
Description
Focus on the Lift, Not the Pressure
On hip thrusts the bare bar digs straight into your hip bone. On back squats it presses on your neck. That's exactly what the barbell pad solves – a dense foam sleeve that sits between the bar and your body and spreads the load evenly. No bracing just to survive the bar bite. No ceiling on your working weight because your neck gives up before your glutes do. You load up and focus on the movement.Wrap It, Strap It, Done
The pad has a slit along one side: open it up, wrap it around the bar, close the hook-and-loop strap – that's it. The strap isn't cosmetic. It's the reason the pad doesn't slide sideways when you're pushing triple-digit hip thrusts. The foam now sits inside a durable fabric cover – the pad doesn't buckle, doesn't fray and stands up to high training frequency. Length 45 cm, outer diameter 10 cm – fits every Olympic bar. Clean it with a damp cloth, wipe off chalk and sweat, and because it's compact it disappears into your gym bag or stays by your rack between sessions.Technical Specifications
| Length | 45 cm |
|---|---|
| Outer diameter | 10 cm |
| Compatibility | Olympic bars |
| Material | Dense foam |
| Cover | Durable fabric |
| Fastening | 1 hook-and-loop strap |
| Color | Black |
| Sold as | 1 piece |
| Use cases | Hip thrusts, back squats, lunges, accessory work |
Barbell Pad vs. Training Without a Pad
| Criteria | With Barbell Pad | Without Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Hip thrusts | Load spread across the pad | Bar digs into the hip bone |
| Back squats | Neck and traps protected | Hard bar on bony spine |
| Weight progression | Limit is your strength | Limit is often pain tolerance |
| Grip on heavy sets | Strap locks the pad in place | – |
| Switching between lifts | On or off in 5 seconds | – |
If you hip thrust regularly or have a sensitive neck on back squats, the pad pays off in comfort immediately – and often in added weight on the bar, because the pain ceiling simply disappears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it fit every bar?
Does the pad slip on heavy hip thrusts?
How long does a foam pad like this last?
Does the foam smell when new?
Can I use it for lunges or Zercher squats too?
How do I clean it?
Customer reviews
The pad is one of those accessories we simply keep on the rack in the box at all times. The reason: on hip thrusts the limit is often not your strength, it's your hip bone – and the moment you add a pad, kilos show up that weren't there before. Same story on back squats with a sensitive neck.
Further information
Additional informations
- Brand
- cross equip
- Weight
- 0.8 kg
- Training goals
- Booty
Shipping & Delivery
Our parcel delivery partners:
Small and lightweight parcels are delivered by Swiss Post. We ship larger and heavier parcels via DPD.
Our shipping partner
For larger shipments that need to be transported by truck on pallets, our shipping partner Christian Rüedi AG ensures on-time and damage-free delivery.
We offer reliable and fast shipping so you receive your order as quickly as possible.
- Delivery times: Our standard delivery times are usually 2–3 business days.
- Shipping costs: Shipping costs vary depending on the order quantity and delivery address. These are clearly and transparently displayed at checkout.
- Tracking: After your order has been shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email, which you can use to check the status of your delivery online at any time. Delivery areas: We deliver exclusively to Switzerland.
- Returns and exchanges: If you are not satisfied with your order, we offer a hassle-free return and exchange policy. Please read our return policy for more information.
- Our customer service team is happy to assist you with any questions or special requests.

