The 5R Barbell Shields by Spud Inc were developed in conjunction with another Jance Footit Concept. They are a very affordable and durable version designed to work with pretty much any rack out there on the market today. They were made to protect your barbell knurling when replacing them in the rack and not having to switch out bars each time. But let me let Jance give his testimony as a Coach with his own facility and who trains all types of athletes.
Jance Footit of 5 Rings Barbell says:
“The 5R barbell shields with keeping your expensive barbells in great shape while still letting you use them for everything in your workout, not just outside of the rack. I was watching my athletes switch their barbells out multiple times in a workout and thought there has to be a better way. I felt guilty as the owner and the coach asking them to always unload their bars after lifts to use the less expensive bars when doing rack work, but I also wanted to ensure the longevity of those bars that cost upwards of $1000 o