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

Name: The Launch Pad
Brand: Advanced Muscle Mechanics
SKU: AMMLAUNCHPAD
Price: 357.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (62 reviews)

$357.99

The Launch Pad® isn’t just another bench pad—it’s a science-backed performance upgrade proven in the lab and trusted in the field. Clinically validated by peer-reviewed university research, it’s the first patented specialty pad engineered to convert any bench into a high-performance training platform that boosts strength, protects joints, and teaches proper form. Built for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts, The Launch Pad® reinforces optimal mechanics, enhances power output, and prevents the shoulder and postural issues common with flat benches. Whether you’re coaching athletes, rehabbing an injury, or chasing pain-free PRs, The Launch Pad® helps you train harder, recover faster, and perform better—every rep, every session.

CLINICALLY PROVEN PERFORMANCE: PEER-REVIEWED UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SHOWS THE LAUNCH PAD® OUTPERFORMS FLAT BENCHES ACROSS EVERY KEY METRIC—DELIVERING GREATER STRENGTH, POWER, AND ENDURANCE GAINS..
PATENTED CONTOURED DESIGN: PROMOTES FULL SCAPULAR MOBILITY, INCREASED RANGE OF MOTION, AND PROPER JOINT ALIGNMENT FOR SAFER, STRONGER PRESSING, PULLING, AND AUXILIARY MOVEMENTS.
REDUCES JOINT STRESS: PROTECTS SHOULDERS, ELBOWS, AND SPINE UNDER HEAVY LOAD WHILE REINFORCING OPTIMAL MECHANICS.
UNIVERSAL FIT: INSTALLS INSTANTLY ON ANY BENCH—NO TOOLS, SETUP, OR MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED.

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DETAILS

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Patented Equipment

US Pat. 12,115,411.

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Equipment Compatibility

Competition, Olympic, Utility & Adjustable Benches, Many Plate-Loaded and Weight Stack Machines.

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Ideal For

Athletes, Coaches, Strength Professionals & Fitness Enthusiasts of All Levels.

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Features

Foldable, Portable Design, Chamfered Side Panels, Height-Adjustable Lumbar Support.

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Color

Black with Red and White Advanced Muscle Mechanics logo.

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Weight

22 lbs.

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Dimensions

30" L x 12.5" W x 3" H.

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Material

High-Density Polyurethane & Anodized Aluminum.

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Items Included

- One (1) Launch Pad.

- One (1) Launch Pad Tactical Carrying Backpack.

- Two (2) 5' Launch Pad Cam Straps.

- One (1) Lumbar Adjustment Pin.

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

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Researchers at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—working in collaboration with Creighton University School of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine—conducted a peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial examining the effects of an eight-week training regimen using The Launch Pad® versus a traditional flat bench on upper-body strength and performance in college football players.

STUDY AT A GLANCE:

Design: Randomized Controlled Trial
Population: 30 College Football Players

GROUPS:

The Launch Pad® Group – trained with The Launch Pad®.
Control Group – trained with standard flat benches.

DURATION:

8 weeks (24 sessions, 3x/week)

TESTS

1-RM Bench Press (Max Strength)
NFL 225-lb Test (Strength Endurance)
Seated Medicine Ball Throw (Upper-Body Power)

KEY FINDINGS:

Across every major performance domain—max strength, muscular endurance, and explosive power—The Launch Pad® delivered substantially greater gains than the flat bench over the 8-week training period.

Max Strength (1-RM Bench Press): The Launch Pad® Group doubled the strength gains of the Control Group, improving by +42.7 lb compared to +20.1 lb.
Muscular Endurance (NFL 225-lb Test): The Launch Pad® Group achieved a 75% greater increase in reps, adding +7 reps versus +4 reps in the Control Group.
Explosive Power (Seated Medicine Ball Throw): The Launch Pad® Group showed a 35% greater improvement, with an increase of +8.86 ft compared to +6.56 ft.

These outcomes are reinforced by the very large effect sizes reported in the study—Hedges’ g = 3.99 for 1-RM, 3.67 for the NFL 225-lb test, and 4.10 for the Seated Medicine Ball Throw—highlighting the exceptional impact of The Launch Pad® on performance.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING IMPLICATIONS:

NFL Combine Ready: Direct transfer to tests that matter for scouting and game-day performance.
Optimized Mechanics: Better scapular positioning & chest loading = safer, heavier, more efficient pressing.
Ergogenic Advantage: Not equal to the flat bench, significantly better.

This study shows The Launch Pad® delivers real performance benefits for football, boosting strength, endurance, and power in ways that matter on the field (blocking, tackling, resisting contact). Even small gains translate into big gameplay advantages. With its simple, time-efficient setup, The Launch Pad® is a practical tool for athletes and coaches at every level.

Published in the Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance. Read the full study →

Eccentrically overloaded bench press training: Augmenting strength gains via a novel bench press pad

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Researchers at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine—working in collaboration with Baylor and Boston University—conducted a peer-reviewed randomized controlled trial examined the efficacy of The Launch Pad® to improve 1-RM bench press strength during a 1-month eccentrically overloaded bench press regimen.This study examined the efficacy of a novel bench press pad (BPP) to improve 1-RM bench press st

STUDY AT A GLANCE:

Design: Randomized Controlled Trial
Population: 42 Resistance Trained Males

GROUPS:

The Launch Pad® Group – trained with The Launch Pad®.
Control Group – trained with standard flat benches.

