Works great for hip thrusts just as advertised.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 234 reviews.
it is simple to use and it works week
Best hip thrust tool I’ve tried so far! Very comfortable and quick to set up. Already recommended to multiple people!
We love it! Great product. My wife and I were using a bench prior to getting this. Definitely an upgrade. Highly recommend!
Amazing product and definitely a great addition to our home gym!
Nearly perfect. Sturdy but light, comfortable in use and of course a very small footprint. The one issue is the surface. Far too slick; without any “grab” to the texture, slipping and repositioning is basically a constant. You’re not going to slide completely off or anything, but you’ll feel yourself slip by an inch or two every few reps. Overall the pros easily outweigh this one negative. Address the surface in an add-on or updated version and you’ll have gold.
This is a pretty handy addition. The foam is pretty dense with a sturdy outer shell, swivels easily without falling off the barbell. I am always up for items like this that add functionality and versatility without consuming a lot of space.
Daughter loves it Austin! Just got the zercher pad. Good to meet you at the home gym con! Keep creating! Trey Texas
I recently had surgery on my left hip last year. I’m rehabbing myself. Needless to say my glutes, adductors and hamstrings have loosened up and weakened after of year of not training my lower half. I don’t go to the gym anymore. I have everything I need in my home gym but couldn’t figure a way to do BB hip thrusts safely as there is no substitute and the bench just isn’t comfortable at all. I was gifted a preacher curl pad from my son a couple years ago so I figured I’d check out your website and, lo and behold, there it was… the answer to my problem. The pivot pad! I was a lil apprehensive at first because I wondered how stable that would be on just a BB and if the BB with the pivot pad would move around with you. I bought it anyway and I found that, once I put my body weight on the bar/pad, the BB is basically locked in place between the J hooks and upright… it doesn’t move… and the pivot pad moves with me with nothing digging in my back. Very comfortable to use. Thank you for the perfect solution!
A solid addition to my home gym. Very practical and now essential to my routine.
This is an okay bit of equipment. Better than working off a bench, but not without its own challenges. It does not stay in an upright vertical position so I need to get close and hold it in place, then position the bar above my hips, then lean back on pad then reposition the bar. Tolerance should be tighter. I’m using a 29mm bar, on the fat end of standard.
Great add on for my home gym, a bench will do BUT the movement with the pivot pad is no much better and natural in order go deep and as high as possible when doing the workout, very solid material.
I never liked using a bench for hip thrust it hurt my back. The pivot pad is amazing! Very comfortable and well made and most importantly no more back pain.
Love the quality of the products. Top notch.
So much better than using the edge of my bench. Super smooth during use. There are chear knockoffs on Amazon but when you feel the pad you know it's a quality piece of equipment. It's the perfect compliment to a home gym that takes up zero space.
Definitely more comfortable than using a bench. Works well for hip thrusts. Solid, sturdy, but light and easy to store. I do not think its too hard, I think it is quite comfortable. I got a cheap 5 ft axle bar to use for hip thrusts. I am happy I got the pivot pad and use it often. But.. like others have said, its a little too smooth, not grippy enough. Needs more texture. I think this is a problem with the self sealing foam they have in general. I have the landmine grip, and its great, but also not grippy enough. And it always falls/lies upside down. Not a big deal, but the notch should be offset and a little deeper, so that the backside and bottom end are heavier. This way it would fall into position.
Only way I can do hip thrusts without hurts my back or being extremely uncomfortable. This is a great product! Very happy 👊🏼👊🏼
I’m used it two times I like it I will Use it more thank u bill up legs and hamstrings. Jeff
You guys have solved yet another issue for the home gym and at a very reasonable cost. Both the Pivot Pad and Hip Thrust Pad are top quality and allow me the perform the hip thrust movement safely, which is an important and sometimes overlooked feature.
This is one of the best gym accessories I have bought so far. I take it with me to the gym every Hip thrusting day. I always get asked where I got my pivot pad from. I am always happy to let someone else use it for their hip thrust and give it a whirl. It has allowed me to progressively overload weight each week without lower back pain & I’m able to avoid the awkward set ups on a bench.
Another awesome product from Kelly and Abmat. Keep up the good work.
