Zercher Pad

Convert your barbell into a specialty bar with the Zercher Pad.

The Zercher Pad makes performing zercher squats, carries, and lunges extremely comfortable…so much so you’ll forget the pad is there. Just press the Zercher Pad onto a racked barbell and start squatting, lunging, or carrying the barbell with ease. 

Until now, trainers and athletes alike avoided zercher movements due to the discomfort of placing a barbell in the elbow crease. While knee sleeves and folded yoga mats help with the pain, they’re insufficient at best. 

The Zercher Pad’s molded, lightweight foam construction is soft to the touch yet strong enough to support a loaded barbell. The Zercher Pad weighs under 2 lbs and stores conveniently in your gym when not in use.

This AbMat innovation was inspired by Christina Lazo, a local powerlifter in St. Louis, MO and member of the AbMat team. She expressed interest in performing Zercher Squats but with less pain. After over 12 months in development the Zercher Pad was born.

Specs:

  • Made in the USA
  • 28” in length
  • Fits both 28mm and 25mm Olympic barbells
  • Molded foam construction
  • Antimicrobial
  • Patent Pending

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 217 reviews.

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

It’s a great product. Affordable and takes all the discomfort away from Zercher variations. Also seems to be durable, good quality just like the ROM pad I have. Thanks ya’ll for another great addition.

Zercher Pad

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

Works great much more comfortable than the bar or just the round pad that can roll out of your arms with heavy weight

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Trying to avoid loading back and spine by doing Zercher squats! This pad makes all the difference!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Excellent product! Works magnificently and COMFORTABLY!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Great accessory and highly recommend!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Huge improvement on posture using the mat! A great addition to my leg workout

Zercher Pad

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

I’ve been doing ZERCHER squats without a pad for a while — this pad is a game changer! I will definitely be able to move more weight due to how well the pad cushions the bar! As a trainer, while I do ZERCHER squats, I have not programmed them for my clients due to their discomfort. They are on the menu now!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

What a game changer for Zercher Squats. This product is awesome!!!

Zercher Pad

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

Huge arm saver when lifting. It is easy to use and makes a big impact. Can't go wrong.

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

This pad makes the incredibly effective yet uncomfortable exercise super comfortable!

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

The Zercher pad was exactly what I was hoping for. It fits snuggly to the bar, provides a proper amount of padding, and seems to be durable. I am purchasing a second one for the gym I work at.

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

Super product. Was skeptical but once tested an excellent addition. Ordered one for a friends gym also who is higher in children developmental programs a former WS’r

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

Love it. It is thick and durable. Displaces the weight well. Comfortable use. One of our trainers pictured, Scott Maxwell, loves it. @bellsandbeer.

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

Love this for zercher squats. Only minor concern is how the pad will hold up with heavily nurled bars. Highly highly recommend.

ZERCHER PAD

Customer video review of ZERCHER PAD

The Zercher SQUAT has been a great way to help reinforce the squat pattern & core work. The Zercher Pad is awesome so everyone can do a Zercher SQUAT now! Yeahhhhh

ZERCHER PAD

I have always tried to squat with pads but it was always to painful and having this pad, absolutely unbelievable. I can now squat this way. Thank you

Zercher Pad

Great

Zercher Pad

It works great, no slip like the other Parnell pads on the market

Zercher Pad

Unbelievably comfortable. What a great addition to my gym!

Zercher Pad

excellent quality, fits the bar perfectly, works exactly as advertised.

Zercher Pad

Great product!

Zercher Pad

I had been using a squat pad at my gym for my Z-squats. This pad is not only more comfortable, I was able to go up on my weight due to the added stability.

Zercher Pad

I do really like the material; it feels high quality in using it. Further, I'm glad there is a zercher pad on the market. With that said, my biggest issue with this is that it's too bulky for the squat. When I use it, I can't fully engage my diaphragm and inflate my lungs, as there is pressure against my chest. Since I can't take a deep breath in, I can't exhale greatly on the "push up" ...which gives squatters that extra energy. When one is going heavy, this is an obvious issue. I'd look into redesigning the middle portion of the pad so it doesn't push against your chest while still providing padding for your elbows.

Zercher Pad

Simple solution that makes the excercise more accessible. It’s a one trick pony, but does that one trick exceptionally well. Pad fits tight on bar and is firm which helps spread the weight out and allows you to keep control of the movement. Very happy with the purchase.

Zercher Pad

No More pain with Zercher Squats!

Zercher Pad

Works great and doesnt roll

Zercher Pad

It is very well made and works great for Zercher Squat.

Zercher Pad

Works as intended and described. Thank you, AbMat team.

Zercher Pad

Perfect tool for the specific job it has. Comfortable and quality product.

Zercher Pad

Received as described

Zercher Pad

A great product. It's well made and works perfectly for Zercher squats.

Zercher Pad

Padding is way more comfortable than I expected. Somehow it is dense and sturdy while still being comfortable on the forearms.

