I recently decided to get some new pads for my upcoming 30 day challenge I want to do in July. Ill want some pads to try and do some new movement on.
I got these at Home Depot. Essentially these are camping mats. Many of the guys in the community have purchased the pads themselves to train with. The local gym I train at they use these quite a bit. The Pads themselves are similar to some thick gymnastics pads. I got 2 so that I can layer them up. Plus with them on the black mattress I've had for a while it makes for a good landing as I demonstrate by the video.
In reality the pads are a comfort item. To learn most stuff you really don't need these. I fin it helpful to be able to break down movement as much as possible. the pads allow for me to crash on my back and other ways when I don't get full rotation. Ill use the pads in this way for my 30 day Challenge while I also try to get more power and height so that I can get to where i wont need the pads any longer.
There is another downfall to using pads. You get used to having them there so when it becomes time to get rid of them it can be difficult. Ill be working it out mentally how the best way to get rid of them will be later.
For now. Enjoy.
Eric Higgins
