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# **pivot pad**

**Skip it**

A small market ($19K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 5Growth 26Conversion 48Competition 14Returns 56Price range 82Avg price 93Brand share 14Review moat 27Quality gap 58

**Avg price**

**Great****$50.24**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Great****$24.03–$114.57**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.4★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Returns**

**Good****2.8%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.9%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Review moat**

**Okay****3,833.11**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Okay****+1.1%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Competition**

**Bad****83%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Brand share**

**Bad****94%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

**Market size**

**Bad****$19K**

$19K/yr · 10K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 83% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**6 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**11**

**Top-5 brand share**

**94%**

**Open market**

**0%**

- Plan4U44% - ProsourceFit20% - SEWD13% - ABMAT11% - Lights Mountain6% - Powerber6% - Open — no brand owns it (0%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$2K20%$4K30%$6K40%$7K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 9 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Bench Press Back Pad Versatile Space-Saving Workout Tilt-pad for Hip Thrust Split Squat Elevated Push-ups Glute Bridge Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mb5avN0XL.jpg)**Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Bench Press Back Pad Versatile Space-Saving Workout Tilt-pad for Hip Thrust Split Squat Elevated Push-ups Glute Bridge Small**Plan4U**$55.54**4.3★110 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZWVN8L8) [2![ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training Yoga Physical Therapy 15.5x12.75 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311Be3ZdA5L.jpg)**ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training Yoga Physical Therapy 15.5x12.75 Black**ProsourceFit**$24.30**4.8★16,937 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0766565HG) [3![Turns Any Squat Rack into Hip Thrust Machine by SEWD Hip Thrust Bench Back Pad Fits Olympic Barbell Bar Multifunctional Workout Pad for Hip Thrust Bench Press Plank Glute Bridge and Push Ups.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wI6hCPo1L.jpg)**Turns Any Squat Rack into Hip Thrust Machine by SEWD Hip Thrust Bench Back Pad Fits Olympic Barbell Bar Multifunctional Workout Pad for Hip Thrust Bench Press Plank Glute Bridge and Push Ups.**SEWD**$40.01**4.0★101 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDZDBT3) [4![ABMAT Pivot pad](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ko+JVogzL.jpg)**ABMAT Pivot pad**ABMAT**$114.57**4.6★22 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWH3L9Y9) [5![Lights Mountain Square Hip Thrust Pad for Smith Machine Extra Thick Firm Barbell Pad for Glute Bridges Non-Slip Hook & Loop Heavy Duty Support for Squats & Hip Thrusts Home Gym Equipment (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oaI+VGnSL.jpg)**Lights Mountain Square Hip Thrust Pad for Smith Machine Extra Thick Firm Barbell Pad for Glute Bridges Non-Slip Hook & Loop Heavy Duty Support for Squats & Hip Thrusts Home Gym Equipment (Black)**Lights Mountain**$28.65**4.2★94 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYLLQM5F)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Powerber Hip Thrust Bench Pad - Booty Sprout Hip Thrust Machine Pad Barbell Pad for Hip Thrust Box Glute Workout Equipment Machine Cushion Home Gym Sturdy Bar Pad for Hip Thrusts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KeuXBaRKL.jpg)**Powerber Hip Thrust Bench Pad - Booty Sprout Hip Thrust Machine Pad Barbell Pad for Hip Thrust Box Glute Workout Equipment Machine Cushion Home Gym Sturdy Bar Pad for Hip Thrusts**Powerber**$43.69**28 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1K5WSHK) [![Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Bench Press Back Pad Versatile Space-Saving Workout Tilt-pad for Hip Thrust Split Squat Elevated Push-ups Glute Bridge Small](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mb5avN0XL.jpg)**Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Bench Press Back Pad Versatile Space-Saving Workout Tilt-pad for Hip Thrust Split Squat Elevated Push-ups Glute Bridge Small**Plan4U**$55.54**110 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZWVN8L8) [![Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Tilt-pad L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mb5avN0XL.jpg)**Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Tilt-pad L**Plan4U**$62.31**110 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZWX6BL1) [![Lights Mountain Square Hip Thrust Pad for Smith Machine Extra Thick Firm Barbell Pad for Glute Bridges Non-Slip Hook & Loop Heavy Duty Support for Squats & Hip Thrusts Home Gym Equipment (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oaI+VGnSL.jpg)**Lights Mountain Square Hip Thrust Pad for Smith Machine Extra Thick Firm Barbell Pad for Glute Bridges Non-Slip Hook & Loop Heavy Duty Support for Squats & Hip Thrusts Home Gym Equipment (Black)**Lights Mountain**$28.65**94 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYLLQM5F) [![Turns Any Squat Rack into Hip Thrust Machine by SEWD Hip Thrust Bench Back Pad Fits Olympic Barbell Bar Multifunctional Workout Pad for Hip Thrust Bench Press Plank Glute Bridge and Push Ups.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wI6hCPo1L.jpg)**Turns Any Squat Rack into Hip Thrust Machine by SEWD Hip Thrust Bench Back Pad Fits Olympic Barbell Bar Multifunctional Workout Pad for Hip Thrust Bench Press Plank Glute Bridge and Push Ups.**SEWD**$40.01**101 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDZDBT3)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training Yoga Physical Therapy 15.5x12.75 Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311Be3ZdA5L.jpg)**ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training Yoga Physical Therapy 15.5x12.75 Black**ProsourceFit**$24.30**4.8★**▲ 100%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0766565HG) [![Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Tilt-pad L](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Mb5avN0XL.jpg)**Plan4U Hip Thrust Back Pad for Squat Rack & Olympic Barbell Bar Tilt-pad L**Plan4U**$62.31**4.3★**▲ 79%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZWX6BL1) [![ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training Yoga Physical Therapy 15.5x12.75 Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314DZcB0hhL.jpg)**ProsourceFit Exercise Balance Pad Non-Slip Cushioned Foam Mat & Knee Pad for Fitness and Stability Training Yoga Physical Therapy 15.5x12.75 Purple**ProsourceFit**$24.03**4.8★**▲ 64%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07665GJF5) [![Lights Mountain Square Hip Thrust Pad for Smith Machine Extra Thick Firm Barbell Pad for Glute Bridges Non-Slip Hook & Loop Heavy Duty Support for Squats & Hip Thrusts Home Gym Equipment (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oaI+VGnSL.jpg)**Lights Mountain Square Hip Thrust Pad for Smith Machine Extra Thick Firm Barbell Pad for Glute Bridges Non-Slip Hook & Loop Heavy Duty Support for Squats & Hip Thrusts Home Gym Equipment (Black)**Lights Mountain**$28.65**4.2★**▲ 17%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYLLQM5F) [![Turns Any Squat Rack into Hip Thrust Machine by SEWD Hip Thrust Bench Back Pad Fits Olympic Barbell Bar Multifunctional Workout Pad for Hip Thrust Bench Press Plank Glute Bridge and Push Ups.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wI6hCPo1L.jpg)**Turns Any Squat Rack into Hip Thrust Machine by SEWD Hip Thrust Bench Back Pad Fits Olympic Barbell Bar Multifunctional Workout Pad for Hip Thrust Bench Press Plank Glute Bridge and Push Ups.**SEWD**$40.01**4.0★**— 0%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDZDBT3)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +1.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

