This bar pad from Harbinger is thinner than most of the other ones on the market, so if you don’t want something bulky, this is a good option. Pair this with the leg press and you’ve got a leg program that is almost entirely focused on the front of your legs. A few years ago, when I first discovered the sultry goodness that comes with the hip thrust, I realized that it would have to become an essential add-on to my warm-up routine. The heavy squat pads allow you to work out comfortably without worrying about your barbell moving around. They’re designed for uneven weight distribution, perfect if it’s been a while since doing strong compound exercises like deadlifts or squats. Coach’s Tip: Avoid swinging your legs too much between reps. Control the speed at which you lower them down.

The hip thrust is a proven way to improve sprinting performance, with a pair of studies showing that sprint speed was increased after training with the barbell hip thrust. https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ZknEYboBOQ Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Dumbbell Step-up – How To (https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ZknEYboBOQ)Practically, you can think of the glute bridge like a hip thrust, only starting from the floor. This will limit your range of motion somewhat, but will save you some setup-related headaches. Benefits of the Glute Bridge This rainbow-designed foam pad is a 17-inch bar, wide enough to cover anyone doing exercises from barbell hip thrusts, barbell lunges, or squats. The Fit Viva barbell pad is a great beginner option at a lower price than most barbell pads on this list. The Dark Iron Fitness barbell pad is the first non-ergonomic hip thrust pad we have seen on this list, but that’s not necessarily bad.

The barbell pad design is made with top-grade, 1 1/2″ dense foam to provide optimal support and comfort during your WOD or powerlifting training. You can use almost any type of resistance to load the hyperextension, making the lift both convenient and versatile.Coach’s Tip: You needn’t actively squeeze your glutes together at the top of the squat. The muscle is under the most tension at the bottom of the squat. Our number one ranking factor is how well the hip thrust pad does its job. It’s job, it’s only job, is to allow us to hip thrust heavy without any discomfort or worrying about the bar sliding or staying put. This one is just like the Iron Bull one, for the most part. In fact, if we’re being honest they probably use the same exact foam from the same exact manufacturer. David is a writer and strength coach and co-owner of Roman Fitness Systems. In addition to helping run RFS, he's also the head editor for This product, like the Abmat, also holds up with heavier weights. It is made of foam, but it’s a super dense foam that doesn’t flatten, and I can tell it’s made from higher quality materials than most other brands.