What Do You Guys Think Of The “Pad”?

            You know that thing called the “pad”? Not the one I know your thinking of, but the one you find in the gym.  The one that protects your back when doing squats or lunges. 

                There are many people at the gym who use the “pad” to protect their back when doing squats and other workout equipment.  And to be honest, I’m one of them.   I don’t think it’s a bad thing to use it but a lot of people look down on it.  People put that in the same category as using gloves and altitude masks.  But in reality you won’t hurt your back when lifting heavy weights or using strength training machines.  So here’s my question for you, our readers, do you agree with using the pad while working out?  Also, if you have any fitness tips to share, feel free!

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 What about gloves and altitude masks? Do you do any gym exercises with those?