You could use a barbell pad for zerchers. I don't use it for back or front squats, but I definitely need it when I do heavy zerchers.2-19-24 Monday
Airdyne 10 minutes @143 watts warm up
Zercher Squats
95 x 10
115 x 10
135 x 5
165 x 5
205 x 3,3,3
CG Bench
115 x 10
135 x 10
165 x 8
185 x 5
205 x 4,4
185 x 8,8
SSB 155 x 10
First time trying Zercher squats. Felt okay, but a little uncomfortable on the forearms.
I've used a fat bar when available and it does help.2-19-24 Monday
Airdyne 10 minutes @143 watts warm up
Zercher Squats
95 x 10
115 x 10
135 x 5
165 x 5
205 x 3,3,3
CG Bench
115 x 10
135 x 10
165 x 8
185 x 5
205 x 4,4
185 x 8,8
SSB 155 x 10
First time trying Zercher squats. Felt okay, but a little uncomfortable on the forearms.