Barbell Pad - Heavy Duty Weight Lifting Barbell Pad With Quick Fit Grip Strip Fastener - Protect Your Neck and Shoulders - Fits Olympic Bar and Standard Barbell

Although I find this a very sturdy and well made pad it kept popping off the Olympic bar I was using ( despite the strong Velcro) when I used it for hip thrusts which renders it pretty useless for that purpose, because you need to roll the bar up over your legs when it’s loaded with plates then the pad obviously rolls and pops out of position. It’s a shame as it’s a nice product but not useful for hip thrusts

This is ok but not the best. This seems to constantly rotate around the barbells my gym has both thick and thin bars and it’s the same on both originally purchased for hip thrusts but with this always rotating it usually end up still being the bar where the Velcro is on your body so quite useless at times. Would consider an alternative for hip thrusts and other exercises. Will work great however with squats

This is a top quality, heavy duty barbell pad. Although I've only just bought it, I can feel the difference it will make to my squats and calf raises. I used to get severe pain around the area of my spine where the bar comes into contact during squats to such an extent it felt permanently bruised. I had stopped squatting to give the area a rest and get rid of the soreness but tried it again yesterday with the pad to see how it felt. Amazing difference. The pad uses a really dense foam and you don't actually feel the bar itself. The weight seems a little less as I guess the padding spreads the load over a greater area whereas before, all the weight felt concentrated on one spot. I've not tried it yet, but I'm certain this will help me squat heavier. All in all, a great purchase and I'm glad I paid a little more for a quality bit of kit. You get what you pay for.

This high quality barbel pad has made my workouts at the gym a joy. I can now squat in comfort and don't have to concentrate with the upper neck/shoulder pain I used to endure at my gym which doesn't provide any pads.Here is my quick review of the item:Design and Build: Very solid workmanship. The groove in the middle slides right in place and the Velcro attaches firmly once secured in place.Materials used: High quality, durable, high density foam. Should last a long time even with heavy usage.Size: Easily portable and fits nicely in my gym bag. Not too big, not too small.Comfort: Its a tad bit stiff with first use (just like new shoes ! )Comparison: I had used some more expensive ones at one of the Village Hotel Gym's which had a soft fabric on them and didn't like them much. Too soft on the neck and not comfy at all. It felt like a soft pillow on my neck.All in all I am enjoying using this product and my expectations have been met, exceeded even.

I use this for barbell hip thrusts and was initially annoyed that, no matter how hard I wrapped it around the bar, it seemed to slip.However, taking just a little bit of extra care to make sure the gap is faced out and the pad rested in position, the thick foam cushions the impact of the bar well.Not bad for the price, just a bit uncomfortable for going really heavy on thrusts (but not a deal breaker) but most pads are.For the price it's definitely durable and fits the purpose.

It's just perfect. Padded enough, comfortable to use, strong velcro closure, compact and easy to clean. Great value for money, would buy again and would recommend too. Also, the company's customer service has been emailing with workout supports and aftercare additional info, and I have to say I have been impressed by their professionality. I will explore more about other products by the same brand.

This is really great quality and I’ve been using it for a year and it hasn’t failed me. I do heavy squats and this really protects my neck and enables me to squat without hurting my shoulders or neck. Definitely buy this if you love to do squats and you’ll be pleased you did! It hasn’t changed in shape at all since I bought it and is still like new.

This pad is really great. If squats are not your favourite exercise this pad might very well change that for you. It does not slip. It makes squatting a pleasure. I can focus completely on the movement instead of the awkwardness. I'm not trying to be a superhero with my squats. I like to hold the lower contractions making it necessary to use less weight and at the same time more disciplined with the movement.