DURATION:

4 weeks (12 sessions, 3x/week)

TESTS:

1-RM Bench Press (Max Strength)

KEY FINDINGS:

Over just 4 weeks, participants training on The Launch Pad® Group increased their bench press strength by 18.4 kg (40.6 lb), compared to 11.1 kg (24.5 lb) in the Control Group—a 7.3 kg (16.1 lb) advantage, representing a 66% greater improvement without any changes to their training program.
Significant improvements in joint safety, ROM, and scapular mobility.

Published in the Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance. Read the full study →

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- All orders are processed within 1 to 2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).

- After placing your order, you will receive an email confirming it is being processed, followed by another email notifying you when it has shipped.

Returns

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- We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.
- To be eligible for a return, your item must be unworn, with tags, and in its original packaging.

- To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

- To start a return, you can contact us at info@advancedmusclemechanics.com.

5 Reasons The Launch Pad is a must-have

REDUCES SHOULDER & JOINT PAIN

The Launch Pad’s ergonomic design reduces shoulder strain and minimizes the risk of common bench press-related injuries, supporting long-term shoulder health and durability.

ENHANCES MUSCLE ACTIVATION

The contoured surface of The Launch Pad™ increases range of motion, enhancing muscle activation in the chest, shoulders, and triceps for improved performance.

IMPROVES STRENGTH, POWER & ENDURANCE

The Launch Pad™ promotes proper biomechanics and muscle engagement, helping users build greater strength, power, and endurance in the bench press.

TEACHES CORRECT BENCH PRESS FORM

The Launch Pad™ guarantees optimal positioning from the start, making the bench press feel natural and easy to learn, helping users confidently master the movement and develop proper technique without forming bad habits.

VERSATILE FOR A VARIETY OF EXERCISES

The Launch Pad™ goes beyond the bench press, enhancing over 100 exercises across various training modalities. Explore all the different ways to use it in our training resources section.

HOW TO SET IT UP

4 simple steps to improve your bench.

Step 1: POSITION

Line up The Launch Pad with the top of the bench.

If you're shorter, position The Launch Pad so that the top extends slightly beyond the top of the bench when lying down for barbell pressing exercises.

For all other upper body movements, ensure The Launch Pad is aligned with the top of the bench.

Step 2: SECURE

Fasten The Launch Pad securely in place by running the straps through the slots on the upper and lower torso sections and underneath the substructure of the existing bench. 

Tighten the straps by pressing down on the cam's lever to open its jaws, pulling the straps through until there's no slack, and releasing the lever to lock it in place.

Finally, give the loose ends of the straps two firm downward tugs to ensure a tight fit.

Step 3: PROPER BODY POSITIONING

Sit in front of The Launch Pad's lumbar support, not on it.

Align your hips with the edge of the lumbar support, while your butt rests on the standard bench pad.

As you lie back, the lumbar support will fit into the curve of your lower back, guiding you into proper joint alignment and optimal bench press positioning.

Step 4: BENCH PRESS!

Perform the exercise with optimal form, using a full range of motion and proper biomechanics to enhance muscle engagement and reduce shoulder and joint discomfort.

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a closer look at the launch pad’s ergonomic design.

1 - CHAMFERED, FILLETED SIDE PANELS

The Launch Pad's chamfered side panels allow for greater shoulder freedom, enabling safe and efficient upper body movements. This reduces joint stress, helps prevent injuries, and increases range of motion, leading to better muscle engagement and a greater training stimulus.

2 - HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT

The Launch Pad is equipped with height-adjustable lumbar support to accommodate different body sizes, maintain the spine's natural curve, and create a proper arch. This helps stabilize the lifter, enhances chest leverage, and improves foot stability, leading to better force transfer during lifts.

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See How The Launch Pad Increased Seth’s 1RM By 71 lbs.

See How The Launch Pad Increased Seth’s 1RM By 71 lbs.

It's Unlike Anything Else In the industry

The Launch Pad® reengineers the interaction between the user and the weight bench, transforming the way your body moves and positions itself during the exercise. By facilitating superior biomechanical alignment, it improves muscle engagement, optimizes joint angles, and enhances force generation—setting you up for safer, more effective workouts every time.

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.

30-day money-back guarantee included

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Launch Pad, and how does it differ from a regular bench?

The Launch Pad™ is a specialty bench pad designed to enhance proper form, reduce the risk of injury, and improve strength, power, and endurance. Unlike a regular bench, it provides ergonomic support and promotes balanced muscle engagement.

Who can benefit from using The Launch Pad?

The Launch Pad™ is ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, coaches, beginners, and anyone looking to improve their bench press performance. It's also beneficial for those recovering from shoulder injuries or looking to correct postural imbalances.

Can The Launch Pad be used for exercises other than the bench press?

Yes, The Launch Pad™ is versatile and can be used for over 100 different exercises, making it a valuable tool for a wide range of strength training and rehabilitation routines.

How does The Launch Pad help prevent injuries?

By promoting proper biomechanics and muscle engagement, The Launch Pad™ reduces the risk of shoulder impingement, soft tissue stress, and muscular imbalances, all of which contribute to a safer workout experience.

Is The Launch Pad suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! The Launch Pad™ is designed to help beginners learn proper form from the start, minimizing the risk of developing bad habits and making strength training more accessible and effective. Making it a perfect choice for personal coaches.