Gymreapers Barbell Squat Pad - Protective Bridge Pad for Hip Thrust, Squats, Lunges - Hip Support, Neck Protection for Bar

I recently invested in a Smith machine for my home gym, and while it came with almost everything I needed, it was missing one key piece: a decent squat pad. Enter the Gym Reaper Barbell Squat Pad—and let me tell you, this thing has been a game-changer. It’s the perfect fix for anyone who’s tired of the bar digging into their neck and shoulders during lifts.The padding on this squat pad is seriously impressive. It’s thick and cushy enough to take the pressure off my upper back and neck, especially during heavier squats or lunges on the Smith machine. Before this, I’d end up with soreness in all the wrong places—not from the workout itself, but from the bar biting into me. Now, I can focus on my form and push my lifts without that nagging discomfort. It’s a small addition that makes a huge difference in comfort and confidence.What I love just as much is how easy it is to use. The Velcro design is a total win—it wraps around the bar securely in seconds and comes off just as fast when I’m done. No fumbling with clips or straps, and it stays put even through sweaty, high-rep sessions. It fits my Smith machine bar perfectly.For anyone with a home gym rig—Smith machine or otherwise—this squat pad is a no-brainer. It’s affordable, well-padded, and super practical, saving me from unnecessary stress on my neck and shoulders. If you’re missing that extra layer of comfort during your lifts, the Gym Reaper squat pad is absolutely worth grabbing!

Love this pad for hip thrusts. I was going up in weight and the bare bar was super painful. I saw another girl at the gym using it and asked her if she liked it, she spoke very highly of the brand and told me where I could get it. She was right! The padding is thick and firm without being uncomfortable, the build quality seems really good since it's survived my treatment so far.I've used gym cleaner on it, launched it across the room, and left it in my car in varying temps and it has survived just fine so far. No peeling, pitting, denting, nothing. Bear in mind that I do not use it daily, it's a once or twice a week thing at best for when I do those specific exercises. I'll try to update this when I know for sure what weight it can handle without being painful/uncomfortable for the user. I haven't tried it for squats, so I can't speak on its comfort for that.The value for what you get is great. It's a great pad and the designs are all beautiful.

This pad is a lifesaver on my neck while I'm doing squats. It's a perfect fit for my home gym and looks nice too. I'm sure it can be used on different machines, but I only needed it for one bar. It's a good value for the money and a quality product. The velcro is pretty strong to prevent the pad from sliding on the bar.

Me gustó mucho esta esponja. La uso para hacer hip thrusts y sentadillas, y ya no me duele la cadera ni los hombros. Se siente cómoda y no se mueve. La recomiendo si haces ejercicios con barra.

Amazing for high bar squats! I would recommend the one with Velcro instead of the one with the straps. I would highly recommend this if you experience discomfort when squatting.

Pad works extremely well when in place. Had to add two velcro straps to hold onto the bar to prevent rolling.

Can squat so much more weight now, exactly what I needed

Does the job, super cute & light weight.