THE LAUNCH PAD

PATENTED. PROVEN.

GAME-CHANGING.

A Breakthrough 100 Years in the Making.

The Launch Pad® redefines the bench press with a patented contour that improves biomechanics, protects your joints, and supercharges every rep. It's not just smarter, it's stronger.
Build more strength. Stay injury-free. Smash through plateaus.
Train with The Launch Pad™, and discover what your body's truly capable of.

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FEATURED CLIENTS

TRUSTED BY EXPERTS,

PROVEN BY SCIENCE.

The Launch Pad® isn’t just another bench accessory, it’s a biomechanical breakthrough.
Engineered for peak performance and joint protection, it’s the go-to choice of elite doctors, researchers, coaches, and athletes to build more strength and eliminate unnecessary strain.

From clinical trials to competition day, The Launch Pad® performs where it matters most, under the bar.

DEEPER PAIN-FREE RANGE OF MOTION

SUPERIOR MUSCLE ACTIVATION AND STRENGTH GAINS

ENHANCED SHOULDER AND JOINT SUPPORT

TRUSTED BY ELITE TACTICAL UNITS, D1 AND PRO SPORTS PROGRAMS

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FLAT BENCHES BREAK    YOU DOWN. 
THE LAUNCH PAD BUILDS YOU UP.

FLAT BENCHES BREAK YOU DOWN. 
THE LAUNCH PAD BUILDS YOU UP.

Stop letting flat benches wreck your shoulders. The Launch Pad’s patented design protects your joints, builds strength, and delivers results—proven by science, verified in training.

SUPPORTS THE SPINE, SHOULDERS AND JOINTS

Ergonomic contouring supports the spine, relieves shoulder strain, and reduces joint stress—helping prevent the nagging pain and injuries common with flat benches.

UNLOCKS MAXIMUM MUSCLE ACTIVATION

Increased range of motion recruits more muscle fibers for stronger contractions and better results.

BUILDS STRENGTH, POWER AND ENDURANCE FASTER

Optimized biomechanics improve force output and muscle engagement, accelerating gains in performance.

TEACHES PROPER FORM AND POSITION

The Launch Pad® guides you into the ideal position every rep, reinforcing perfect technique, eliminating bad habits, and grooving proper motor patterns for a wide variety of movements.
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VALIDATED BY PEER‑REVIEWED UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

VERIFIED FACT: The Launch Pad unlocks performance gains standard benches can’t match.

VALIDATED BY PEER‑REVIEWED UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

VERIFIED FACT: The Launch Pad unlocks performance gains standard benches can’t match.

Researchers at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, and Boston University, conducted two peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials showing that training with The Launch Pad® significantly enhanced upper-body strength and 1-RM bench press performance across both standard and eccentrically overloaded bench press regimens.

Researchers at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, and Boston University, conducted two peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials showing that training with The Launch Pad® significantly enhanced upper-body strength and 1-RM bench press performance across both standard and eccentrically overloaded bench press regimens.

KEY FINDINGS

The Launch Pad Isn’t Just Different. It’s Superior.

Across both 4-week and 8-week peer-reviewed training studies, athletes training on The Launch Pad® significantly outperformed those on the Flat Bench across every key performance metric—Max Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Explosive Power—while simultaneously improving Joint Safety and Movement Efficiency.

2× 1-RM Strength 

Maximal Strength (1-RM Bench Press):
In an 8-week NCAA football study, athletes training on The Launch Pad® achieved 2× greater strength gains than those on the flat bench — improving their 1-RM bench press by +42.7 lb vs. +20.1 lb, a 100% greater increase in maximal strength.

 

Eccentric Overload Advantage:
In a separate 4-week eccentrically overloaded bench press trial, Launch Pad® athletes increased their 1-RM strength by an average of +40.6 lb, compared to +24.5 lb on the flat bench, a 66% greater strength gain.

+75% Endurance (NFL-225 Test)

Muscular Endurance (NFL 225-lb Rep Test):
Launch Pad® athletes performed 75% more additional reps at 225 lb, increasing from 14 to 21 reps (+7) compared to 14 to 18 reps (+4) in the flat bench group.

+35% Power (SMBT)

Explosive Power (Seated Medicine Ball Throw):
Launch Pad® athletes unleashed 35% more explosive power, increasing their SMBT distance from 11.15 ft to 20.01 ft, versus 11.48 ft to 18.04 ft for the flat bench group.

Exceptionally Large Effect Sizes

These findings were reinforced by exceptionally large Hedges’ Effect Sizes (Hedges’ g):
• 1-RM Strength = 3.99
• NFL-225 lb Rep Test = 3.67
• Seated Medicine Ball Throw = 4.10

→Underscoring the magnitude of The Launch Pad®'s performance advantage.

The Launch Pad Isn’t Just Different. It’s Superior.

Across both 4-week and 8-week peer-reviewed training studies, athletes training on The Launch Pad® significantly outperformed those on the Flat Bench across every key performance metric—Max Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Explosive Power—while simultaneously improving Joint Safety and Movement Efficiency.