350250Spike '24Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Jan, Feb, Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“Great quality and easy to use and clean”*

**Cushion**12%

*“CUSHION FOR THE TUSHION”*

**Durability**9%

*“very durable”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**8%

*“Honestly this has helped me hip thrust pain free in my back”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**8%

*“Great exercise/physical therapy mat”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Good value. so far”*

**Comfort-Overall**5%

*“comfortable”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“Works great”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“So simple and so useful”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Fits a standard size bar”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Balance/Stability**12%

*“At first, my balance was a bit wobbly”*

**Durability**9%

*“The damage you see on the cover occurred after just one single use”*

**Grip**8%

*“I dont use it that much slides very easy”*

**Strap/String Quality**7%

*“I cannot do the heavier weights because the pad straps ramming into my rib cage”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“as other people mentioned its to wide so it digs into your stomach”*

**Zipper Quality**5%

*“zipper defective”*

**Cushion**5%

*“Not enough cushion for me”*

**Hard Feel**5%

*“to hard”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“definitely not comfortable”*

**Thickness**2%

*“It is thick and all”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**39%

**Balance/Stability**10%

**Functionality-Overall**6%

**Hard Feel**5%

**Comfort-Overall**5%

**Thickness**4%

**Cushion**3%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

**Value For Money**3%

**Stiffness**2%