Awesome video, full of helpful information. I also use my HTP as padding on the ground when I do lunges and split squats (so I don't bang my knees into the ground). Thanks for the shout out!
No interest in the HTP, but I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Edit: I'm picking up a rogue rhino tomorrow and your review was the deciding factor. I thank you. My wife does not.
I just ordered the Glute Drive to try and help me do these and help with me underdeveloped glutes and low back after having back pain half my life and having surgery few yrs ago
I put in a search for this item in RUclips and you're the first one that pops up I'm like whoa, That's too many hip thrusts in one video lol But I think I'll be getting this pad myself as I now have a hip thrust pad attachment for my rack from Eleiko that I'm loving
Always great content! Keep these awesome videos coming. Random question, in some of your videos, you mentioned of a silicone spray lubricant that you use for your moving parts in your equipment. What silicone spray do you recommend? I just got a used lat pulldown machine and it's guide rods could use some lube. Thank you kind sir,
So Mr Hacky focuses on the small stuff in this world 😃Training your buttocks is important. Not only for the cosmetic balance of your body, but also because a well-developed butt helps you perform many other exercises for other muscle groups better. Personally, I tilt my legs forward to avoid strain on the hamstrings as much as possible and so most of the weight is lifted through my butt. Nice gadget! Ps. Those bloopers are hilarious. Me to my wife: honey, you need to help me She: with what? Me: you'll see….
I use a squat pad when I do hip thrusts and yeah, it's not the most comfortable. This seems like a better option for someone who does a lot of glute bridges and hip thrusts.
Agreed. I’ve found a yoga mat or squat pad is okay for anything at 4 45s and below. For 6 45s and up this seems much better. It’s also nice to only have material on one side of the bar.
Good review. Best hip machine I've used was the Hammer Strength Hip and Glut (P-L). Not too common. Where I had access to one, they got rid of it. No one ever used it, except me. Back then, except for HIT people, not many were doing glut exercises, unless on a pulley or in an aerobics class. H.S. leg curls with H.S. H+G is great hamstring pre-X.
Thank you, BD! I would love to have a dedicated Hip Thrust Machine like the HS or even the plate loaded Nautilus, I’m just not sure I can give up the floor space.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Versatility per square foot is pretty low on those. The H-S machine I was referring to has the pads beneath the knees and you are lying on your back. Similar to the original Nautilus Hip and Back, but extend both sides at once.
@@briand5047 interesting! Yeah, I agree, not too much versatility for the space required and the IM 2000 bar is a great place to perform the exercise because the bar can lock into place unlike most smith machines.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews That H.S. strength machine I referred to - on his recent video of a glute and ham workout, Nick Walker tries it and says "f this thing, but it looks cool". He was nowhere close to lined up properly. I wasn't sure if he just didn't know how to use it or if his legs are too damn big to fit into it.
Have you ever tried an Airex pad? My go to for years for hip thrusts, and works better for other stuff like a knee pad and similarly needed padding on the floor.
I haven’t had a chance to use a balance pad for anything. I will say, I use the HTP for quite a few things, most notably, my seated calf raise hack on the Levergym.
@HomeGymHacksandReviews to be honest I was not even thinking about using it for hip thrust at all. I wanted to use it for box squats and maybe other exercises with rhino
I'm not a jerk and I want to say this as nice as I can and it is just my opinion and I have been wrong before. I'm just an old school lifter that has years of experience and I have seen almost every invention that people have come up with in the fitness industry and these abmat products seem to me to be fly by night items like the thigh master or the ab belt that vibrates and is supposed to melt fat away. These products seem to be for the women who will buy every new item that comes out and claims it is the greatest thing ever invented. Again not being a jerk just giving an honest opinion. I love your channel and watch all your videos and I feel u want us subs to be honest with u so I was. Also, I dont understand how the cut outs in the pads would help with making the bar feel better
Hey! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching this video and my other ones. By no means is this an essential product and I was reluctant to do this review because I typically stick to machines and bigger ticket items. I will say, the HTP makes this exercise much more comfortable and if it helps to increase the weight I can lift by even making the exercise slightly more comfortable then I think it’s worth it. I am not an affiliate for AbMat so I’m not trying to sell anyone anything. As I said in this video, I could make my own or get by fine with a yoga mat, but this is better. Also, being this is a review channel, I hope this review is helpful to anyone who is considering purchasing this product. The holes in the middle pads help to trap the bar in place. Again, thanks so much and I greatly appreciate your support.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Nothing against U, U are a reviewer and are supposed to review all equipment. U did as always a Great job. As I said maybe I'm wrong but it kind of seems like some guys got together and said let's sew some pads inside a vinyl covering and market it as a must have product, people will buy it. If it helps then that's good but it sure ain't rocket science, what they came up with is equivalent to a baseball cap with beer huggers attached to the sides. U did your job, all I'm saying is I'm not in favor of this particular piece. I'm just not an abmat fan but I am a fan of U
@@bobbyhunt3009 Your comment makes absolutely no sense.. this product doesn’t promise to do anything like “melt fat away”, it’s not advertising to be the next big thing, next great thing, or some necessary revolutionary product that makes empty promises.. all it’s advertised as is a pad for hip thrusts.. one of many companies who make them. Nowhere is any of that other stuff even insinuated by abmat or any of the people I’ve seen review this product. So random 😂
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nice review. And i like the ending lol..good to see the wife. I hope she is healing up after the hip surgery just fine..Tell her hey and good job!!
