The Backbone is your non slip bench press mat! It was developed to provide competition-grade bench grip and offer enough cushion to feel your back stay tight throughout your working sets. It's an effective, less expensive, and convenient solution for those who use bands, chalk, or bar grip shirts while benching.

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Are you ready to try everyone's favorite bench press grip pad?

Place The Backbone on any bench, feel your back/shoulders grip, stay tight and enjoy the benefit of leg drive, and roll it up using the velcro squares when you're all done.

• Unaffected by sweat/chalk and can withstand anything you throw at it
• Store it in your gym bag without compromising space
• Thick enough to feel your back contract and stay tight
• Allows for optimal leg drive
• Use the grommet to hang up and let dry after cleaning
• Tired of washing your shirt after every bench session? Use The Backbone as many times in a row as you need!
• The best part: Roll it up after training with our Velcro

Our Backbones boast a textured latex-free surface for maximum stability/grip and is a full quarter inch thick, making it strong and comfortable.

Don't take our word for it. Check out Eric Bugenhagen explain why he loves using The Backbone:

Still have questions? Head over to our FAQ section!

We've got your back! You're more than welcome to return The Backbone for a refund if it doesn't help you grip a bench press. See our return policy for more info.