I have recently taken weight training to a new level working out with a friend. I’d been struggling with the inferior pads at the two gyms I work out in and have bruised the top of my spine on occasions squatting with the barbell. I ordered a pad off amazon previously but it was utterly useless - falling off and not even meeting round the bar. I was refunded. I’ve only used the Beast pad a few times and it is excellent quality fitting snuggly round an Olympic barbell and fastening with the Velcro. This enables me to train harder without fear of bruising or hurting my back. It is lightweight and easy to pop on top of my gym bag. Shame that gyms that charge an arm and a leg for membership don’t invest in a few of these! Very happy 😃