Thanks so much, Michael! Today is the day for her. I knew I had to film this before today because she won’t be of any assistance for a long time.
Thanks for the video. I enjoy seeing reviews of less expensive items that can improve the home gym experience.
Thanks so much, JB! This was a nice change of pace from the machines I normally review.
Awesome video, full of helpful information. I also use my HTP as padding on the ground when I do lunges and split squats (so I don't bang my knees into the ground). Thanks for the shout out!
Thanks so much, Kyle! More great uses for the HTP!
Great video as usual!!! And THANK YOU for the shout out!
Absolutely! Thank you for your continued support!
No interest in the HTP, but I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Edit: I'm picking up a rogue rhino tomorrow and your review was the deciding factor. I thank you. My wife does not.
Greatly appreciated!
I hope you like the Rhino as much as I do and my apologies to the wife.
Nice review and fun bloopers! 😆😆
Thank you!
I just ordered the Glute Drive to try and help me do these and help with me underdeveloped glutes and low back after having back pain half my life and having surgery few yrs ago
Very cool. Please let me and others know what you think.
Fantastic video! Please take it a few more steps! There are many more options.
Thanks so much!
I’ve tried using foam rolls, aka pool noodles, and they work very well for about one set, after that they just start ripping into shreds
This definitely won’t rip to shreds.
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I put in a search for this item in RUclips and you're the first one that pops up I'm like whoa, That's too many hip thrusts in one video lol But I think I'll be getting this pad myself as I now have a hip thrust pad attachment for my rack from Eleiko that I'm loving
That’s awesome! I guess I’ve finally made it! lol!
Always great content! Keep these awesome videos coming. Random question, in some of your videos, you mentioned of a silicone spray lubricant that you use for your moving parts in your equipment. What silicone spray do you recommend? I just got a used lat pulldown machine and it's guide rods could use some lube. Thank you kind sir,
Thank you! I use 3M Dry Silicone Spray.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks so much for the quick reply. I'm picking up some today.
@@mrdiet1 glad to help!
So Mr Hacky focuses on the small stuff in this world 😃Training your buttocks is important. Not only for the cosmetic balance of your body, but also because a well-developed butt helps you perform many other exercises for other muscle groups better. Personally, I tilt my legs forward to avoid strain on the hamstrings as much as possible and so most of the weight is lifted through my butt. Nice gadget!
Ps. Those bloopers are hilarious.
Me to my wife: honey, you need to help me
She: with what?
Me: you'll see….
lol! Thanks so much, LW! This was a nice change from what I normally do.
I use a squat pad when I do hip thrusts and yeah, it's not the most comfortable. This seems like a better option for someone who does a lot of glute bridges and hip thrusts.
Agreed. I’ve found a yoga mat or squat pad is okay for anything at 4 45s and below. For 6 45s and up this seems much better. It’s also nice to only have material on one side of the bar.
Good review. Best hip machine I've used was the Hammer Strength Hip and Glut (P-L). Not too common. Where I had access to one, they got rid of it. No one ever used it, except me. Back then, except for HIT people, not many were doing glut exercises, unless on a pulley or in an aerobics class. H.S. leg curls with H.S. H+G is great hamstring pre-X.
Thank you, BD! I would love to have a dedicated Hip Thrust Machine like the HS or even the plate loaded Nautilus, I’m just not sure I can give up the floor space.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Versatility per square foot is pretty low on those. The H-S machine I was referring to has the pads beneath the knees and you are lying on your back. Similar to the original Nautilus Hip and Back, but extend both sides at once.
