>been squatting plugless for a few months, thinking they're a meme and I don't really need them
>one day my ass suddenly blows up with huge painful hemorrhoids
>the first thing my doctor asks is "were you wearing a squat plug?"
>I say no, he says I'm lucky I didn't get a full prolapse or herniated disc
I'm sorry Jow Forums, I should have listened
If you ever forget your plug just ask your spotter to use his thumb.
Your doctor is right, it could have been much worse. Next time don't be an idiot.
I don't know why so many guys lift without a squat plug, it's cheap and easy to get and the number one thing that will both improve your lifts and make them much much safer.
I think a lot of people actually believe squat plugs are a meme for some reason
I'm using a rubber plug at the moment but I'm considering making the switch to one made of glass. Anything I need to know?
>shatters in ur sphincter
medical grade silicone, don't buy anything else
You you guys really put something in your ass when you squat?
ya it helps relive the pressure off your inner butthole so you dont strain to to much when squatting
Sounds painful
>see noob squatting plugless
>tell him about the dangers
>tells me to quit joking
>few weeks pass
>buying condoms at pharmacy near gym
>see noob at counter
>buying hemorrhoid cream
>mfw
5V
>gymbro helps keep the squat plug in
You're a big guy
It prevents prolapse and hemorrhoids, but more importantly it has the same effect as a belt to maintain core tightness.
Using a belt without a squat plug is literally useless.
Honestly material doesn't matter all that much, as long as it's around 2 inches wide you should be fine.
I'm a bit scared of glass though, I've only used metal or silicone.
You can get away with not using one if you squat less than 135 pounds (95 for girls usually) but beyond that you're putting serious strain on your rectum without any support, and the results can get ugly. Ever heard of a prolapse?
The part I'm confused on is how they should be used for deadifting. When you squat you put them in deep with the normal positioning and for OHP they're supposed to be the same but a little less deep because you don't move your hips and it's better to keep some flexibility, for deadlifting are you supposed to put them in backwards because it's a pull exercise?
You better be trolling because only a literal retard would squat without a plug. What did you actually think would happen? "Hmmm I'm gonna be a massive faggot today and not put in my plug" jokes on you kiddo
Can someone rec me a good plug? Just started lifting, did my research and I don't want to fuck with a prolapse
Nice larp, phaggit
once you hit 4pl8 you will need to switch to stainless steel
I can't tell if this is serious or you guys just want to trick me into putting something in my ass.
Ikr I've been on fit for years and never seen this but now idk.
Not gonna either way cuz no homo
>first day at a new gym, forget to bring my plug
>Whatever, i'll probably be fine
>Back squats
>Warm up to 315
>Couple of Stacys behind me notice I don't have a plug
>They start laughing at me and taking pictures
>So embarrassed I have to leave the free weights area
>As I'm walking out this chad offers to lend me his plug
>Hit a 5rm with chads plug in my ass
Thank you chad
Dude youre lucky you didnt take a dump right there in the floor. You realize the plugs are there for more than just keeping your sphincter safe, right?
On how many layers is this thread on? Is this some kind of way to bring out the newfags?
>Medical grade
You get anything other than military grade and you'll tear through it in a week
That's more of a subjective guideline, the powerlifters I know mostly just use regular plugs outside of competitions.
I keep pushing my plug out while squatting and it's getting embarrassing, do they make bigger plugs?
Just stop taking dick up your ass
>Military is above medical grade
We really do live in a society
nah that's NON NEGOTIABLE
Mhm, yeah
You should get a different, slightly thinner plug for deadlifting.
Mine keeps falling out and I can't afford to buy a bigger one
What do I do?
>can't afford like 15 bucks
At that point I'd assume your main problem would be food.
Just shorten a dildo and use that instead.
After months of use I realized mine wasn't fitting as well as it used to, so I wrapped it in foil. I add about a layer of foil every week and I haven't had trouble yet.
You need a plug, a dildo is going to slip out.
Isn't sharding something that only happens at really high weights though?
I can just barely rep 225, so I should be safe with glass, right?
Yes but honestly why even take the tiniest risk when you can just use metal or silicone instead?
underrated
I tried metal but I got it from a chinese vendor that sold me cast iron, i didn't realize it started rusting until I started finding rust flakes in my shit
Cast iron is fine you just have to treat it right. Season it like you would a cast iron pan, at least once every 4-5 training sessions.
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Don't forget your squat cage
ur the real fag. stop being such an oversensitive literal homo and take the plugpill
le epic fingerbox meme xDDD
am I on Jow Forums yet?
Probably not a good idea to use strangers plugs. Lot safe than not using one tho.