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57 of 62 found the following review helpful:
 Much better than a towel Aug 09, 2009
By Arthur Bradley
"Arthur Bradley"
I was a little worried about buying the Squat Sponge, because there are a limited number of reviews, and most of those reviewers only reviewed this product. Still, it was down to four choices: a towel - kept falling off and not very good padding, a conventional foam pad - not enough padding, the manta ray - a plastic clip on assembly that spreads the weight over your shoulders, and the Squat Sponge.
I did plenty of homework on the various products, and finally opted to go with the Squat Sponge. Now after having used it for about a month, I think I made the right decision. The sponge is made of a soft dense foam, it easily slips around the bar, and is contoured to fit your neck. It definitely helps to make squats less painful. The only improvement I could suggest is that they make the sponge to fit the bar more snugly. As it fits now, it easily rolls around on the bar. It's not a big deal, since once you're in position, your weight presses it firmly against the bar - just an observation for their 2nd version should it ever be made.
Overall, the $40 seemed a bit high for the product. But it is comfortable and well made. So if you think $40 is worth paying to remove some of the upper neck/back pain from squats, I'd say get it.
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Written by Arthur Bradley, author of "Process of Elimination" - a novel that pits a martial artist against a world-class sniper.
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Didn't know it would be so great! Mar 25, 2009
By G. Palmieri
"Rhino Joe"
I am a personal trainer, and am using the Squat Sponge myself and with my clients. It gets the bar in the right position and keeps it there, comfortably. I finally like doing squats again! I have to admit, after having tried other pads, I was not expecting a lot from the Squat Sponge, but thankfully, I was very pleasantly surprised. Get one! Your squats will never be the same!
12 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Junk Jun 04, 2010
By Dr. Joseph Bianco
Save you money. I have no idea what the people are talking about with respect to this sponge. Based on reviews, I ordered this item. Nice, was most fortunate to happen to be my leg day, so I was eager. I took off my Hampton sponge off my bar and put this thing on. Fist thing I noticed was the sloppy fit. I load up 80 pounds for a simple warm and did 10 reps. Wasn't impressed to say the least. Figured ok, maybe it's a tad light. I proceeded to put up 130 lbs and dod 3 sets, sponge made the load seem more unstable. As for comfort I didn't find it any better then my 10.00 hampton sponge. So I put back my hampton sponge and did a a few more squats at 130 feels fine. Put back the squat sponge, no difference. Save you money on this item. 40.00 is way over priced for a simple sponge that flops all over the bar. Sent it back for a refund.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Best Pad Ever! Jul 19, 2009
By S. Ali
Very comfortable when loaded and the neck grove give you the feedback of the bar placement during the squating movement. Plus, this design lends itself well to use with other exercises. We've used the Squat Sponge with "Zercher" squats, lunges with the bar, even to help younger athletes with their benching technique.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Worth $40...? YES. Jun 03, 2009
By C. Lynch II
"Chelsea FC Fan"
I avoided doing my legs because the bar hurt my shoulders. I tried using my workout towel and it did little to help. But the Squat Sponge makes Squats comfortable allowing me to concentrate on my form and the workout at at hand. Go ahead and spend the $40, you'll own this thing forever and it will be worth it!
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