Barbell Squat Pad, Extra Thick Foam Padding, Secure Hook Loop Fastener

Barbell pads suit a variety of users including those with traps be it for squatting, hip thrusts, lunges, donkey calf raises on smith machines etc to name just a few. Given the wide range of people I train with pads come in handy at all stages of the workout program and certainly help when it comes to cushioning certain delicate areas of the body. I have had quite a few barbell pads over time many great and many not so. The biggest problems with some pads is that some aren't secure enough when fitted to a bar as they have no securing feature such as a flap of material that is held in place to stop it from falling off when performing the exercise. Another couple of issues that I have come across with some pads is that they either don't fit properly on to Olympic bars or if they do some will rotate due to having a too large a hole in the middle. I refer my pads to be fixed in place thereby giving an overall secure feeling which in effect other than the padded feeling you wouldn't really think that a pad was in place. Thankfully the pad from Beast Gear meets my minimum requirements in terms of fitment fine. The construction of the pad seems to be good with no apparent weaknesses especially the areas where the material is stitched at the ends and along the velcro fastening. Unlike similar designed pads there are not raised logos or badges to cause and uneven uncomfortable feeling when in use which through certain clothing is most noticeable. The material itself is of a good weave where unlike the vinyl coated types doesn't cause any slipping when positioned on the back, anyone who has tried the vinyl coated pads will know what I am relating to. The loop at the end of the pad helps wrap the securing flap tight which again if anyone has tried to do without such a feature will know how much of a fight it is given the small amount of fabric that can be gripped. Initially taking the pad out of the packaging the foam does has a slight odour which is common with many foam products that are sealed in their wrappers post production but give it time to air and it will be dissipate. In terms of comfort and effectiveness the pad works well in not only adding a little cushioning which comes in handy on big lifts but also doesn't feel over sized when performing some exercises such as barbell hip thrusts. For the money its a well made product that serves well.

Great value for money, easy to install and good padding. Would recommend.

Looks cool, easy to fit onto bar/adjust. The pad is solid. Could be slightly longer so you could use it for zercher squats more easily or increase the comfort of barbell glute bridge. It does feel a little solid on the hip Flexors when doing glute bridge but I like that it's not bulky like the other barbell pads. Overall decent for the price recommend.

Second one i bought. This one is so i can do zercher squats, but im also using as a wall roller for shoulder physio... good quality

This barbell pad is very good — sturdy, comfortable, and provides excellent cushioning during squats and hip thrusts. The secure hook & loop fastener keeps it in place. Definitely a must-have for anyone lifting heavy weights.

I do like Beast Gear products and I have bought a few differnt products from them over the years. This was like all the rest, that I have recieved, is of good quality, reasonably priced and it does the job. I have lopped off 2 stars however because the Amazon advert has followed the trend of, lets say the cheaper end of the china-sourced fitness products by 'enhancing' the photos to make the product look bigger than it actually is. (or they have found some really tiny people to include in their photos) To sum up it does the job, it is a reasonable price and I am pleased to support Beast Gear once again. I just feel that they have let themselves down by dishonest, and unneccessary, photshopping of the item itself.

Very comfortable and it works. Best thing I've ever used for squatting.

After around 2 weeks of solid use now for squatting and various lifting activities that put weight through the pad its self, it’s still looks like it did the first day it arrived. It’s comfortable, supportive and doesn’t slip or stick to the body whilst in use. I’ve had around 50kg give or take as warming up and cooling down pushing through the pad on a 1" bar whilst squatting and it’s still maintained the shape it began in on day one. I only work out at home and would recommend it for anyone looking for a comfortable lift. It’s about shoulder width in length for the average size adult male so can even be left on during other lifting operations without it getting in the way of your hands. Very easy to put on and take off.

Almohadilla perfecta para entrenar. Buen almohadillado y buen cierre. Te puedes concentrar en hacer bien el ejercicio sin temor al inesperado golpe en el cuello porque se cae la almohadilla repentinamente. Suficientemente mullida para meter muchos kilos haciendo "hip thrust". Más económica que otras que he utilizado en muchos gimnasios con peores características.

Davvero un ottimo prodotto, non si schiacccia troppo col peso e rimane decisamente confortevole sul trapezio. Bisogna solo avere l'attenzione di girare la parte di apertura in direzione opposta al bilanciere in modo che con la pressione del peso non si muova. Ottimo anche il velcro di chiusura. Il migliore mai provato fino ad ora, un must have per la Home gym e, perchè no, anche per chi va in una palestra pubblica.

Perfect lad for squats. Stays in place for the most part

Sehr gutes Polster, Damit war es mir endlich möglich, Hip Thrusts gut und schmerzarm mit höherem Gewicht und mehr Wiederholungen auszuführen. Außerdem konnte ich dank des Polsters auch meine Kniebeugen weiter zu verbessern und das Gewicht zu erhöhen. Früher hatte ich vor allem nach den Hip Thrusts, ab und zu aber auch nach back squats, blaue Flecken. Seit ich das Polster benutze, ist dies nicht mehr vorgekommen, obwohl ich sogar um 30kg erhöht habe. Das Polster sitzt sehr eng an der Stange, dadurch verrutscht es nicht. Nach dem Training wische ich es feucht ab, um die Schweißeückstände zu entfernen, denn ich möchte diese gute Investition in mein Training lange nutzen.

Manchon de très bonne qualité, mousse épaisse et compact, elle est pas prête à se tasser dans le temps, le scratch est solide, très bon confort lors des squats lourds. C'est agréable de plus avoir de douleurs en fin d’exercice, le seul reproche que je pourrais faire est la fermeture du scratch sur une barre olympique est un poil difficile du au diamètre intérieur un peu petit du manchon mais une fois fixé sa bouge pas ;). A voir la tenu du scratch dans le temps maintenant car c'est le default de la plupart des manchons.