Makes the movement feel a lot better
Great tool for hip thrusts. Unilateral thrusts are my favorite with this abmat pad.
I love this thing! It makes doing hip thrust so easy and I love that it takes up almost no space. So easy to set aside when not in use.
Game changer. Totally changes hip thrusts. LOVE IT!
Very happy with the pad! It’s firm enough that I don’t feel the bar through it, but padded enough to feel very comfortable on my back. Previously, I didn’t really enjoy hip thrusts because it was very uncomfortable for my upper back while it was pressed against my bench, but now I really enjoy them because the pad is really comfortable!
Love the mat, more than just hip thrust applications. Product idea- make it 8 inches wider and bevel one end, perfect preacher bench alternative.
11/10. Love my other AbMat products. Love Kelly Starrett and his work. Bought another barbell just so I could use the pivot pad more efficiently and really load up the weight. My ONLY concern is how the pivot pad will hold up in terms of staying attached to the bar down the road as I snap it on and off bars over time.
Best purchase I've made in a while! It is versatile, takes up little space, and it has simplified doing hip thrusts even for beginners working with lighter loads (photo shows the set up for a beginner using smaller plates on the bar). It is comfortable on the back, it does not squish under pressure, and it looks like it will last forever. Great product!
Works great! Super helpful!
I love it! What a game changer. It helps me to lift heavier. So much better than using the bench.
I’m short, 5’2”, so the hip thrust machine at my gym, always hurts my low back, because I have to twist to the side, to lock it out, while my hips are loaded with the weight. My arms just aren’t long enough to reach the lever without twisting. The pivot pad, allows me to do hip thrusts, using a squat bar, with perfect form, and zero back pain. The design is perfect!
I really enjoy that the mat moves with body for a more natural thrust. My only issue is that I have to beat the mat into my barbell as it doesnt go on easily. Other than that I like the mat
Works well… better fit for thinner bars
Wife loves it!!
Easy to set up. Makes hip thrusts a regular part of my workout plan!
I love this, I just wish it fit over thicker barbells vs just the standard
Received as described
Overpriced for what it is.
Good size for stability, works wel
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 234 reviews.
Works great for hip thrusts just as advertised.
it is simple to use and it works week
Best hip thrust tool I’ve tried so far! Very comfortable and quick to set up. Already recommended to multiple people!
We love it! Great product. My wife and I were using a bench prior to getting this. Definitely an upgrade. Highly recommend!
Amazing product and definitely a great addition to our home gym!
Nearly perfect. Sturdy but light, comfortable in use and of course a very small footprint. The one issue is the surface. Far too slick; without any “grab” to the texture, slipping and repositioning is basically a constant. You’re not going to slide completely off or anything, but you’ll feel yourself slip by an inch or two every few reps. Overall the pros easily outweigh this one negative. Address the surface in an add-on or updated version and you’ll have gold.
This is a pretty handy addition. The foam is pretty dense with a sturdy outer shell, swivels easily without falling off the barbell. I am always up for items like this that add functionality and versatility without consuming a lot of space.
Daughter loves it Austin! Just got the zercher pad. Good to meet you at the home gym con! Keep creating! Trey Texas
I recently had surgery on my left hip last year. I’m rehabbing myself. Needless to say my glutes, adductors and hamstrings have loosened up and weakened after of year of not training my lower half. I don’t go to the gym anymore. I have everything I need in my home gym but couldn’t figure a way to do BB hip thrusts safely as there is no substitute and the bench just isn’t comfortable at all. I was gifted a preacher curl pad from my son a couple years ago so I figured I’d check out your website and, lo and behold, there it was… the answer to my problem. The pivot pad! I was a lil apprehensive at first because I wondered how stable that would be on just a BB and if the BB with the pivot pad would move around with you. I bought it anyway and I found that, once I put my body weight on the bar/pad, the BB is basically locked in place between the J hooks and upright… it doesn’t move… and the pivot pad moves with me with nothing digging in my back. Very comfortable to use. Thank you for the perfect solution!
A solid addition to my home gym. Very practical and now essential to my routine.