Zercher Pad

Much more comfortable than the bare bar

Zercher Pad

It was even better than I had expected, would recommend for anyone doing zercher movements

Zercher Pad

Great product

Zercher Pad

The pad is too large, should not have any angles at the edges, and material should be a bit softer. Pretty dissapointed.

Zercher Pad

Can finally do Zercher squats without arm pain!

Zercher Pad

Wonderful. Supportive make focussing on the motion easier

Zercher Pad

Way more comfortable than without the pad.

Zercher Pad

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 217 reviews.

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

It’s a great product. Affordable and takes all the discomfort away from Zercher variations. Also seems to be durable, good quality just like the ROM pad I have. Thanks ya’ll for another great addition.

Zercher Pad

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

Works great much more comfortable than the bar or just the round pad that can roll out of your arms with heavy weight

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Trying to avoid loading back and spine by doing Zercher squats! This pad makes all the difference!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Excellent product! Works magnificently and COMFORTABLY!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Great accessory and highly recommend!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

Huge improvement on posture using the mat! A great addition to my leg workout

Zercher Pad

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

I’ve been doing ZERCHER squats without a pad for a while — this pad is a game changer! I will definitely be able to move more weight due to how well the pad cushions the bar! As a trainer, while I do ZERCHER squats, I have not programmed them for my clients due to their discomfort. They are on the menu now!

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of Zercher Pad

What a game changer for Zercher Squats. This product is awesome!!!

Zercher Pad

Customer video review of Zercher Pad

Huge arm saver when lifting. It is easy to use and makes a big impact. Can't go wrong.

Zercher Pad

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

This pad makes the incredibly effective yet uncomfortable exercise super comfortable!

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

The Zercher pad was exactly what I was hoping for. It fits snuggly to the bar, provides a proper amount of padding, and seems to be durable. I am purchasing a second one for the gym I work at.

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

Super product. Was skeptical but once tested an excellent addition. Ordered one for a friends gym also who is higher in children developmental programs a former WS’r

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

Love it. It is thick and durable. Displaces the weight well. Comfortable use. One of our trainers pictured, Scott Maxwell, loves it. @bellsandbeer.

ZERCHER PAD

Customer photo review of ZERCHER PAD

Love this for zercher squats. Only minor concern is how the pad will hold up with heavily nurled bars. Highly highly recommend.

ZERCHER PAD

Customer video review of ZERCHER PAD

The Zercher SQUAT has been a great way to help reinforce the squat pattern & core work. The Zercher Pad is awesome so everyone can do a Zercher SQUAT now! Yeahhhhh

ZERCHER PAD

I have always tried to squat with pads but it was always to painful and having this pad, absolutely unbelievable. I can now squat this way. Thank you

Zercher Pad

Great

Zercher Pad

It works great, no slip like the other Parnell pads on the market

Zercher Pad

Unbelievably comfortable. What a great addition to my gym!

Zercher Pad

excellent quality, fits the bar perfectly, works exactly as advertised.

Zercher Pad

Great product!

Zercher Pad

I had been using a squat pad at my gym for my Z-squats. This pad is not only more comfortable, I was able to go up on my weight due to the added stability.

Zercher Pad

I do really like the material; it feels high quality in using it. Further, I'm glad there is a zercher pad on the market. With that said, my biggest issue with this is that it's too bulky for the squat. When I use it, I can't fully engage my diaphragm and inflate my lungs, as there is pressure against my chest. Since I can't take a deep breath in, I can't exhale greatly on the "push up" ...which gives squatters that extra energy. When one is going heavy, this is an obvious issue. I'd look into redesigning the middle portion of the pad so it doesn't push against your chest while still providing padding for your elbows.

Zercher Pad

Simple solution that makes the excercise more accessible. It’s a one trick pony, but does that one trick exceptionally well. Pad fits tight on bar and is firm which helps spread the weight out and allows you to keep control of the movement. Very happy with the purchase.

Zercher Pad

No More pain with Zercher Squats!

Zercher Pad

Works great and doesnt roll

Zercher Pad

It is very well made and works great for Zercher Squat.

Zercher Pad

Works as intended and described. Thank you, AbMat team.

Zercher Pad

Perfect tool for the specific job it has. Comfortable and quality product.

Zercher Pad

Received as described

Zercher Pad

A great product. It's well made and works perfectly for Zercher squats.

Zercher Pad

Padding is way more comfortable than I expected. Somehow it is dense and sturdy while still being comfortable on the forearms.

Zercher Pad

Much more comfortable than the bare bar

Zercher Pad

It was even better than I had expected, would recommend for anyone doing zercher movements

Zercher Pad

Great product

Zercher Pad

The pad is too large, should not have any angles at the edges, and material should be a bit softer. Pretty dissapointed.

Zercher Pad

Can finally do Zercher squats without arm pain!

Zercher Pad

Wonderful. Supportive make focussing on the motion easier

Zercher Pad

Way more comfortable than without the pad.

Zercher Pad