GGR Score: 4.45
Product Highlights
Turns any squat rack into a variable-height hip thrust machine
Accommodates all types of hip thrusts, including barbell, dumbbell, and banded hip thrusts
Patent-pending keyhole design allows you to snap it directly onto an Olympic barbell
Collaborative effort between AbMat and Dr. Kelly Starrett of the Ready State
Video Review
In-Depth Review
AbMat Pivot Pad Review (2026): The Safer, Smarter Way to Hip Thrust at Home
Author: Stephen Sheehan, CPT, CNCOur AbMat Pivot Pad review takes a look at a safer, more comfortable way to perform hip thrusts, push-ups, and other exercises in your home gym. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy to store
- Affordably priced
- Embossed logos
- Improves comfort and support for hip thrusts
Cons
- Requires two barbells to use properly
- Must have access to squat rack
- Hip thrust pad sold separately ($50)
Specs
| Footprint | 18″ L x 10″ W x 3″ H |
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Product Summary
The Pivot Pad is a useful tool for making hip thrusts safer and more comfortable at home. The patent-pending design allows you to snap it directly onto an Olympic barbell. Be aware that barbells with an aggressive center knurling could damage the pad over time.
