Reduce unwanted sliding
Add friction at the point where your upper back meets the bench.
$59.00
Reduce upper-back sliding on smooth gym benches with a portable grip surface designed for pressing movements such as bench presses, dumbbell presses, chest presses and similar exercises. Place it beneath your upper back and shoulders for more friction without chalk, bands or improvised liner. It is flexible, rolls up for gym-bag storage and keeps its shape. One mat included. Regular and express postage are available at checkout.
Place the mat between your upper back and the bench pad to add friction at both contact surfaces and reduce unwanted sliding during pressing movements.
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Smooth or worn bench upholstery can cause your upper back to shift during pressing movements or when you use leg drive. The SPC mat adds a consistent grip surface where your shoulders and upper back contact the pad.
Add friction at the point where your upper back meets the bench.
Keep a familiar contact surface even when bench upholstery changes.
A reusable alternative to chalk, resistance bands and shelf liner.
Its flexible construction lets you roll it up and place it straight in your gym bag without losing its shape.
When you place the mat beneath your upper back and shoulders, the upper side grips your clothing while the underside grips the bench upholstery. This helps limit your back sliding during a press and helps stop the mat moving around on the bench.
The upper surface adds friction where your shoulders and upper back contact the mat.
The underside grips the bench upholstery to help stop the mat moving around during pressing movements.
Reducing slippage can help you keep your upper-back position and minimise energy lost through unwanted movement during a press.
Need help with bench press technique? Read our complete bench press guide.
Different methods can add friction. The practical difference is how much setup, mess and improvisation you are willing to accept.
| Option | Setup | Mess | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPC bench press grip mat | Place it on the bench pad | Low | Reusable and designed for upper-back contact during pressing movements |
| Chalk | Apply to clothing or the contact area | Can leave residue | May need reapplication and may not suit gym rules |
| Resistance band | Wrap it around the bench pad | Low | Reusable but slower and more awkward to position |
| Shelf liner | Cut or fold it to suit | Low | Inexpensive but not designed as a training product |
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Available shipping options and pricing are shown at checkout before payment. Choose the option that suits you when you enter your delivery address.
Returned mats must be unused, undamaged and returned with any included packaging. Approved refunds are processed to the original payment method, excluding shipping fees where applicable.
Use wet wipes or a standard gym cleaning product. It can be rolled up and stored while wet. Make sure the mat and bench contact surfaces are dry before use so moisture does not reduce the grip.
If your mat arrives damaged or there is a product issue, email info@spcperformancelab.com.au with your order number and photos, or call 0420 387 311.
Australian Consumer Law rights apply. Damage caused by misuse, modification or normal wear is not covered as a product fault.
Clear answers about placement, use, storage and shipping.
It is a portable grip surface placed on top of a gym bench beneath your upper back and shoulders. It helps reduce sliding during bench presses, dumbbell presses, chest presses and similar pressing movements.
Lay it flat where your upper back and shoulders contact the bench. Check that it is positioned securely before you begin pressing.
It is designed for smooth or worn gym bench pads. Place it flat beneath your upper back and shoulders so both sides of the mat maintain contact.
The mat is designed as a reusable alternative to applying chalk to the contact area or wrapping a resistance band around the bench.
Yes. Its flexible construction lets you roll it up and place it straight in your gym bag without losing its shape. It can also be rolled up and stored while wet if needed.
Use wet wipes or a standard gym cleaning product. It does not need to dry before you roll it up or store it, but make sure the mat and bench contact surfaces are dry before use so moisture does not reduce the grip.
No. It is not competition-standard equipment. It is a training accessory for slippery gym bench pads that helps reduce slippage and maintain your pressing position.
Your order includes one SPC Non-Slip Bench Press Mat. Regular and express postage options and pricing are shown at checkout before payment.
Add one SPC Non-Slip Bench Press Mat to your cart above. Regular and express postage options are shown at checkout.
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