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Squat Sponge Red 18"long, 3.5” diameter & 1.25"thick Olympic Barbell Pad

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 468 ratings
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Brand squat sponge barbell pad
Item Weight 0.82 Pounds
Shaft Length 18 Inches

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  • allows for proper form of squats and lunges w/comfort for the upper and lower back and abdomen area sock absorbing low-density foam for cradling the spine
  • Molded thick foam of varying degrees of open and close cell foam; thickness and density with a grooved channel in the center it is18” long, 3.5”diameter &1.25” thick that will cradling the spine.
  • Squat Sponge Barbell Cushion Pad has been designed by a guy who loves to do Squats. For more information please look up our website under squat sponge.
  • Squat Sponge the advanced barbell pad.
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Squat Sponge 18"long, 3.5" diameter & 1.25"thick Olympic Barbell Pad. enhances and allows for proper form for squats and lunges and provides additional comfort for the upper and lower back and abdomen area during said exercises for supporting a barbell. For a limited time only Giving away a Free consultation with an credited personal trainer like Elise Firestone, This is $75 dollar value. For a limited time only with each Squat Sponge purchase.

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Squat Sponge Red 18"long, 3.5” diameter & 1.25"thick Olympic Barbell Pad

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
468 global ratings

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Customers like the comfort, quality, durability, and fit of the barbell pad. For example, they mention it works well, the material is robust and dense, and it fits the bar nicely. Some are also satisfied with neck protection, value, and weight distribution. That said, opinions are mixed on stability.

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156 customers mention146 positive10 negative

Customers find the comfort of the barbell to be great. They mention that it works fairly well, provides no discomfort from the bar, and the recessed neck foam provides so much comfort. They also say that it helps decrease the soreness around the neck and shoulder area.

"...It virtually completely removes all the pain, not the pressure, just the pain, from my heavy squats...." Read more

"...Sponge actually allows me to train harder because it alleviates the counter-productive pain of having a heavy bar pressing against the area where I..." Read more

"...the weight of the bar on my neck and traps, but this thing is extremely comfortable and i am glad i got it...." Read more

"...Once on the back there is no discomfort from the bar at all...." Read more

105 customers mention102 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the barbell pad. They mention that it works great, is awesome, and is better than expected. Some say that the pad works well on most bars, while others say that it doesn't have a wide enough opening. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and functionality.

"...Not only that, the design is genius! The notch hugs the neck and forces you to place the bar in the perfect position...." Read more

"...Enter the Squat Sponge. Thanks to its unique design, the Squat Sponge not only provides excellent cushioning, but actually distributes the weight..." Read more

"The squat sponge is THE PERFECT bar wrap!..." Read more

"This is a very nice pad. I mostly use it on a Smith Machine for hip thrusts, up to 230 lb so far. No discomfort at all...." Read more

56 customers mention49 positive7 negative

Customers like the durability of the barbell. They say the material is very robust, dense, and rugged. The extreme thickness of the sponge protects the hips from bruising, and it can absorb all the weight.

"...The material is super dense and seems very rugged, especially compared to other squat pads I've used. It will no doubt last a very long time...." Read more

"...of the bar away from my cervical spine and on to my traps, with no instability...." Read more

"...It is very thick and the material very robust. It blows a cheaper Valeo type Velcro pad out of the water...." Read more

"The squat sponge is THE PERFECT bar wrap! The combination of the pliable high density foam along with the shape of this product makes it the most..." Read more

27 customers mention20 positive7 negative

Customers like the fit of the barbell pad. They mention it fits the bar nicely, it will fit the largest of bars, and the form fits the neck well. They also appreciate the size and shape to take the load off their neck and spine. The padding is nice and the notch hugs the neck.

"...It fits perfect on the bar, just point the opening notch opposite your neck to start. And, it stays put once you unrack the bar!..." Read more

"...It molds to your shoulder without compression on your neck thanks to the center contour, and because it's not wrapped in a sleeve it stays put,..." Read more

"...No discomfort at all.It fits the bar just fine. Olympic bars as well...." Read more

"...can tell from my pictures, the issue is with the product not completely and tightly fitting around the bar...." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the barbell. They say it's a good investment, and highly recommended.

"Absolutely the best squat pad period! And, well worth the $25!..." Read more

"...They are priced low enough that most lifters could try both options and use the one they prefer best...." Read more

"...But it is well worth the price!I also like using it for good mornings and bar bell lunges." Read more

"...Can't say enough good things about this pad! Worth every penny!" Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers like the neck protection of the barbell. They say that the sponge is very thick, it really protects your neck, prevents injury to your upper back, and helps a lot while squatting. The pad is good for hip thrusters and protects the pubis bone from the pressure. The padding is adequate to protect you without adding more cushioning, and it saves their shoulder when doing squats.

"...Pros: 1. It does what it's supposed to - it protects her neck and shoulders. 2. It's easy to slip on and off and seems nice and sturdy.Cons: 1...." Read more

"This is a nice big thick sponge that protects your neck/shoulders when you do squats/stand calf raises/etc...." Read more

"...This pad protects my pubis bone from the pressure and makes my lifts easier to perform because the bar stays put on my body where I place it...." Read more

"This squat pad fits the bar well and protects my neck and shoulders when squatting...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers find the weight distribution of the squat sponge to be great. They say it allows them to put more weight on the bar, protects their neck, and makes lifting heavy much easier on their back. They also say the sponge absorbs the weight of the bar and distributes it across their back, making it completely painless.

