POWER GUIDANCE Barbell Squat Pad - Neck & Shoulder Protective Pad - Great for Squats, Lunges, Hip Thrusts, Weight lifting & More - Fit 50mm Olympic Bars

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Over the foam, you also get a synthetic leather outer layer, making it less likely to slip (it velcros around the bar, too) and more durable. With a good quality barbell pad, you can easily find your balance and posture, as it is comfortable.

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Now that you know what you should be looking for in a barbell pad to fit your specific needs, you can evaluate your options for purchasing one. Squatting with faulty technique is often associated with things like neck pain – not only that, but lower back pain too. This makes it much more comfortable to lift heavier weights or include more reps or sets in your workout routine since there won’t be physical pain from the bar itself. A barbell pad is a must-have gym item for someone looking to intensify their home workouts or even step up their game in the gym.This durable barbell pad from UK brand Bulldog Gear is made from 3cm thick foam, so it offers ample support and protection to the neck and back when performing squats, enabling you to go deeper and lift heavier. As part of our quest to introduce as much animal print to our fitness gear as possible, we had to include this leopard print barbell pad from FITGIRL. Not only does it include the foam pad for more comfortable lifting, but it also comes with a carrying strap and a carrying bag for the pad. Barbells can get slippery, and if the barbell falls while you’re mid-exercise, it could do a lot of damage to your body.

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Although they may be more expensive, covered barbell pads are generally more comfortable, durable, and easy to clean, especially if they come covered in a long-lasting material like leather or vegan leather. When applying direct pressure to your body from your heavyweights, bruising can become a common occurrence. You’ll get portable tools for carrying the pad, plus ankle straps for the cable machine and a resistance band. In college, we had them available, so when I was finally able to move from front squats to back, I used it – especially since the weights I squat are much heavier.This barbell pad comes with extra thick foam padding for a serious weights session, plus it's wipe clean for when things get sweaty. but my gym buddy does, so as we work up the weights I have to constantly faff getting it off and then she has to constantly faff putting it back on! A hook-and-loop velcro closure keeps this pad from slipping around a regular- or Olympic-sized barbell. Barbell pads also provide support when lifting, reducing the chance of the barbell slipping and causing an accident.