Not everyone likes squatting with a barbell pad – I don’t. But they’re absolutely non-negotiable when it comes to doing heavy hip thrusts, saving my hip bones from becoming bruised and battered. This thick foamed one has served me well for years with minimal wear and tear, and it stays in place thanks to its sturdy velcro fastening. The PVC cover can easily be wiped down, too.
These short loop resistance bands might look cute, but they are killer. Made from vegan cotton and elastane, I use them when warming up for muscle activation, when squatting and leg pressing or when doing bodyweight workouts for an extra burn.This guy was my hero during home workouts in lockdown – used for deadlifts, face pulls, upright rows, kickbacks… the list goes on. Now I’m back in the gym, they’re helping me get back to working towards my pull up PB. Wish me luck.