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Manta Ray Squat Device This is a wholesale order page only, you must purchase 6 or more of any combination of products to receive the price advertised in the box at the top.   The Manta Ray Squat Device Our patented load distribution device for the back squat exercise. Made from a hi-tech polyurethane polymer, it is virtually indestructible. Instead of the force concentrating in one small area, the Manta Ray increases the surface area by more than 1600% finally making it possible to focus on the movement. The front projections help keep the bar from trying to roll off your back. This allows most people use a more erect posture because it stops the bodies tendency to bend the lifter forward in an attempt to take the stress off the shoulders.     Stop swearing your way through squats or worse,  avoiding them all together! Q. What is the Manta Ray made of and how does it snap to the bar? A. It's made of polyurethane and the bosses on top of the device are thin enough to snap onto the bar, but the body of the Manta Ray is thick enough to act as a load distributor. Q.  How does it rest on your back? A. It transfers the load to the traps exclusively and doesn't involve the shoulder caps. It's a simple load distribution principle where the load is spread over as much as 1600% more surface area than the raw bar. It's like comparing a bed of nails to a single nail.  Q. Will the Manta Ray fit any body shape or size? A. Yes, it's only about 12.5 inches long, so it doesn't involve the delts. Since it sits only on your traps, it just sits on whatever traps you happen to have. Guaranteed.  Q.  I understand that all weight bearing exercise stimulates a Growth Hormone release (and Growth Hormone makes your body want to store lean muscle tissue instead of fat) so what's the big deal about the squat? Why not the leg press, hack squat, or Smith machine?  A. You've hit on the key issue here. When you suspend a weight over the entire body, that it's unaccustomed to, it brings more of the bodies 600 plus muscles into play. They fire on and off like crazy, acting as stabilizers through the assent and descent to keep you from toppling over. This makes a wave of stress hormones wash through the system and that's what stimulates the tremendous Growth Hormone release. No other exercise involves so many muscles, or stimulates anywhere near as much GH release as the free squat. That's why it truly is "The King of Exercises".  Q. Is that why they say muscular gains come faster with the use of the Manta Ray? A. That's part of it. The other factors are, you're more likely to throw on a couple more plates and less likely to ditch your last set when you can focus on the movement, rather than the discomfort. And since the crush injury is eliminated from the upper body, all your bodies ability to build new tissue goes right to the stimulated muscle fibers rather than wasting that effort on damage control. Q. What is the warranty? A. Three Years! Even in commercial gym or school use, so for an individual it's really a lifetime investment.  Q. How long will it take before I receive my order and what it the shipping cost? A. You could have it within a day if you order before 3 pm on any business day and only a measly $6 for shipping, now that's service! Q. Can I buy this device in a store? A. No, this product comes direct from the manufacturer to me here in Australia. I am the australian registered distributor and you will not find this amazing device in any retail stores anywhere in Australia.   Q. What if I am not happy with the device? A. You may return the Manta Ray within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. We want you to be completely satisfied.       READ THIS INDEPENDANT REVIEW FROM NICK NILLSON "The Manta Ray" - Is it a squatters dream come true? The squat is one of the best exercises you can do for  building strength and muscle mass. Can the Manta Ray make it more comfortable and even more effective? The barbell squat, as I'm sure you've heard time and again, is one of the most effective exercises not only for building the legs but also for building muscle all over the entire body. The metabolic effects of the squat are very powerful. One of the main problems with the barbell squat, however, lies in the placement of the bar across the shoulders. For many, placing the bar across the shoulders can be a painful experience. If it hurts when you do it (and not in a good way), chances are, you're going to be a lot less likely to do squats regularly, if at all. You'll be missing out on an excellent exercise! In the past, you had fewer choices when it came to padding your shoulders for the squat. You could wear a thick sweatshirt when squatting, you could wrap a towel around the bar, or you could place a foam pad around the bar. The sweatshirt, unfortunately, does little to cushion the bar and the towel or foam pad can actually allow the bar to more easily roll or slip down your back. Not a good thing! The "Manta Ray" squatting accessory aims to change all that. It addresses the structure of the body with respect to the mechanics