Barbell Pad for Hip Thrusts, Squats & Lunges

This barbell pad wraps thick, high-density foam around the bar so you can load hip thrusts, squats and lunges without the bar digging into your neck, shoulders or hips. It is the everyday accessory that lets you add weight and train longer in comfort, whether you are building glutes at home or chasing leg-day PRs at the gym.

The included storage bag and safety straps make it easy to bring your own cushioning to any bar, so you are never stuck loading a bare Olympic bar across your shoulders or hips. Roll it on before your working sets and it stays exactly where you place it, rep after rep.

Who it's for

Perfect for anyone chasing bigger glutes and stronger legs who wants the bar to stop digging in — home and commercial gym lifters doing barbell hip thrusts, back squats and walking lunges. The included bag makes it a favourite for people who train across more than one gym.

Key features

• Thick, high-density foam padding for durable, comfortable cushioning that holds its shape.
• Ergonomic shape distributes weight evenly across the shoulders to ease pressure on the neck.
• Cushions the neck, shoulders and hips for squats, lunges and hip thrusts.
• Fits standard Olympic barbells: about 44 cm (17 in) long with a 2 in bar opening and a 200 kg weight limit.
• Set includes the foam pad, a portable storage bag, and two Velcro safety straps that keep it from sliding mid-set.

In the box

• 1 x high-density foam barbell pad (about 44 cm / 17 in long, 2 in bar opening).
• 2 x Velcro safety straps to lock the pad to the bar.
• 1 x portable storage bag for carrying it between home and the gym.

Why it works

The heavier you load hip thrusts and squats, the more a bare bar digs into your hips, neck and shoulders — and that discomfort, not your muscles, is usually what ends the set. Thick high-density foam spreads the contact area so the pressure is comfortable enough to keep adding weight, while the ergonomic shape sits evenly across your shoulders. The two Velcro straps stop it rotating mid-rep, and the storage bag means your cushioning travels with you.

How to use

Wrap the pad around the middle of the bar and secure the two Velcro straps so it cannot rotate. Position the padded section against your neck and shoulders for squats, or across your hips for hip thrusts, then load and lift as usual. Pack it in the included bag to carry it between home and the gym.

Care & storage

Wipe the foam and straps clean with a damp cloth and let the pad air dry. Roll it up in the included storage bag to keep it protected and easy to carry between home and the gym.

Pairs well with

Pair it with the Padded Hip Thrust Belt for machine-free hip thrusts, the Padded Ankle Straps for Cable Machines for cable kickbacks, and the Sportneer Wrist & Ankle Weights to add resistance to warm-ups and accessory work.

FAQ

Will it fit my barbell? It fits standard Olympic bars, with a 2 in bar opening and an overall length of about 44 cm (17 in).

How much weight can it handle? The pad is rated to a 200 kg weight limit.

Does it slide during hip thrusts? Two Velcro safety straps wrap around the bar to keep the pad from rotating or sliding while you lift.

Is it easy to carry between gyms? Yes — the set includes a portable storage bag so you can roll it up and pack it in a gym bag.

Why buy from Top Nutrition & Fitness

• Ships same day from our Montreal warehouse on orders placed before cut-off.
• Free shipping on qualifying orders, with clear Canadian pricing.
• 5% cashback on every order through Top Nutrition Rewards.
• Curated by a team that taste-tests and hand-picks gear since July 2016 — we only stock what we would train with ourselves.

Shop with total confidence. Every order is hand-packed with care at our Montreal store, and our team is here to help by email if anything ever comes up — just reach out and we'll make it right.

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En bref (Français)

Coussin de barre en mousse haute densité pour hip thrusts, squats et fentes. Protège le cou, les épaules et les hanches sur les barres olympiques. Environ 44 cm (17 po) de long, ouverture de 2 po, limite de 200 kg. L'ensemble comprend le coussin, un sac de transport et deux sangles Velcro anti-glisse.

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