2× 1-RM Strength 

Maximal Strength (1-RM Bench Press):
In an 8-week NCAA football study, athletes training on The Launch Pad® achieved 2× greater strength gains than those on the flat bench — improving their 1-RM bench press by +42.7 lb vs. +20.1 lb, a 100% greater increase in maximal strength.

 

Eccentric Overload Advantage:
In a separate 4-week eccentrically overloaded bench press trial, Launch Pad® athletes increased their 1-RM strength by an average of +40.6 lb, compared to +24.5 lb on the flat bench, a 66% greater strength gain.

+75% Endurance (NFL-225 Test)

Muscular Endurance (NFL 225-lb Rep Test):
Launch Pad® athletes performed 75% more additional reps at 225 lb, increasing from 14 to 21 reps (+7) compared to 14 to 18 reps (+4) in the flat bench group.

+35% Power (SMBT)

Explosive Power (Seated Medicine Ball Throw):
Launch Pad® athletes unleashed 35% more explosive power, increasing their SMBT distance from 11.15 ft to 20.01 ft, versus 11.48 ft to 18.04 ft for the flat bench group.

Exceptionally Large Effect Sizes

These findings were reinforced by exceptionally large Hedges’ Effect Sizes (Hedges’ g):
• 1-RM Strength = 3.99
• NFL-225 lb Rep Test = 3.67
• Seated Medicine Ball Throw = 4.10

→Underscoring the magnitude of The Launch Pad®'s performance advantage.

READ THE STUDIES

Don’t just take our word for it, read the full peer‑reviewed studies:

"Effects of an eight week training regimen with a novel bench press pad compared to a traditional bench on upper body strength and performance in collegiate football players" 

— Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, October 2025 

(DOI: 10.55860/RNUB8627)

“Eccentrically overloaded bench press training: Augmenting strength gains via a novel bench press pad”
— Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance,  June 2025
(DOI: 10.55860/JCDL3612)

 

Don’t just take our word for it, read the full peer‑reviewed studies:

"Effects of an eight week training regimen with a novel bench press pad compared to a traditional bench on upper body strength and performance in collegiate football players" 

— Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, October 2025 

(DOI: 10.55860/RNUB8627)

“Eccentrically overloaded bench press training: Augmenting strength gains via a novel bench press pad”
— Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance,  June 2025
(DOI: 10.55860/JCDL3612)

 

Don’t just take our word for it, read the full peer‑reviewed studies:

"Effects of an eight week training regimen with a novel bench press pad compared to a traditional bench on upper body strength and performance in collegiate football players" 

— Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance, October 2025 

(DOI: 10.55860/RNUB8627)

“Eccentrically overloaded bench press training: Augmenting strength gains via a novel bench press pad”
— Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance,  June 2025
(DOI: 10.55860/JCDL3612)

 

8-WEEK NCAA 🏈 STUDY

4-WEEK STUDY
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TRAIN SMARTER, LIFT HEAVIER,

STAY IN THE GAME LONGER.

The Launch Pad® is tested to withstand 2,200 pounds and features a portable design that fits any standard or adjustable bench. See the difference:

THE LAUNCH PAD™

STANDARD WEIGHT BENCH

Clinically proven to improve strength and shoulder health.

Beginner friendly, easy to master.

Suitable for 100+ exercise variations.

Promotes balanced muscle activation.

Designed for optimal body positioning.
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OUR RISK-FREE GUARANTEE

Try The Launch Pad® risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t feel a clear difference in your pressing power and shoulder health, return it for a full refund, no questions asked.

Order now and get these exclusive offers:

A FREE TACTICAL CARRYING BAG

ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

A COMPREHENSIVE SETUP GUIDE

PRIORITY CUSTOMER SUPPORT

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IMMEDIATE RESULTS YOU CAN FEEL

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YOUR BEST LIFTS ARE AHEAD OF YOU

Founder & Creator, Andrew Harvot’s, Story

The bench press is more than just an exercise—it’s a key part of your strength journey, and mine too.

The idea for The Launch Pad® came from my own personal experience, where poor bench press alignment just led to frustration and stalled progress. I knew there had to be a better solution—one that ensures perfect positioning based on body biomechanics, allowing your body to focus on building strength and power, while reducing fatigue and keeping every workout safer and more effective.

From layered gym flooring, molded and carved to precise angles, to the precision-engineered and patented version of The Launch Pad you see now, I’ve focused on one thing: creating a tool that engages the right muscles, boosts strength, protects your joints, and unlocks your full potential.

I created the Launch Pad because I believe every lifter deserves to train at their peak without compromising their health. Ready to discover what your pressing power can really be?
 

ANDREW HARVOT 

Founder & Creator of The Launch Pad®
The Launch Pad™ and durable black tactical backpack for strength training, secure transport, and easy storage.

The Launch Pad

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The Launch Pad® is the industry’s first patented specialty pad designed to transform any weight bench into a high-performance tool.