I have won multiple European, and World titles and have taken part in two Olympic Games (Beijing 2008, London 2012). My mother uses this every day at work because she frequently has to stand for extended periods of time. So, you've braved the free weights section of the gym, found your spot between the grunting beefcakes and proven you can lift heavier than most men in the room.

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Use the Facebook Messenger button in the bottom corner of your screen - no account required, and we're available outside of office hours and at weekends! The ergonomic neck groove means it's also super comfortable and it's tough as nails, so won't flatten over time. As you can see, having a barbell pad at your disposal is a terrific way to enhance your workouts and make it more comfortable for you to perform some key exercises, such as the squat and hip thrust.

Elevating the heel can increase the strength of the vastus medialis of the thigh and improve the stability of the knee. Along with that, other key exercises, such as the squat, are also more comfortable to do if you have a pad on hand. This small but mighty barbell pad is designed to evenly distribute weight and relieve pressure off your neck and shoulders. Along with that, the fact that they make it more comfortable for you to lift heavy weights helps ensure you will maintain proper technique and form throughout the entire movement.We already said that one of the main functions of the barbell hip thrust pad is offering you support while you perform the exercise. Rival Strength's Barbell Pad uses ergonomic foam rubber which features a matte black soft rubber and foam padding, offering extra grip and comfort when lifting. Everything they offer is of terrific quality, and it will last you a long time, even with frequent use.

We use it at Glute Lab for nordic ham curls, kneeling band and cable hip thrusts, half kneeling cable wood chops and extra range side lying hip raises. Unfortunately, these smart and on-the-spot solutions are a lot less comfortable than an actual bar pad for hip thrusts simply because the comfort level and ease of use are not near the same level.

This pad is designed to provide extra comfort and support, so you can focus on building your glutes without pain.