Last Updated on April 23, 2024 by grubdunkman
Simple yet incredibly useful in some situations this piece of gym equipment doesn’t cost much and can be a valuable addition to any home gym. It also makes sense to get your personal barbell pad if you have a commercial gym membership. This protective equipment is in contact with your body, and the foam can absorb some sweat. It’s better to have your own for hygeine reasons. We have black and pink version of the barbell pads at our store. Let’s explore when the pad is needed and how to use it.
What Does the Pad Do?
At first glance it may seem that the pad is needed for the beginners in the gym who are not used to have the hard and abrasive barbell on their shoulders and hips. While this is also true, and the pad is a great companion for the athletes who are just starting weightlifting it is not the only application for this piece of gym equipment.
The pad protects your neck from the contact with the barbell when the weight of your squats increase. Many athletes find it useful to add the comfort of the pad when they squat 200 lbs and more.
NOT ONLY THE BARBELL PAD
It is easier to find the good position for your neck with the barbell when you develop the muscles of your back and shoulders. Some great exercises that can help you are pull ups and shoulder presses.
Which Exercises Is It Used For?
The pad is great not only for the squats, but also for exercises such as hip thrusts. It is a very popular exercise for glutes development. The pad can also be used for deadlifts to avoid shins bruises.
How Do You Use The Barbell Pad?
The pad has a slit on it, you insert the barbell into the pad. The straps then are used to secure the pad on the barbell.
