Split Squat Pad Pro

Name: Split Squat Pad Pro
Brand: AbMat
Rating: 4.78 (3 reviews)

The AbMat Split Squat Pad Pro is a hexagonal, high-density foam roller that converts any squat rack into a single-leg squat station without a dedicated leg-roller attachment. Co-developed by Dr. Kelly Starrett (The Ready State) and AbMat, it slides onto one end of a barbell racked at the desired height; the opposite end is loaded with a minimum 45 lb plate as a counterweight, and the pad’s 360-degree rotation lets the foot pivot smoothly through Bulgarian split squats and other single-leg work. The Pro variant upgrades the Standard pad’s open-cell foam and 6” diameter to an exclusive high-density, antimicrobial foam at 7” diameter, aimed at commercial or shared-gym use and frequent loading. Independent coverage is thin: Rogue’s two customer reviews are positive, and Garage Gym Reviews’ YouTube roundup is favorable on build quality but genuinely mixed on whether the hexagon shape beats a standard circular roller, and flags that the barbell can tip if the counterweight plate isn’t loaded correctly.

Type	Split squat / single-leg squat pad (barbell-sleeve roller)
Shape	Hexagonal, solid one-piece construction
Length	16.25"
Made in	USA
Designer	Co-developed with Dr. Kelly Starrett (The Ready State)
Material	AbMat exclusive high-density, antimicrobial foam
Inner diameter	1.95" -- fits a standard Olympic barbell sleeve
Outer diameter	7" (vs. 6" on the Standard, non-Pro version)
Counterweight requirement	Minimum 45 lb plate required on the opposite end of the barbell

What is a Rack Attachment?

What rack attachments are

Rack attachments bolt or pin onto a power rack or squat stand to expand what it can do — J-cups and safety arms/straps (the essentials), plus dip bars, a landmine, a lat pulldown, weight-plate storage, roller J-cups, and more. They turn a rack into a whole gym.

Compatibility comes first

An attachment must match your rack’s upright size (2x2, 2x3, or 3x3) and hole pattern/hardware (e.g. 5/8-in vs 1-in holes, Westside spacing). Attachments are usually series-specific — a Monster Lite J-cup won’t fit an Echo upright — so confirm the fit before buying.

How it compares

	Split Squat Pad Pro	Monster Multi-use Lat Seat	Long Lever Arm	Roller J-Cup - Force 6
GymRadar rating	4.78/5	4.78/5	4.78/5	4.78/5
Price		$415.00	$139.00
Type	Split squat / single-leg squat pad (barbell-sleeve roller)
Shape	Hexagonal, solid one-piece construction
Length	16.25"
Made in	USA	USA
Designer	Co-developed with Dr. Kelly Starrett (The Ready State)
Material	AbMat exclusive high-density, antimicrobial foam	11-gauge and 1/4" steel
Inner diameter	1.95" -- fits a standard Olympic barbell sleeve
Outer diameter	7" (vs. 6" on the Standard, non-Pro version)
Counterweight requirement	Minimum 45 lb plate required on the opposite end of the barbell

4.8/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.78/5	3 reviews
Youtube	3.5/5	1 reviews

The AbMat Split Squat Pad Pro turns a squat rack you already own into a single-leg squat station: slide the hexagonal, high-density foam roller over one end of a racked barbell, counterweight the other end with a 45 lb plate, and its 360-degree rotation lets you work Bulgarian split squats and other single-leg variations. Its standout dimension is functionality – the manufacturer, a retailer, and an independent YouTube roundup all agree it’s a genuine low-cost substitute for a dedicated leg-roller rack attachment on any rack that takes a standard Olympic barbell. Its weakest dimension is durability – every source in the knowledge base is a first-impression take (a YouTube roundup and two retailer reviews), and nobody has weighed in yet on how the high-density foam holds up after months of loaded use.

+Functionality: turns an existing squat rack into a single-leg squat station for far less than a dedicated leg-roller attachment, using just a barbell and a plate (AbMat; YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
+Build quality: exclusive high-density, antimicrobial foam roller (7" diameter, vs. 6" on the Standard version) built for "heavy, frequent use" and easy wipe-down between users (AbMat; Garage Gym Reviews)
+Versatility: works in any rack that fits a standard Olympic barbell -- no proprietary hardware or extra rack attachment point required (AbMat; YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
+Value: the two customers who left reviews on Rogue's listing both rate it 5/5, citing solved height and stability challenges during split squats (Rogue Fitness customer reviews)

−Functionality: requires a minimum 45 lb counterweight plate loaded correctly on the opposite barbell end every set -- get it wrong and the bar can tip or lift, a risk a bolt-on rack attachment doesn't carry (AbMat; YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
−Durability: no independent long-term wear data exists yet -- every review in the knowledge base reflects first-impression use (knowledge base, all sources)
−Versatility: the independent YouTube reviewer was genuinely unsure the hexagonal shape beats a standard circular roller for foot comfort, calling it a matter of preference rather than a clear upgrade (YouTube: Garage Gym Reviews)
−Value: at Pro-tier pricing, the durability/antimicrobial premium over the cheaper Standard version may not pay off for a home gym where the pad isn't shared across users (Garage Gym Reviews)