manta ray

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BigSoda

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #1

Any of u guys ever seen the manta ray for squats?I bought one today and did legs and it was worth every penny.It snaps on to the bar and fits nicely in your trap area,it made the heavy weight feel much better than just the bar on your back.

 

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mcinfo

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #2

Did you buy it on-line?
I need one.

 

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BigSoda

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #3

Got it at galyans sport store,the weigt felt light as shit when I used it.

 

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WeirdAl

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #4

Hmm, looks interesting. Did a web search and found it and the "sting ray" (for front squats). Would love to hear more opinions on either of these - haven't had much problem with squats, but front squats are so awkward.

 

skwood

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #5

Yea, they are great.

 

hostile

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #6

I have tried it and it just does not feel right. I like to do squats with the raw bar.

I think if you can use one they are much better for distributing the weight. I just can't get used to it.

 

jaywooly

Guru

• Dec 13, 2002

• #7

We had one in high school. I used it, I loved it. Damn, I almost forgot about that thing. I would buy one.

 

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Pumpdog

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• Dec 13, 2002

• #8

yeah

I have one, and the gym I go to has one too.

It does take a bit getting used to, but it helps you handle more weight by distributing the weights across your upper back.

Then, all you have to worry about is bruising on your back around the edges of the Manta Ray when you push serious weight.

 

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johnnyboy845

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• Dec 17, 2002

• #9

just used one for the first time... it felt akward but it helped with my shoulder ... shoulder hurts stabilizing the bar and it seems the manta raises the bar a little higher and making it easier on my shoulder until it heals... bruise looks funny from the manta also... like around the edges

 

jaywooly

Guru

• Dec 17, 2002

• #10

In December '02 issue of Ironman one is advertised on page 301.

 

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rippedchef

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• Dec 17, 2002

• #11

1 vote against here-hard for me to find the groove with the thing-probably great for rehab

 

ken69dahl

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• Dec 17, 2002

• #12

Is the thing soft or real stiff plastic? Just curious if it molds to your shape or not.

 

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johnnyboy845

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• Dec 18, 2002

• #13

hard plastic... and if my shoulder didnt act up I wouldnt use it... but it helps till its better

 

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Elvis

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• Dec 18, 2002

• #14

Iam putting in on my xmas list.