of the squat exercise, claiming to make the exercise more comfortable to perform and more effective. The Manta Ray is a simple piece of strong, specially-molded blue plastic. It has a groove for the bar and is shaped to rest comfortably over the trapezius/shoulder area of the body. It looks a lot like the sea creature it's named for! But can it live up to its claim of making the squat more comfortable and, therefore, more effective? I will cut right to the chase. The Manta Ray lives up to these claims easily. It is simply one of THE most effective training tools I've every used in the 15-plus years I've been training. Here are the two major reasons why: 1. Effective Load Distribution The Manta Ray effectively distributes the entire load of the bar over a much larger area of the body than you get with just the bar alone. It works for the same reason that a person wearing snowshoes can walk easily where a person without snowshoes will sink down into the snow: increased surface area. I've found the unique shape of the Manta Ray to be very well-constructed for this purpose. To illustrate this point, I've used the Manta Ray to do partial top-range squats with more than 1100 pounds. If I tried this weight with just the bar, I'm sure I'd be missing a few vertebrae! The Manta Ray's extremely effective distribution of load will allow you to use more weight more comfortably. 2. Prevents the Bar From Rolling or Slipping Barbells are round. I'm sure you've noticed this. What better shape to roll with? One of the hardest things to deal with in the barbell squat is in fighting the tendency of the bar to slide or roll down your back. Even a slight roll of the bar can throw off the balance of the exercise and compromise your form and safety. Worst case, if the bar rolls or slips too far, you may even have to ditch the bar to avoid serious injury. Here's Nick doing a maximum weight Squat Hold with the Manta Ray                           The Manta Ray effectively arrests this tendency to roll or slide. The molded shape of the plastic locks the bar into position on your shoulders and stops the shifting of the bar. In comparison to the positives of the Manta Ray (load distribution and roll prevention), the negatives, in my opinion, are minor. If you've been squatting regularly with just the bar or with foam pads, the feel of the position the Manta Ray puts you in does take some getting used to. It will require you squat with your torso in a more upright position than you may be used to. This is actually a good thing, though, as it will help your quad development and keep your back in a safer, arched position. When you use the Manta Ray with heavier weights, it does have a tendency to leave temporary red marks on your upper shoulder area. I've found, however, that these fade fairly quickly. If you workout in a public gym, you have to carry the Manta Ray around with you or go to your locker and get it when you're ready to use it. Since it's molded plastic, it doesn't fold up. It isn't, however, large or awkward to carry around, making this a relatively minor inconvenience. Placement on the bar can be tricky. To get best use out of the Manta Ray, you need to be sure it is set very close to centered on the bar. A slightly-off placement can put a torque on the body and unbalance the load. Fortunately, it's a simple matter to visually line up the ends of the Manta Ray with the knurled (rough) areas on an Olympic bar. Once you unrack the bar, if the Manta Ray is not centered, you'll likely be able to feel it an adjust its position accordingly. The negatives of the Manta Ray are a small price to pay for the exceptional benefits and value you'll get from it. Not only will the Manta Ray help make your barbell squats more comfortable and more effective, it can also very easily be used for other exercises such as barbell calf raises, barbell lunges and more. I've found the Manta Ray to be one of the BEST investments in training equipment I've ever made. If you're interested in improving your squat, I highly recommend either getting one for yourself or talking to your gym owner or manager about getting one for your facility. I've been using mine for more than 10 years! Thumbs Up   USED BY TOP IFBB BODYBUILDERS AND RECOMMENDED BY TOP SPORTS TRAINERS AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS!   IT WILL LAST YOU FOREVER, THINK OF IT AS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR PERSONAL RESULTS!!   BUY NOW FOR ONLY $50 A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR MANY PRODUCTIVE AND PAIN FREE WORKOUTS! Shipping $10 flat rate for 6 items,  larger orders charged based on weight TO ORDER: Order Online through the 'Buy Now' link, pay by credit card or bank transfer. Fax a purchase order made out to Intafitness Pty Ltd to 03 9853 3983. Call us on 03 9853 2863, or Send a cheque with a purchase order to: Intafitness Pty Ltd, 146 High St, Kew, Vic, 3101 Alternately you can pick up from our shop at 146 High St , Kew. Please call 03 9853 2863 and ask for Neil for information regarding accounts for large orders. Please remember, minimum quantity for wholesale price is 6 units.