ABMAT The Hip Thrust Pad - Barbell Pad for Hip Thrusts

UPDATE: Almost two years later this product still works amazingly. Durability is excellent and I use it twice a week. I have set PRs of 400+ lbs with this thing! I have grown my glutes beautifully being able to lift heavy enough while being comfortable. Buy it! Previous Review: First, I purchased this with my own money so this a real review. I was pleasantly surprised that this pad was able to support 300lb hip thrusts. I tried a different product that was also rectangular shaped but that one was too stiff and didn’t work properly for the Smith Machine. The AMBAT HTP (Hip Thrust Pad) on the other hand molds around the bar properly and cushions the hips. I was able to get full range of motion with it. It was very comfortable and I was able to focus on the exercise itself instead of the bar digging into my hips or readjusting. This has been a great investment thus far. I can’t comment on durability since this is my first use. I definitely recommend the ABMAT Hip Thrust Pad. It works. IG: nubianphnx_of_steel

Way to small, slipping out, overpriced, large men or women kind even use it- too small! Too expensive.

Comfortable like cushion , does the job

I was hesitant to purchase this product because of other reviews stating it didn’t provide support after certain amount of lbs. To me it worked great at 405lbs, the support was amazing and the mobility was good enough too. I only experienced some difficulty rolling the bar on my legs, but I have thick thighs (for reference I’m 5’2” and put 5 of the adjustable Risers for Aerobic Exercise Stepper). I imagine people with longer legs shouldn’t have this issue. Additionally it’s no big deal, you get used to it and super worth it for the support you get when thrusting heavy. Also, the hard part that makes contact with the bar, which may interfere with the flexibility of the pad, may be necessary to ensure durability and to add extra protection for those heavy thrusts So, yes, buy it, it’s worth the money, your hip bones will thank you. Mind you, my max is at 405lbs so I wouldn’t be able to tell you for heavier lifts.

I have tried just about every type of barbell pad and rolled-up mats to be able to do heavy hip thrusts comfortably, and this is a winner! Round bar pads would shift and pinch, thick square pads were uncomfortable, a may folded in thirds worked the best, but was cumbersome and probably not good for the mat. This pad is a winner. While other pads were painful or uncomfortable at relatively light weights (110-120#), I feel no no pain using this one with 190# (and more to come). Like all Abmat products, it does seem a bit overpriced.