerlifters out for only caring about how much they can lift. Why would I do that? That would be just as ignorant as you calling me (or bodybuilders in general) conceded.

But the thing is, this pad issue has nothing to do with ego. I assure you that no one thinks they are cool because they don't use training wheels, which is essentially what the pad is - training wheels.

Bro, why are you so hung up on the pad usage then? Why do you refer to it as training wheels to begin with? That's like saying lifting gloves, straps, and belts are training wheels...same goes for powerlifting suits. Why not just lose the panzy suit and lift raw? Why not just leave the p*ssy gloves at home and lift barehanded? Why wear a belt? Personally I don't wear one, yet you don't see me calling it training wheels or panzy belt? But yah, I am the conceded big ego'd one here...yep.

Think before you open your mouth with ignorant statements.

How many hours a day do you spend looking at yourself in the mirror?

Besides me brushing my teeth twice per day, getting ready for work in the morning, and the odd check on body fat levels when dieting, I don't spend a whole lot of time in front of the mirror. If it bugs you or anyone else that I may occasionally practice poses in front of a mirror when dieting down and checking out personal progress of my growth, then hey so be it. That's your problem not mine, because I am fine with it. If you call that conceded, so be it, I'm not going to lose sleep over it LOL.

It's seems obvious to me that you are in a constant battle with your ego, like most bodybuilders.

Damn, you've got me all figured out...

I am gonna go battle my ego some more now...catch ya later.