@@briand5047 interesting! Yeah, I agree, not too much versatility for the space required and the IM 2000 bar is a great place to perform the exercise because the bar can lock into place unlike most smith machines.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews That H.S. strength machine I referred to - on his recent video of a glute and ham workout, Nick Walker tries it and says "f this thing, but it looks cool". He was nowhere close to lined up properly. I wasn't sure if he just didn't know how to use it or if his legs are too damn big to fit into it.
@@briand5047 I just saw the video you are talking about. I like the orange machine he uses later in the workout that abducts and hits the glutes too.
Could you do a review on the fettle fitness pendelum squat? I wanna purchase it but I’ve seen 0 reviews
Stay tuned! 😀
Have you ever tried an Airex pad? My go to for years for hip thrusts, and works better for other stuff like a knee pad and similarly needed padding on the floor.
I have not tried…I don’t think I’ve ever heard of it. I appreciate the heads up!
Seems like high quality 👌👌👌
It’s pretty tough! Appreciate you, DIT!
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Thanks so much, JK!
Would you prefer the HTP or a balance pad for general floor work?
I haven’t had a chance to use a balance pad for anything. I will say, I use the HTP for quite a few things, most notably, my seated calf raise hack on the Levergym.
Solid! My pad is amazon garbage 😂 plus I need to do more hip thrusts so this is really nice!
Thanks so much, LMZ!
What do u think about the hip thrust? Thinking about getting it to use with my rhino but it loos like a pain to use. Lol
A dedicated hip thrust machine would be a much better option. I recently reviewed the Signature Fitness Hip Thrust and I like that machine.
@HomeGymHacksandReviews to be honest I was not even thinking about using it for hip thrust at all. I wanted to use it for box squats and maybe other exercises with rhino
I'm not a jerk and I want to say this as nice as I can and it is just my opinion and I have been wrong before. I'm just an old school lifter that has years of experience and I have seen almost every invention that people have come up with in the fitness industry and these abmat products seem to me to be fly by night items like the thigh master or the ab belt that vibrates and is supposed to melt fat away. These products seem to be for the women who will buy every new item that comes out and claims it is the greatest thing ever invented. Again not being a jerk just giving an honest opinion. I love your channel and watch all your videos and I feel u want us subs to be honest with u so I was. Also, I dont understand how the cut outs in the pads would help with making the bar feel better
Hey! I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching this video and my other ones. By no means is this an essential product and I was reluctant to do this review because I typically stick to machines and bigger ticket items.
I will say, the HTP makes this exercise much more comfortable and if it helps to increase the weight I can lift by even making the exercise slightly more comfortable then I think it’s worth it.
I am not an affiliate for AbMat so I’m not trying to sell anyone anything. As I said in this video, I could make my own or get by fine with a yoga mat, but this is better.
Also, being this is a review channel, I hope this review is helpful to anyone who is considering purchasing this product.
The holes in the middle pads help to trap the bar in place. Again, thanks so much and I greatly appreciate your support.
@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Nothing against U, U are a reviewer and are supposed to review all equipment. U did as always a Great job. As I said maybe I'm wrong but it kind of seems like some guys got together and said let's sew some pads inside a vinyl covering and market it as a must have product, people will buy it. If it helps then that's good but it sure ain't rocket science, what they came up with is equivalent to a baseball cap with beer huggers attached to the sides. U did your job, all I'm saying is I'm not in favor of this particular piece. I'm just not an abmat fan
but I am a fan of U
@@bobbyhunt3009 I really appreciate that and I totally get where you are coming from.
@@bobbyhunt3009 Your comment makes absolutely no sense.. this product doesn’t promise to do anything like “melt fat away”, it’s not advertising to be the next big thing, next great thing, or some necessary revolutionary product that makes empty promises.. all it’s advertised as is a pad for hip thrusts.. one of many companies who make them. Nowhere is any of that other stuff even insinuated by abmat or any of the people I’ve seen review this product. So random 😂
@@airgordo4
read my comment again and again if u have to then if u cant understand it then I'm sorry about your low level education.
I use my squat sponge and I’ve never had a problem with any hip discomfort. Interesting take on this though!!
Appreciate it.
Yea…….I dare you to rub it on a power bar!!!! 😂😂 great review HGHR!
Thanks, BGB! lol! You don’t think it would come away unscathed? 😂