"...that makes lifting "easier," the Squat Sponge actually allows me to train harder because it alleviates the counter-productive pain of having a heavy..." Read more

"...This pad protects my pubis bone from the pressure and makes my lifts easier to perform because the bar stays put on my body where I place it...." Read more

"The squat sponge has made lifting heavy much easier on my back...." Read more

"...It's thin enough that it does not conflict while doing workouts like bench pressing or dead lifts, etc...." Read more

34 customers mention23 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the barbell pad. Some mention that it stays in place and is way more effective than a towel, while others say that it falls off too easy, causes the pad to slip off, and pops out easily.

"...And, it stays put once you unrack the bar! Not sure what the other reviewer was doing to make it move lol, they might need to work on their form!..." Read more

"...to the center contour, and because it's not wrapped in a sleeve it stays put, giving you the utmost confidence with every rep, definitely allowing..." Read more

"...Cons: 1. It slips on and off a little too easy - a velcro strap or other fastener would be nice. 2...." Read more

"...the pressure and makes my lifts easier to perform because the bar stays put on my body where I place it...." Read more

Good for hip thrusts! It will slide around a bit
4 Stars
Good for hip thrusts! It will slide around a bit
I'm a physical therapist and avid weightlifter. I bought this for my wife when she was doing the Bret Contreras workouts. He is a huge fan of hip thrusts/glute bridges for building strong glutes. Placing the bar without a pad on her hips was too painful, so we bought this. It works fairly well and made it a lot more comfortable. The sponge does rotate and you will have to re-adjust it often. The sponge is also very thick. If you are wanting a pillow top mattress feel- get something else. This is more of a firm pad.For Squats: I do not use this for squatting and I don't have any of my clients use it either. If you are wanting a product to help place the bar on your back try the A-7 fitness bar shirts (no chalk, no sliding necessary). The notch is the middle though does help you find the perfect placement on your back, which I thought was a good design feature.Overall great product for hip thrusts, but it does rotate and slide around a bit. Would be nice if the inside of the pad had some grip on it to hold onto the bar better. I have had no issues with it falling off the bar. It seems to fit all my bars (I've tried it with 3 different ones).
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Mr. S
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SQUAT PAD PERIOD!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014
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Absolutely the best squat pad period! And, well worth the $25! Yes, I am a hardcore powerlifter, and we give each other crap about using a pad for squats. But, once you get over 500 lbs on an olympic bar, your neck, traps and shoulders need some help! If you are more focused on the pain from the bar than your form while squatting, you need padding! I've tried a bunch of different pads and while they helped compared to a raw bar, nothing ever really worked well. And, now that my squat IRM is ridiculously heavy, I needed something substantial to take some of that pain away. (for reference my 1RM on the standard olypic bar is 765lbs) I took a chance on the squat sponge. I just cannot believe how well this thing works!!! It virtually completely removes all the pain, not the pressure, just the pain, from my heavy squats. I couldn't believe the difference and how I can now just focus on my form. Not only that, the design is genius! The notch hugs the neck and forces you to place the bar in the perfect position. It would be great for the novice too, as it promotes perfect bar placement. All too often I see newbies placing the bar right on their neck, not a good idea!!! The material is super dense and seems very rugged, especially compared to other squat pads I've used. It will no doubt last a very long time. I saw a review talking about how it doesn't stay on the bar or moves around during your rep. Couldn't be further from the truth. It fits perfect on the bar, just point the opening notch opposite your neck to start. And, it stays put once you unrack the bar! Not sure what the other reviewer was doing to make it move lol, they might need to work on their form! I highly recommend this for anyone looking for the best squat pad!
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LF
5.0 out of 5 stars Saved My Squats
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011
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I never had a need for something like a bar pad, because I always did low bar squats, with the bar resting in the crease formed by my rear delts, upper triceps, lower traps and rhomboids. Plenty of muscle to pad the bar. However, I developed some arthritis in my shoulders, to the point where low bar squats became impossibly painful because of the shoulder impingement required to stabilize the bar in that position. Unfortunately, high bar squats were very difficult for me because I have had cervical spine surgery, and the bar rests against my surgical scar. Normal bar pads were completely ineffective. I basically stopped doing back squats because of this limitation, and my training suffered as a result.

Enter the Squat Sponge. Thanks to its unique design, the Squat Sponge not only provides excellent cushioning, but actually distributes the weight of the bar away from my cervical spine and on to my traps, with no instability. Although I am not normally a fan of anything that makes lifting "easier," the Squat Sponge actually allows me to train harder because it alleviates the counter-productive pain of having a heavy bar pressing against the area where I had surgery. It's also perfect for good mornings. Squats may be King, but the Squat Sponge is the Crown Prince.
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daniel caldwell
5.0 out of 5 stars very comfy for squats, i really like this product.
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014
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the bar sets right on my neck bone, i stick this thing on and i can barley feel the weight of the bar on my neck and traps, but this thing is extremely comfortable and i am glad i got it. i never squated that heavy before i got this thing because it would hurt my neck bone that sticks up right about where the bar sets on my shoulders. now i can squat with as much more weight without any discomfort.

WARNING, make sure you have this thing on the bar properly before you do squats, this thing can spin a little when you are about to lift the bar off the rack when doing squats, and if you do not have the opening facing up it can pop off the bar. make sure the opening of this sponge is facing up so it does not pop off the bar., once i did not pay attention and i lifted the bar off the rack and i felt the pad spin a little and the bar popped out of the sponge and next thing i know the bar was falling off my back, i had to let go of the bar and step forward to get out of the way and let the bar and weights fall to the ground. as long as you make sure the opening is facing up you should not have this issue. common sense would tell you this can happen but thinking to check to make sure its placed on the bar properly is not always something that you going to think about unless you have reason to. now i check it before each set to make sure its on the bar the way it should be and i have never had a issue since.
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