This is an okay bit of equipment. Better than working off a bench, but not without its own challenges. It does not stay in an upright vertical position so I need to get close and hold it in place, then position the bar above my hips, then lean back on pad then reposition the bar. Tolerance should be tighter. I’m using a 29mm bar, on the fat end of standard.
Great add on for my home gym, a bench will do BUT the movement with the pivot pad is no much better and natural in order go deep and as high as possible when doing the workout, very solid material.
I never liked using a bench for hip thrust it hurt my back. The pivot pad is amazing! Very comfortable and well made and most importantly no more back pain.
Love the quality of the products. Top notch.
So much better than using the edge of my bench. Super smooth during use. There are chear knockoffs on Amazon but when you feel the pad you know it's a quality piece of equipment. It's the perfect compliment to a home gym that takes up zero space.
Definitely more comfortable than using a bench. Works well for hip thrusts. Solid, sturdy, but light and easy to store. I do not think its too hard, I think it is quite comfortable. I got a cheap 5 ft axle bar to use for hip thrusts. I am happy I got the pivot pad and use it often. But.. like others have said, its a little too smooth, not grippy enough. Needs more texture. I think this is a problem with the self sealing foam they have in general. I have the landmine grip, and its great, but also not grippy enough. And it always falls/lies upside down. Not a big deal, but the notch should be offset and a little deeper, so that the backside and bottom end are heavier. This way it would fall into position.
Only way I can do hip thrusts without hurts my back or being extremely uncomfortable. This is a great product! Very happy 👊🏼👊🏼
I’m used it two times I like it I will Use it more thank u bill up legs and hamstrings. Jeff
You guys have solved yet another issue for the home gym and at a very reasonable cost. Both the Pivot Pad and Hip Thrust Pad are top quality and allow me the perform the hip thrust movement safely, which is an important and sometimes overlooked feature.
This is one of the best gym accessories I have bought so far. I take it with me to the gym every Hip thrusting day. I always get asked where I got my pivot pad from. I am always happy to let someone else use it for their hip thrust and give it a whirl. It has allowed me to progressively overload weight each week without lower back pain & I’m able to avoid the awkward set ups on a bench.
Another awesome product from Kelly and Abmat. Keep up the good work.
Makes the movement feel a lot better
Great tool for hip thrusts. Unilateral thrusts are my favorite with this abmat pad.
I love this thing! It makes doing hip thrust so easy and I love that it takes up almost no space. So easy to set aside when not in use.
Game changer. Totally changes hip thrusts. LOVE IT!
Very happy with the pad! It’s firm enough that I don’t feel the bar through it, but padded enough to feel very comfortable on my back. Previously, I didn’t really enjoy hip thrusts because it was very uncomfortable for my upper back while it was pressed against my bench, but now I really enjoy them because the pad is really comfortable!
Love the mat, more than just hip thrust applications. Product idea- make it 8 inches wider and bevel one end, perfect preacher bench alternative.
11/10. Love my other AbMat products. Love Kelly Starrett and his work. Bought another barbell just so I could use the pivot pad more efficiently and really load up the weight. My ONLY concern is how the pivot pad will hold up in terms of staying attached to the bar down the road as I snap it on and off bars over time.
Best purchase I've made in a while! It is versatile, takes up little space, and it has simplified doing hip thrusts even for beginners working with lighter loads (photo shows the set up for a beginner using smaller plates on the bar). It is comfortable on the back, it does not squish under pressure, and it looks like it will last forever. Great product!
Works great! Super helpful!
I love it! What a game changer. It helps me to lift heavier. So much better than using the bench.
I’m short, 5’2”, so the hip thrust machine at my gym, always hurts my low back, because I have to twist to the side, to lock it out, while my hips are loaded with the weight. My arms just aren’t long enough to reach the lever without twisting. The pivot pad, allows me to do hip thrusts, using a squat bar, with perfect form, and zero back pain. The design is perfect!
I really enjoy that the mat moves with body for a more natural thrust. My only issue is that I have to beat the mat into my barbell as it doesnt go on easily. Other than that I like the mat
Works well… better fit for thinner bars
Wife loves it!!
Easy to set up. Makes hip thrusts a regular part of my workout plan!
I love this, I just wish it fit over thicker barbells vs just the standard
Received as described
Overpriced for what it is.
Good size for stability, works wel