The Weight Bench, Redefined

Designed to optimize exercise mechanics & performance.

Clinically Proven: Stronger, Safer, Better Lifts

Peer-Reviewed UCLA & Baylor Study Finds The Launch Pad® Delivers Superior Strength, Safety, & Biomechanics Than Flat Benches.

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Meet The Launch Pad

Published in the Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, a peer-reviewed, randomized controlled trial led by researchers from UCLA and Baylor College of Medicine found that The Launch Pad® outperforms flat benches in every key metric—making it a breakthrough tool for athletes, coaches, and rehabilitation professionals alike.

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Angled view of The Launch Pad™ on powerlifting bench, showcasing its durable build and firm support for elite strength training, while highlighting its compatibility with professional gym equipment.

The #1 Tool for Injury-Free Strength Training

The Launch Pad® is designed to be your complete solution for building muscle, increasing strength, and improving performance. It is versatile, easy to use, and built for results.

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Athlete bench pressing on a competition bench using The Launch Pad™ for optimal support, increased range of motion, and improved bench press form.

Josh Storms, FSU Strength Coach, utilizes The Launch Pad™ on an adjustable bench, boosting stability, ROM, and muscle activation for peak performance.

Stronger, Safer, & More Effective

Built for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts, The Launch Pad® provides a stable, ergonomic base that promotes proper form and reduces joint stress for a safer, more effective workout every time.

Built for Strength, Engineered for Performance

The Launch Pad® doesn't replace your equipment, it enhances it. This patented, durable tool addresses common challenges, helping you build strength and master technique.

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Florida State University’s elite strength facility features Advanced Muscle Mechanics Launch Pads on weight benches for optimal athlete training.

Josh Storms, Florida State Seminoles Director of Football Strength & Conditioning, explains how The Launch Pad™ improves bench press performance, comfort, safety, and shoulder positioning for athletes.

Chris Campbell, Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Texas El Paso, shares how The Launch Pad™ helps college athletes press with proper mechanics, reduce shoulder injuries, and improve performance.

Dr. Zach Colls, PT, DPT, CSCS, USA-W, co-owner of Movement Lab Sports Medicine, explains how The Launch Pad™ optimizes shoulder and body positioning, enhances range of motion, boosts muscle recruitment, and supports rehab.

Dr. Lavell Williams, CSCS, SCCC, MSCC, FMS, Tactical Air Control Party Program Director for the U.S. Air Force, reports how The Launch Pad™ reduced shoulder pain, improved pressing position, and boosted performance for TACP Operators.

Dr. Joel Seedman, PhD, CSCS, ACSM, USAW, FMS, owner of Advanced Human Performance, shares how The Launch Pad™ boosts bench press strength, improves shoulder health and posture, and reinforces proper chest press technique.

Jeff Lovecchio, former pro hockey player and strength coach for TPH St. Louis Player Development, explains how The Launch Pad™ delivers measurable performance gains, improves movement quality, and boosts athlete results.

The Launch Pad™ and durable black tactical backpack for strength training, secure transport, and easy storage.

The Launch Pad - Advanced Muscle Mechanics

The Launch Pad™ is ideal for home gym owners, athletes, strength enthusiasts, and professionals in schools, colleges, sports programs, and military units.

Side-by-side comparison of The Launch Pad™ and a standard bench, highlighting unique benefits for joint health, versatility, and muscle activation.

With every Launch Pad purchase, you’ll receive The Launch Pad™ itself, a tactical backpack, two 5' cam straps, and a lumbar adjustment pin for versatile training support.

Height-adjustable lumbar support and chamfered sides on The Launch Pad™ improve stability, chest leverage, and joint-friendly shoulder movement.

Try The Launch Pad risk-free for 30 days with a full refund if not satisfied, backed by a money-back guarantee—no questions asked.

A close-up rear view of the Advanced Muscle Mechanics Close-up rear view of The Launch Pad™ installed on a Kabuki bench, highlighting its secure fit and stability for enhanced strength training.

