AbMat
Zercher Pad
The AbMat Zercher Pad delivers on its one job: a keyhole-cut foam pad that snaps onto a racked ba...
$65.00
Buy NowA compact, single-side deadlift jack sold as a generic accessory through Amazon (no distinct manufacturer brand identified). It works like other jacks in this category: hook it onto a loaded barbell resting on the floor, pull the handle down, and the far end lifts just enough to slide plates on or off without a second lifter. At 17 x 12.5 x 4.75 inches it handles plates with a radius up to 11 inches (standard Olympic bumpers and steel plates). Owners who’ve used it for years describe it as sturdy and good value next to pricier single-side jacks like Rogue’s Mini Deadlift Bar Jack, with a padded cradle that keeps the bar’s knurling from getting chewed up. The main tradeoff is footprint during use: the lifting arc needs roughly 18 inches of clear floor space front-to-back, more than some competing designs require.
| Type | Single-side deadlift jack |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sold as a generic/unbranded Amazon listing |
| Handle | Non-slip grip handle |
| Material | Metal frame with a padded (MDF-lined) bar cradle |
| Dimensions | 17" x 12.5" x 4.75" |
| Max plate radius | 11" (fits standard Olympic bumper and steel plates) |
This is the catch-all for the conditioning tools and accessories that don’t fit a single equipment class — weighted vests and plate carriers, medicine and slam balls, plyo boxes, ab mats, and the odds and ends that round out a garage gym. Items land here because their job (loaded carries, jumps, core work) cuts across the categories rather than sitting neatly inside one.
Anyone filling in the gaps around the big pieces. If you already have a rack, bar, and plates, this is where you find the vest for rucking and weighted push-ups, the ball for slams and wall throws, or the box for step-ups and box jumps. Match the tool to the training you actually do — a plate carrier for conditioning and rucking, plyo boxes for explosive work — rather than buying the whole shelf.
| Deadlift Jack Barbell Stand Single | Jerk Blocks - Custom/DIY | Echo Weight Vest | Covered Barbell Squat Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GymRadar rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Price | $145.00 | |||
| Type | Single-side deadlift jack | DIY / homemade, not a manufactured product | ||
| Brand | Sold as a generic/unbranded Amazon listing | |||
| Handle | Non-slip grip handle | |||
| Material | Metal frame with a padded (MDF-lined) bar cradle | 500D Cordura exterior, 1000D Cordura interior with stretch woven lining | High-density foam | |
| Dimensions | 17" x 12.5" x 4.75" | |||
| Max plate radius | 11" (fits standard Olympic bumper and steel plates) |
| Expert | 4.8/5 | 5 reviews |
A no-frills, single-side deadlift jack that does exactly one job well: lifting a loaded bar off the floor for quick plate changes. Owners consistently rate its value as excellent — several call it the best budget option they’ve tried, on par with pricier picks like the Mini Deadlift Bar Jack. Build quality holds up over years of use, with a padded cradle that protects the bar’s knurling. The one recurring gripe is functionality: the swing radius eats about 18 inches of floor space front-to-back, more than some rivals need.
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