Iron Bull Strength Advanced Squat Pad - Barbell Pad for Squats, Lunges & Hip Thrusts - Neck & Shoulder Protective Pad Support

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Whether you’re after added comfort during your workout or looking to avoid injuries, these barbell pads will undoubtedly provide the support you need. Trust me — I wouldn’t steer you wrong. This incredible creation is 17 inches long and 3.7 inches wide. It comes with large hoop and loop fasteners which keep the pad intact in one place. This design is far better than the shoulder straps that most pads have. When frequently using a barbell during a weight training session, a barbell pad made of supportive foam will significantly help to minimise the stress of the barbell on your body, especially during exercises like squats where the heavy bar would normally rest right on your skin,' she adds. However, if you're all about those barbell hip thrusts to take your glute gains to the next level but find yourself struggling to fold up towels and mats to get through reps, a barbell pad can be a total game-changer.

Also known as squat or hip thrust pads (they can also be used to make lunges more comfortable), a barbell pad is essentially foam cushioning to protect you from the barbell (and the barbell from you!) when you lift heavy weights. But the right pad can also help you train more efficiently, improve your technique and enable you to push yourself further.

This barbell pad has an easy slide structure. The bar conveniently slides through any barbell and fits it well. As you can see, these pads are a must-have piece of gym accessory if you do hip thrusts as well as alternative exercises, such as lunges and squats, to a lesser extent. In fact, unlike the two previous options, this one is much easier to slide on and off, so it does have its convenient advantages. It’s the most durable, the one that will keep you comfortable during your hip thrusts and allow you to truly challenge yourself without annoying worries.

BUY: Bellabooty Hip Thrust Belt Best Non-Slip Barbell Pad - Fit Viva Barbell Pad with Safety Straps From a technical standpoint, this sounds like all upside. It keeps the pad in place. However, it’s annoying to take on and off, and that can really break up the flow of your workout.

So use this as long as you’re willing to leave it on while you do all your sets of hip thrusts, it might be a better option since it’ll stay in place. 7) Harbinger NeoTek Foam Core Bar Pad