York 1 inch Barbell Pad Reviews
Product Type: York sports equipment
Newest Review: ... very much, instead giving good grip and allowing you to protect your hands a lot more than the bare would let you. There's a ... more
... slight concern that holding the bar and jerking it up would be trickier and the padding would roll instead of gripping, but as long as you tighten it properly then you're going to get good grip and not have a problem at all.
The padding fits 1 inch thick barbells, and not the 2 inch ones. If you were to wrap it round a 2 inch bar then it wouldn't reach all the way round as it's designed to be tight to to the bar and this will make using it nigh on impossible; it'll certainly negate its use by not being as secure...more
Customer York 1 inch Barbell Pad Reviews (2)
by - written on 29/10/12 (Very useful, 64 readings)
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If you're into weights and have thought about moving on from the standard dumbbells then using a barbell is a good way of developing your core strength and increasing the power you have. However, too many people launch straight into using the barbell without any padding and give up after a few minutes because their grip isn't comfortable. York is a leading fitness equipment manufacturer, and I've rarely had an issue with any of their weights equipment. My work gym has this padding for their barbells, and the way they help protect and support is very reassuring. The padding itself is quite tight outside and in, slotting securely over the bar itself and ... Read the complete review
Great quality cheap product for better comfort on barbell sq ... (849 words)by - written on 19/09/11 (Very useful, 125 readings)
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The York fitness 1 inch barbell pad, is a protective pad which can fit standard 1 inch barbells. Usage of the pad is designed to soften the weight of a heavy barbell resting on your neck/trapezius muscles from heavy squats. I bought the product from fitness-superstore.co.uk for a price tag of £8.50 Appearance The product was red, with the words "York fitness" in white capital font in the centre of the velcro fastener. The red velcro fastener is made from PVC and is apparently washable. It has a velcro closure system at the end which locks quite securely.The red cover looks classy and attractive rather than just a plain foam product you can buy ... Read the complete review
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