Close-up of The Launch Pad™ strapped inside a tactical backpack, emphasizing secure storage and portability for strength training equipment.

Athlete bench pressing with full extension on The Launch Pad, optimizing alignment and muscle activation for enhanced strength training performance.

Former NFL running back Javon Ringer using The Launch Pad™ for incline dumbbell press, maximizing range of motion and muscle engagement.

Powerlifter holds a 315 lb paused bench press on The Launch Pad™, demonstrating competition-level control and muscle engagement. Learn how this ergonomic bench pad improves strength, mechanics, and joint safety.

Elite lifter performs a 315 lb bench press lockout on The Launch Pad™, optimizing shoulder position, stability, and bar control. See how this patented bench pad enhances pressing power and reduces injury risk.

Overhead view of St. Frances Knights custom-branded Launch Pad™ on weight bench, showing contoured ergonomic design for optimal pressing mechanics.

Side view of St. Frances Knights custom Launch Pad™ securely attached to an adjustable bench, designed for improved stability and joint protection.

Front-to-back view of St. Frances Knights custom Launch Pad™ attached to a flat bench in a weight room, designed for optimal bench press positioning.

Close-up angled view of St. Frances Knights custom Launch Pad™ on a red bench, highlighting contoured ergonomic pad design and secure straps.

Close side view of three benches equipped with Florida State University custom Launch Pads™ in a red collegiate power rack setup.

Side view of three Florida State University custom Launch Pads™ mounted on weight benches in a collegiate strength training facility.

Side angle of three benches equipped with Florida State University custom Launch Pads™ in a collegiate training facility.

Frontal side view of six Florida State University custom Launch Pads™ installed on benches in a collegiate strength training room.

Center frontal view of six benches with Florida State University custom Launch Pads™ in a collegiate strength and conditioning facility.

Two adjustable benches at The Spot Athletics equipped with custom Launch Pads™ positioned in front of the facility’s 'Best of the Best' recognition wall.

Four adjustable benches equipped with The Spot Athletics custom Launch Pads™ in front of the 'Work Hard' wall in a strength training facility.

Close-up side angle of four benches outfitted with The Spot Athletics custom Launch Pads™ in a professional training facility.

Four benches at The Spot Athletics featuring custom Launch Pads™ in front of the 'Training Philosophy' wall in a strength and conditioning facility.

Adjustable bench equipped with The Spot Athletics custom Launch Pad™ in front of facility banners reading 'Champions Are Not Born' and 'Stay Humble Hustle Hard'

Two benches in black power racks outfitted with USAF TACP custom Launch Pads™ in a tactical strength and conditioning gym.

Frontal view of USAF TACP custom Launch Pad™ in black power rack with Olympic barbell loaded on safety pins.

Overhead view of USAF TACP custom Launch Pad™ mounted on a bench in a black power rack, used for tactical strength training.

Athlete pausing with a loaded barbell at the bottom of the eccentric phase on The Launch Pad™ at The Castle MetroFlex Gym-Ft Worth, emphasizing stability, shoulder protection, and improved range of motion.

Athlete performing a bench press with a loaded barbell on The Launch Pad™ demonstrating full lockout position to maximize pressing performance, comfort, and joint alignment.

Female athlete performing a bench press with a loaded barbell on The Launch Pad™ at The Castle MetroFlex Gym-Ft Worth, pausing at the bottom of the eccentric phase to enhance control, positioning, and muscle activation.

The Launch Pad

The Launch Pad® is the only bench press upgrade backed by science—clinically proven by UCLA to significantly increase strength and reduce joint stress.

$357.99

The Launch Pad

The Launch Pad™ is the only bench press upgrade backed by science—clinically proven by UCLA to significantly increase strength and reduce joint stress.

$357.99

Trusted by top brands and industry experts

The Launch Pad® is trusted by industry-leading brands and experts. It is used in schools, gyms, performance centers, military facilities, and home gyms worldwide.